Super Mario Bros. Media

12/11/2001

Overview

System: NES
Developer: Nintendo: EAD
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Platformer
Number of Players: 1-2
Peripherals: None
Cartridge Size: 256 kilobits
ESRB: NR
The peaceful Mushroom Kingdom has been invaded by the Koopas; a tribe of turtles that use black magic. The people of the Mushroom Kingdom have been turned into stones, bricks and even field horsehair plants! The Mushroom Kingdom has fallen into ruin!

The only one that can undo the black magic of the Koopas is Princess Toadstool, daughter of the Mushroom King. Unfortunately, she is has been captured by the Koopa King, Bowser.

Mario, a plumber, hears about the Mushroom people's plight and sets out on a quest to rescue Princess Toadstool, restore order to the Mushroom Kingdom and defeat the evil Bowser.

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Tidbits

  • Super Mario Bros. was Mario's first 2-D side scrolling platformer.
  • Super Mario Bros. was the North American NES launch title.
  • The invincibility star's original name was the "Starman".
  • Toad was originally called the "Mushroom Retainer". He was re-named (Toad) in Super Mario Bros. 2.
  • Super Mario Bros. was released on Friday September 13th, 1985 in Japan.

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