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Super Mario Bros.

A side scrolling 2D platformer and first entry in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario Bros. follows Italian plumber Mario as he treks across many levels of platforming challenges featuring hostile enemies…

13 September 1985 ESRB E

Super Mario Bros. is an adventure developed by Nintendo R&D4, released 13 September 1985 on Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Wii and Family Computer. The main story takes about 12.4 hrs to finish.

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What Super Mario Bros. is

Super Mario Bros. is an adventure game developed by Nintendo R&D4 and released in 1985. It was published by Nintendo. It is available on Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Wii, Family Computer, Family Computer Disk System, Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade. It carries an ESRB E age rating.

The premise, in the publisher's words

One day the kingdom of the peaceful mushroom people was invaded by the Koopa, a tribe of turtles famous for their black magic. The quiet, peace-loving Mushroom People were turned into mere stones, bricks and even field horsehair plants, and the Mushroom Kingdom fell into ruin. The only one who can undo the magic spell on the Mushroom People and return them to their normal selves is the Princess Toadstool, the daughter of the Mushroom King. Unfortunately, she is presently in the hands of Bowser, the King of the Koopa. Mario hears about the Mushroom People’s plight and sets out on a quest to free the Mushroom Princess from the evil Koopa and restore the fallen kingdom of the Mushroom People…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Mario Bros. series

Super Mario Bros. is the second of 66 entries we hold in the Mario Bros. series. It arrived 2 years after Mario Bros.. The next entry was Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels in 1986.

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How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 12.4 hrs.

What it launched against

Super Mario Bros. launched on 13 September 1985, within three weeks of Winter Games and Starquake.

Released around the same time: Winter Games, Starquake.

Cheats and codes

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Official trailer

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Quick answers

Super Mario Bros. — frequently asked questions

When did Super Mario Bros. come out?
Super Mario Bros. was released on 13 September 1985 for Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Wii, Family Computer, Family Computer Disk System, Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade.
How long does it take to beat Super Mario Bros.?
The main story of Super Mario Bros. takes around 12.4 hrs, or 2.1 hrs for 100% completion.
Does Super Mario Bros. have multiplayer?
Yes. Super Mario Bros. supports multiplayer.

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