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it's extremely DIFFICULT. I have been playing this game since it was like 2 years old, and I still haven't been able to beat it! That proves how wimpy modern N64 platform games have become, since I am able to easily defeat its 1996 counterpart.

But the graphics for this game and its sometimes-cartridge-partner, Duck Hunt, seem quite advanced for 1985 and 1984 (respectively). At least compared to games like Excitebike (1984) and The Legend of Zelda (1986). The music is nice (although the dungeon and the castle music gets repetitive) and sound effects are cool. Once you've beaten this game, there's no need to play it anymore, but if you haven't, like me, you'll be wanting to keep playing until you beat it, and frustrated if you fail.

But this game is the same age as me, and I still play it at my friends house if they're hogging the Super Smash Bros. (I haven't beaten it yet.)

I'm sure most people my age remember one or more situations like this: some guy your parents knew was celebrating his birthday and you went with your parents to the party. A lot of the other people also brought their kids and after a while you were all gathered in one room. You didn't really know each other that well, so what were you going to do? Well, the kid who's room it was had a Nintendo (or later Super Nintendo) or one of those pirated machines that played Nintendo games. The answer was: you played Super Mario! Everybody agreed that it was a fun game and everybody knew how to play it. It's simply the game of my generation.

But what made this particular game so important and well liked? First of all, at the time it arrived it was revolutionary – the first side-scrolling platform game ever and it was the game that made both video games and Nintendo popular. The story was good even if it was simple: You are Mario the plumber in the Mushroom Kingdom and you are on a mission to save the princess that have been kidnapped by Bowser. At the time this game was released they usually didn't bother to come up with interesting stories for games, so it's not like today when a lot of games have complicated story lines. It wasn't hard to figure out how to play, jump and land on an enemy's head and you will kill him, but it still wasn't that easy to beat. (Of course it's easier know that I'm soon to be 21 and have played it as many times as I have.) Last but not least, the music suited the game perfectly.

Something that to me is a sign that this is a good game is that it's still fun to play now when I'm almost 21, even though it was a game that was meant for kids (like all games that were released at that time) and the graphics are very out-dated. This is a game that a lot of people still play, it's been re-released both to Gameboy Color and Gameboy Advance. Of course a lot of people download it and play it on emulators – even though Nintendo doesn't like that.

For someone of my generation playing this game today is like re-living only the happy times of your childhood. When I played it as a kid I wasn't someone sitting in front of the TV playing a video game – I was Mario and I was on a very important mission to save the princess!

10/10

I was playing on the Nintendo Switch Online NES thingy, using the warp zones, and also Tutorials.

It was victory.

Super Mario Bros. is still one of the best games ever. The game has a strange concept and the graphics aren't nearly as good as anything today, but it's a classic. It's a challenging game, with famous Mario and his brother Luigi, that will never be forgotten.

This game deserves a ten for it's ground-breaking game play. Nintendo surprised the world by giving the stage to its biggest future stars. This is an unforgettable classic that will hopefully be preserved for future generations of game players.

After receiving my first Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, I instantly became hooked on one game in particular: Super Mario Brothers. It's relatively new style of play (side-scrolling) in combination with an original story and the perfect difficulty arc (anyone can beat the beginning levels, but it takes a true pro to complete the game) made it the game that I played over and over again. Whether it was screaming in frustration due to the Hammer Brothers, hearing in disbelief that the Princess "was in another castle", or the sheer joy of beating that next castle, I played the game over and over again. Of course, being such a young child, I was never quite talented enough to complete the complicated jump moves or decipher the complex mazes (towards the end) well enough to actually beat the game. Yet, I still had a heck of a time trying!

Flash forward (LOST-style) 10-12 years later: Having been introduced to the NES at such a young age, I continued by brand loyalty to Nintendo by playing the Super Nintendo, Nintendo '64, Gamecube, and Wii. I had a lot of good times with those machines, but one day I got the urge to fire up the old NES again, for old times sake. Within moments (well, not exactly moments, as it took some blowing on the connectors and jiggling the game up and down) I was instantly transformed back into that excited six year old kid who couldn't wait to come home from school and play Mario. This time around, with a little practice, I was able to conquer even the final Bowser.

While playing the game at that older age, though, I was amazed at the purity of it. It was original (which can't be said about most SNES games), it was straight-forward (not like Donkey Kong '64, for example), it's difficulty arc progresses in a logical fashion (not like GCN, where in many games you have to be a master gamer to step right in), and the game's internal bugs are cute and looked forward too, not annoying and troublesome as is sometimes the case on the Wii.

Thus, taking all those things into consideration, Super Mario Brothers for the NES is, at least in my opinion, perhaps the closest thing to a "perfect video game" as has ever been created. Not only did it practically save the entire gaming industry, but it also gave hours of entertainment to people across the world. To me, only The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (for the '64) can challenge Mario Bros. in terms of overall game quality.

So, if you are a nostalgic video gamer (like myself) who is a bit frazzled by the current obsessions and skill levels, I would highly recommend dusting of the old NES box and popping in Super Mario Brothers (it often comes on the same cartridge as Duck Hunt). After a few moments of dickering, a few tries to re-master the old skill-sets, you will NOT be disappointed.

This game was my first video game. It was fun, needless to say, and it also improved my eye-hand coordination (tell your parents this, kids. They'll let you play all day!). But, video games have moved on into the realm of 3-d, and the classic side-scroller has been laid to rest. There's something I've noticed, though. In a lot of these "lush, 3-d environment" games, it seems that fun and challenge have been sacrificed to the great god of graphics. I suggest that the game makers of today do some researching of the past.

This is THE classic, the penultimate video game. The quintessence of nostalgia for us 80's romantics, and the introduction to unparalleled gameplay for those unfamiliar, having been brainwashed by modern hype. This immortal masterpiece embodies the word fun, and is the most simple and sublime experience that can be achieved through a television screen and a system. Enjoy. Now.

Mario has really changed a lot over the years, and that wouldn't have happened if this game didn't exist. This game started the legendary, iconic franchise! Mario really improved so much, especially when the new Super Mario Bros. Movie came out this year in 2023 (that's the year when this review was written.) This game will never stop being a legend! The Super Mario Bros. Wouldn't be the Super Mario Bros. Without this game. The Nintendo company wouldn't be as popular without their Super Mario Bros. Franchise. I'm really thrilled for Super Mario Bros. Wonder to come out, I hope that game will show how much the Super Mario Bros. Franchise has improved!

MOST INFLUENTIAL GAME EVER MADE WICH NOT ONLY BECAME REVOLUTIONARY IN TERMS OF MAKING GAMES, IT SAVED THE INDUSTRY!

What can be said about this game that hasn't already been said? It's a classic that not only spawned a genre but catapulted it into the mainstream via living rooms around THE WORLD!

I don't need to tell people to play this game, but I will say this to all the parents out there: Make your kids play this game! It's the equivalent of taking them to a museum -- they need to see how these things were back in the days before everything was RPG-lite with a battle royal mode and a gaggle of microtransactions and lootboxes.

This game changed video games forever. It standardizes who Mario is today, and it saved the video game industry. Not only that, but it's a good game. I only rated this 8/10 because you can't go back, and you turn into Small Mario when you get hit as Fire Mario. Still a great game.

Several game mechanics are clunky by today's standards, but the game is still as addicting as ever. The goal of the game is simple, rescue Peach from Bowser.

Man, this is the ultimate classic video game. Everyone in the world has played it, and I've never heard of anyone even mildly disliking it. It's not as hard as I remembered it being (which is strange, because I usually remember them being easier than they really are) but it's still very challenging. Modern video games would benefit greatly from re-acquainting themselves with the old-school video game rule: There's No Guarantee You Will Win.

This game is basically simple fun. You play as plumber Mario and if you have a friend as Luigi traversing the lands of the mushroom kingdom trying to rescue Princess Toadstool. What set this one apart from other early Nintendo releases of the day is the varied levels and game play. Unlike say the game "Duckhunt" where you simply point gun at the screen and shoot and repeat or other games where the levels are basically the same and repetitive this one had different levels that really set things apart. Different enemies attack you and you have your boss type enemy at the end of a long journey through a set number of worlds in the kingdom, the end level always being a castle that contained a lot of lava and spinning fireballs. You also had to use strategy to defeat Bowser at the end of the levels because if you actually got through the castle with fire powers you could simply waste him with fireballs. If you were at least big it was fairly easy to get past him to get the ax that would send him into the lava, and if you were small you may have had a chance getting underneath him. Yes, by collecting a mushroom Mario would get bigger, and if you add a flower on top of that he hurls fireballs. You also got to go into underground type levels and ones underwater. Thankfully, unlike some characters in the video game world, Mario and Luigi could hold their breaths forever apparently in this game. The game was not entirely perfect, it was rather boring facing off against Bowser every time at the end and I thought the inclusion of Luigi was rather pointless as he was great in "Mario Brothers", but that game was a co-op game this one is not and you simply see him only if you have a friend that does not mind alternating turns. Still, it was a fun game certainly more so than say that horrible "Gyromite" game.

SUPER MARIO BROTHERS, in my opinion, is one of the best Nintendo games I have ever played. Even though I've never owned a Nintendo system or games, I've played this game many times before. To be honest, I enjoy it very much. In addition, even though I've never made it to the last level, I still enjoy the game very much. When and if you can get a Nintendo Wii, this game should definitely be on your list of downloads. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that the people at Nintendo know how to keep video game fanatics entertained. Now, in conclusion, if you're a video game fanatic, this is definitely one you'll want to play and own.

Super Mario Bros. Is truly a masterpiece-one of the most iconic games of all time.

From speedruns and glitches to its backstory, lore, and hidden easter eggs, this game has it all.

It marked the beginning of a legendary series, and the NES version is perfect. I've personally completed it three times.

With its memorable music, interesting character designs, challenging yet enjoyable gameplay, great map designs, and simple but unique (for 1985) controls, Super Mario Bros. Is packed with nostalgia and timeless appeal.

Gameplay: 8/10 - Simple and fun. While SMB2 and SMB3 have more complex mechanics, Super Mario Bros. Is perhaps more accessible for most players. Features like pipes, warps, and power-ups make the experience even more enjoyable.

Music and Sound Effects: 9/10 - Catchy and iconic.

Character Design: 8/10 - Characters like Bowser, Lakitu, Hammer Bros., and Goombas are well-designed, with my favorite being Super Mario with the Fire Flower.

Story: 7/10 - Even with minimal dialogue, the story is clear and decent.

Overall, this is truly one of the best games ever made.

I'm inclined to think so. The objective is quite simple (and by now a cliché), you have to rescue the princess from the evil villain (in this case, Bowser, king of the koopas). It consists of 8 worlds, with 4 levels per world; the last level is always a castle, often requiring a special sequence to get to the end.

You stomp on goombas, koopas, bullet bills and other enemies along the way, collecting points. Each consecutive stomp earns you more points than the last and 1000 points will start giving you extra lives. Skilled players can get up to the maximum allowed lives by repeatedly stomping and kicking koopa shells. 100 coins will also earn you extra lives, and many are available in certain pipes, by going into the clouds, and hitting certain blocks. There are also many hidden blocks along the way.

It's great fun and after you get the hang of it, you can defeat it in under an hour. The consensus seems to be that Super Mario Bros. 3 is the best of the series, yet I don't think any game will ever beat this one, at least not to me.

Rated E(Contains Mild Violence).

Super Mario Bros was not the first game to feature Mario.The first Mario game was actually Donkey Kong which was released in 1981.This game featured Mario(Jumpman in the Donkey Kong game) trying to save the princess from a big ape(Donkey Kong) by jumping over barrels and other obstacles.Not only was this the first game to feature Mario but the first video game to feature Princess and Donkey Kong.Mario's second appearance came in the sequel to Donkey Kong which was Donkey Kong JR.In that game Mario was the antagonist.You are Donkey Kong's son in that game and you have to save your father from Mario.The third game that Mario was featured in was Mario bros.This one was released in 1982.I have never played that one so I don't know the plot.But the video game that made Mario a video game icon and a super-star was Super Mario Bros.This game was a revolution for 1980's video gaming.I have played this game before and I must say this game is excellent even by today's standards(even though the graphics may seem a bit dated).The game is about two plumbers named Mario and Luigi who end up in the Mushroom Kingdom and must save the princess from the evil Bowser.Super Mario Bros spawned many sequels and spin-off's.If you can find this game(or variations of the game).Get it! You wont be disappointed.

10/10

This was the first and maybe most well known game for the classic NES system as it was fun and a challenge to go thru different worlds and levels and create extra men and have more bodies for battle in the mushroom kingdom as the goal was to save and rescue the kidnapped princess from the evil Bowser. I loved the game as I mastered it several times it was fun as you went thru worlds of water(you had to learn to swim) and facing flying creatures and moving toads and would go thru evil castles of fire all while playing as the little plumber Mario. Really need I say more a memorable video game classic that helped start the industry.

The first game in the Super Mario Bros franchise is already emerging as one of the greatest games in history. A very well done game with complicated but fun mechanics. The aesthetics are wonderful, from the settings to the characters. Each stage is more beautiful than the other and the colors make the game even more alive. The story is very basic and lacks depth, as this is not the purpose of the game, but seeing the beginning of this great universe of games is really cool. Here we have the great villain Bowser who still doesn't get much attention, but manages to draw attention for his incredible look. It's surprising how a game from almost 40 years ago still maintains an absurd level of quality and surpasses many recent games. This is definitely one of Nintendo's greatest games.

Super Mario Bros. Centers around an Italian guy (Who is worse than Mussolini, by the way) who begins his noble journey of saving a princess from a mutant turtle named "Bowser". Along the way, he encounters evil mushrooms and dinosaurs, whom he must kill. I don't get why it's so successful. Either way, the "Damsel in distress" plot is used again and again in this long, boring collection of binary codes and music thrown together by one man in a warehouse in Kyoto. To all you people who call Animal crossing boring (I've never actually played a animal crossing game), then you've never played Mario, which I fell asleep attempting to play.