Super Mario Bros for Nintendo 3DS

About Super Mario Bros for Nintendo 3DS

Super Mario Bros is the side scrolling adventure that introduced the world to Mario as we know him. The Mushroom Kingdom has been invaded by Bowser and his Koopa army, the princess is captured, and a plumber runs, jumps and stomps his way through eight worlds to save her. Goombas, Koopa Troopas, pipes, question blocks and the Super Mushroom all begin here. The design is so clear and confident that beginners understand it within seconds, yet secrets hide in every stage for players who slow down and explore the bricks above.

The running and jumping still feel perfect. Momentum carries Mario through daring leaps, fire flowers turn the tables on tough enemies, and warp zones let skilled players skip ahead. Every world ends with a castle, a bridge and an axe, and the disappointment of finding a Toad instead of the princess. Short levels and instant retries make it endlessly replayable, and speedrunners still find new tricks in it today. It is the foundation stone of the platform genre, and it remains a pure delight to play.

Genre	Platformer
Publisher	Nintendo
Platform	Nintendo 3DS
Release	1985
Available on	Physical copies for Nintendo 3DS

For Nintendo 3DS owners, the buying facts are these. The Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS closed in March 2023, so fresh digital purchases of classics on that system have ended. Players who bought the game digitally before the closure can still access their purchased games on their own system. Physical retro collecting is the other road, with game retailers and retro shops offering classic Mario releases for the systems that play them, so ask staff for guidance on versions.

It is gaming history that still plays like a dream.

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What's inside

• The original eight world Mushroom Kingdom quest
• Running and jumping that still feel perfect
• Super Mushrooms, fire flowers and warp zones
• Secrets hidden in bricks on every stage
• Two player turns for score chasing fun

Best for

Perfect for retro fans and new players meeting Mario at the very start.