Super Mario Bros

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Super Mario Bros. – In Super Mario Bros., players control Mario as he attempts to rescue Princess Peach from the Koopa villain Bowser. Mario must travel through a series of levels, defeating enemies and collecting power-ups, in order to reach Bowser’s castle.

Super Mario Bros

Release Date: September 13, 1985

Console Availability: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Developer: Nintendo EAD

The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 40 million copies worldwide. It is considered one of the greatest video games of all time.

Milestones:

  • Super Mario Bros. was the first game to sell over 40 million copies worldwide.
  • It was the first game to feature a level-based structure, with each level containing a unique challenge.
  • It was the first game to feature a power-up system, which allowed players to increase Mario’s abilities.
  • It was the first game to feature a save feature, which allowed players to continue their game from where they left off.
  • Super Mario Bros. is considered one of the greatest video games of all time, and it has been credited with popularizing the platform genre.

Additional Information:

  • SMB was designed by Shigeru Miyamoto, who is also the creator of the Donkey Kong and Zelda franchises.
  • The game was originally intended to be a sequel to Donkey Kong, but it was eventually decided to make it a new game with a new protagonist.
  • Mario’s name was inspired by a plumber who worked in Nintendo’s offices.
  • The game’s soundtrack was composed by Koji Kondo, who has also composed the music for many other popular Nintendo games.
  • Super Mario Bros. has been remade and re-released several times, and it is still available to purchase for modern consoles.

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