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Super Mario Bros. (1985)

Nintendo R&D4

Arcade · Family Computer · Family Computer Disk System · Nintendo 3DS · Nintendo Entertainment System · Wii · Wii U

3.99 from 5800 ratings

10045 members have it in their collection · 144 playing now · 602 backlogged · 257 wish listed

How long? Main story 2h · with extras 8h · 100% 2h (from 51 logged playthroughs)

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 to rescue Princess Peach from the evil king Bowser.
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Developers
Nintendo R&D4
Publishers
Nintendo, Playtronic
Genres
Adventure, Platform
Themes
Action
Franchises
Mario, Mario Bros.
Series
Mario Bros., Super Mario, Super Mario Bros.

Release dates

  • Sep 13, 1985 (Full Release) (Japan) Family Computer
  • Oct 18, 1985 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Feb 21, 1986 (Full Release) (Japan) Family Computer Disk System
  • 1986 (Full Release) (North_America) Arcade
  • May 15, 1987 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Jul 01, 1987 (Full Release) (Australia) Nintendo Entertainment System
  • 1993 (Full Release) (Brazil) Nintendo Entertainment System
  • 1994 (Full Release) (Brazil) Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Dec 02, 2006 (Full Release) (Japan) Wii
  • Dec 25, 2006 (Full Release) (North_America) Wii
  • Jan 05, 2007 (Full Release) (Australia) Wii
  • Jan 05, 2007 (Full Release) (Europe) Wii
  • Apr 26, 2008 (Full Release) (Korea) Wii
  • Jan 05, 2012 (Full Release) (Japan) Nintendo 3DS
  • Feb 15, 2012 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo 3DS
  • Mar 01, 2012 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo 3DS
  • Mar 01, 2012 (Full Release) (Australia) Nintendo 3DS
  • Jun 05, 2013 (Full Release) (Japan) Wii U
  • Sep 12, 2013 (Full Release) (Australia) Wii U
  • Sep 12, 2013 (Full Release) (Europe) Wii U
  • Sep 19, 2013 (Full Release) (North_America) Wii U
  • Feb 03, 2016 (Full Release) (Korea) Nintendo 3DS

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Rating distribution

5 stars
1911
4 stars
2158
3 stars
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2 stars
189
1 star
23
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NoahsBarks.com

Status NoahsBarks.com Mar 4, 2026

Old School Gamer Magazine recently released its 50th issue, which covers The Most Important and Influential "Old-School" Games of All Time.

The list is a collaborative effort, and I was lucky enough to write the blurbs for Super Mario Bros. and Mega Man. The digital edition is completely free, and I'd love to hear your feedback! Thank …

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Old School Gamer Magazine recently released its 50th issue, which covers The Most Important and Influential "Old-School" Games of All Time.

The list is a collaborative effort, and I was lucky enough to write the blurbs for Super Mario Bros. and Mega Man. The digital edition is completely free, and I'd love to hear your feedback! Thank you, if you check it out.

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Roach

Status Roach Jun 4, 2025

I was today-years-old when I learned you can press Start + A on the main menu to resume the last level you died on. I haven't personally tested this but the internet says it's true, so it must be!

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balbinator

Status balbinator Jun 11, 2024

Nothing beats a classic! I always come back for some good platforming on the og Mario. We need to take in consideration the age and context where the game was released, but even though it still challenging and fun.

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peter

Status peter Mar 29, 2024

Someday I'll finish up with the IGDB data switchover. When I do, I'm going to create a game. It's going to be a 7 degrees of Kevin Bacon type game. If someone can tell me how this game and https://www.grouvee.com/games/36637-portal/ are connected, I'll send you a Grouvee sticker. When I do an import from IGDB on my test server of …

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Someday I'll finish up with the IGDB data switchover. When I do, I'm going to create a game. It's going to be a 7 degrees of Kevin Bacon type game. If someone can tell me how this game and https://www.grouvee.com/games/36637-portal/ are connected, I'll send you a Grouvee sticker. When I do an import from IGDB on my test server of this game, it eventually imports the Portal game.

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MrTigglez

Status MrTigglez Jul 26, 2023

Been having a blast going back to this Iconic game, It's still super fun to play even today in 2023. I think it's the sign of a well made game when even almost 40 years after its release people are still playing and enjoying it.

If you are on your own playthrough, here are some quick ways to skip around …

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Been having a blast going back to this Iconic game, It's still super fun to play even today in 2023. I think it's the sign of a well made game when even almost 40 years after its release people are still playing and enjoying it.

If you are on your own playthrough, here are some quick ways to skip around to whichever of the 8 worlds you feel like playing!

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Sir_Laguna

Status Sir_Laguna Apr 5, 2023

It was simply impossible for me not to love the Mario movie. I've been a fan of the game since I was a toddler. This images and sounds are important to me and this was a fucking festival of it. Every frame was loaded with references and easter eggs. It was everything for someone like me, who has played everything …

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It was simply impossible for me not to love the Mario movie. I've been a fan of the game since I was a toddler. This images and sounds are important to me and this was a fucking festival of it. Every frame was loaded with references and easter eggs. It was everything for someone like me, who has played everything from the original Donkey Kong to Bowser's Fury.

As a movie, it sucked. The plot was boringly basic, It had too many cringey jokes and no rhythm, things just happened. But honestly I couldn't care less for narrative quality here. I loved it. It had Cat Mario.

10/10, also 5/10. Numbers don't matter.

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Atag

Status Atag Feb 24, 2023

Finally played and completed Super Mario Bros for the first time. Although I respect retro games, the simplicity and cluncky feel has always put me off playing through many classic titles but I'm so glad I stuck with Super Mario Bros. Being a huge fan of super mario world on the SNES this game feels great and I love the …

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Finally played and completed Super Mario Bros for the first time. Although I respect retro games, the simplicity and cluncky feel has always put me off playing through many classic titles but I'm so glad I stuck with Super Mario Bros. Being a huge fan of super mario world on the SNES this game feels great and I love the music. The controls can be a bit frustrating when mario doesn't jump when you want him to but considering this is a game from the 1980s it's quite remarkable.

On to Super Mario Bros 2 next which I think is quite different

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BMO

Status BMO Oct 14, 2022

Apparently the Super Mario Bros. movie will be a musical, and now I can't wait for Luigi's song:

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Retroman03

Status Retroman03 Apr 23, 2022

I'm determined to beat this game organically. Farthest I've gotten is 6-4. Lost most of my lives on that one.

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hyrumsutton

Status hyrumsutton Sep 24, 2021

GUYS. I BEAT SUPER MARIO BROS.

I probably played this game for the first time 20 years ago, and I finally freaking beat it. No save states or anything. All legit. Suck it Bowser.

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Chovus

Status Chovus Jun 28, 2021

I played this often back in the 90s. It was the sort of thing I would run through over an hour or so every now and then. Maybe even on a weekly or monthly basis at times. I might have had it on gameboy too as I do vaguely remember that. I never played the SNES All Stars version before, …

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I played this often back in the 90s. It was the sort of thing I would run through over an hour or so every now and then. Maybe even on a weekly or monthly basis at times. I might have had it on gameboy too as I do vaguely remember that. I never played the SNES All Stars version before, so it was a novel experience to play with the updated sound and graphics. I think the original might be better but that could be nostalgia talking. I did not use any warps and don't think I used them as a kid. I also just keep moving and consider coins and powerups as more suggestions to get if it is convenient. After playing through the lost levels I went back to beat the more difficult quest. It was not nearly as hard as the lost levels but still fun. I did the 1st run at 50 frames per second and it felt a bit too fast, so I did the 2nd and lost levels at 40 frames per second. One of the best games of all time considering the time it came out. I especially like the more patient and methodical gameplay instead of a more go go rush style. 3 and World are better games but came much later.

9.5+/10

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