Top Ten Best Super Mario Bros Games
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The Best Super Mario Bros Video Games of All Time: NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Wii, DS, and More!
The very first Super Mario Bros game was released in 1983, where Luigi and the Koopa Troopas make their first appearances.
New Super Mario Bros Wii
Released in 2009 - one of the best for the Wii!
If you're a big fan of the original NES Nintendo games like SMB1, SMB2, and SMB3, as well as Super Mario World for the SNES, this game takes elements from all of those and combines them into one unique game. Yes, it even has 2-D side scrolling!
The best of the best characters return from the entire series, including the long awaited return of the Koopalings from SMB3 and Super Mario World. Making a return are Yoshi, Bowser, Bowser Jr., the Airships, and the mini stages where you battled the Hammer Bros. one on one. There are new power ups, too, like the Propeller Hat, Ice Flower, and Penguin Suit.
You can also play with four different players, which is a lot of fun (and the game doesn't slow down like the old 8 bit games would when too much is going on). All in all, this is an instant classic for the Wii, garnering a solid 4.5 star rating from users. If you love the franchise, you will really love this game.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Amazon Price: $32.97 (as of 05/29/2012)
Own one of the best games ever for the Wii! This game includes:
* The new propeller suit, which can be controlled with a shake of the Wii remote
* Play with up to four players for a really unique gaming experience
* Fun multiplayer elements allow you to save or harm the other players by picking them up
* Ranked 4.5 starts on Amazon
Super Mario Galaxy 2
New controls, new levels, new characters, new power-ups!
Joining Mario in this game is Yoshi, with Bowser Jr. making a return to this game as well. This is the fourth 3D platforming game, and the sequel to the massively successful 2007 originator. It has received high praise from gamers, Wii lovers, and game critics.
There are a number of brand new power ups Mario can use in the game. Bee Mario has the ability to fly, and Boo Mario can pass through walls and attract other Boos. Ice Mario and Fire Mario make a return, while also introducing Flying, Spring, and Rainbow Mario power ups.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Amazon Price: $44.71 (as of 05/29/2012)
New enemies, new bosses, new worlds to explore, new power ups, and new storylines make this game a huge hit! The level of challenge is really stepped up from previous games.
* Whole new worlds never seen before
* Collect starts as you float from place to place, planet to planet
* Blimp Fruit, Dash Pepper, and other cool new power-ups
* Plenty of opportunities to use Yoshi
* One of the highest rated Mario games -- 4.5 stars on Amazon
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Super Mario Bros 2
Released in 1988 in the USA
SMB2 was the second release for the NES in the Mario franchise of video games (though there were other games before like Donkey Kong that did feature him). In this game, you do not try to defeat Bowser, but the evil Wart who has ruled the land of Subcon. This dream world introduces a whole new bunch of enemies like Shy Guy, Pokey, Mouser, Clawgrip, and Birdo. Instead of stomping on enemies heads, in this game, you'll defeat them by throwing a vegetable at them, or by picking them up and throwing them at another enemy (or down a hole if you can find one).There are few power-ups, but you will find the Super-Mushroom and the Invincibility star. At the end of most levels, you will face off with the prehistoric looking bird creature, Birdo. Subsequent levels involve more difficult bosses like Fryguy and Mouser. In level 7, you will face off with Wart, who can only be defeated by throwing veggies into his open mouth.
Read more about the game, including how it evolved from the previous incarnation, Doki Doki Panic on this page:
Super Mario Bros 2
Super Mario Bros 3
Is this the best Super Mario Bros game of all time?
Besides the original first game which was included with most NES game systems, Super Mario Bros. 3 was the 2nd best selling NES game of all time. Over 18 million people ran out to purchase this classic video game. To help with the hype, the game was featured prominently featured on the movie The Wizard (1989). Just a few brief clips of Mario flying was all it took for kids to go into a frenzy begging for the upcoming Mario release (I was one of them).The game featured many new updrades, like an increase of levels, with 8 worlds containing 5 or more levels each (sometimes ten or more). Power-ups were also plentiful and exciting, with new additions like the Hammer Bros. suit, the Raccoon suit, the Tanooki suit, the Frog Suit, and the traditional mushroom and Fire Flower.
Below, you'll find photos, cheats, and gameplay tips for this all time classic NES game:
Super Mario Bros 3
Super Mario World
The first game released on the SNES console
Super Mario World took the classic NES franchise to a whole new level with better graphics, more gamplay features, new sound effects, new worlds, and new power-ups. Introduced in this game was Yoshi, the dinosaur creature that can gulp down Goombas, Koopas, and most other enemies with the flick of the tongue. He has turned up in many other games later on, including some of his own titles like Yoshi's Story and Yoshi's Cookie.The game introduces the Cape Feather power-up, which allows Mario to fly into the air and either float down, or to crash down the ground with a thunderous, enemy crunching blow. Unique worlds were added like the Ghost Houses, which contained mazes, hidden passages, and plenty of Boos for Mario to avoid. At the end of the first 7 worlds, you will face off with one of the Koopalings seen in SMB3, however in a different order. This is considered one of the classics in the series of Super Mario Bros. video games! It's available for download on the Wii Virtual Console.
This game is considered one of the top games released in the Mario franchise. You can read more about it on the following page:
Super Mario World
New Super Mario Bros
A return to side scrolling, 2D platforming gameplay on the Nintendo DS!
The game also introduces some really unique power-ups, especially for the tiny DS. The Mega Mushroom allows Mario to become gigantic, crashing through bricks, enemies, and everything in his way. Shell Mario has the ability to swim better underwater, and is able to pull himself into a shell to avoid attacks from enemies. He can also perform the Shell Dash to destroy most enemies.
New Super Mario Bros
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 05/29/2012)
New power-ups, new enemies, and new worlds to explore in this classic 2-D side scroller for the Nintendo DS! Things come full circle, don't they? In a return to 2D platforming, Mario faces his biggest challenge yet against Bowser Jr. and the evil Bowser, who has once again kidnapped Princess Peach.
* A "back-to-basics" return to 2D platforming, side scrolling
* The cool new Mega Mushroom power-up allows Mario to become screen-size and crash through enemies
* 4.5 stars on Amazon -- great reviews!
Super Mario Galaxy
Bringing back the three dimensional feel of Super Mario 64 on the Wii
The plot of "Galaxy" involves Bowser interrupting a Centennial comet event in the Mushroom Kingdom, warping Princess Peach and her castle to the center of the universe. Mario unsuccessfully tries to save her, being cast to a planetoid far away by a Magikoopa.
There are brand new power-ups in this game as well, including Bee Mario, Boo Mario, Rainbow Mario, Flying Mario, and Spring Mario. Enemies making a return are Bob-Ombs, Bowser Jr., Bowser, Petey Piranha, Goombas, Koopas, Bullet Bills, Cheep Cheeps, and Dry Bones. There are also unlockable mini games, which can eat up a whole lot of time themselves! This highly entertaining entry into the saga is a must-have for fanatics.
Super Mario Galaxy
Amazon Price: $17.76 (as of 05/29/2012)
* Brand new power-ups like the Bee, Boo, Rainbow, Spring, and Flying Mario suits.
* The first appearance of the now classic Ice Flower
* Beautiful graphics unprecedented in the Mario game series
* Unlockable mini games
* Over 500 reviews on Amazon giving it a solid 4.5 star rating!
The Original Super Mario Bros (1985)
It all started here!
For the first time ever, we have a game that can truly suck you in for hours on end and really get addicted to. This was truly the first game worth playing again and again!
What made it so special? There were hidden elements to the game, like the Warp Zones, which were really satisfying to the player. There was the sense of accomplishment when you defeated all 8 levels. There was the triumphant feel of rescuing the Princess. The weird and imaginative world of Magic Mushrooms and Fiery Flowers that allowed you to spit fireballs at Squids, Goombas, Cheep-Cheeps, and Koopa Troopas.
And then, there was the evil Bowser, who you had to defeat not once, but eight different times. It was a long game, but it was amazing! Start here if you've never played a Mario game before, and learn where the entire Super Mario franchise came from. The graphics are a little shoddy since it's 8 bit, but hey, this was the 80s, and the game is classic and fun. And it's still fun to play!
Super Mario Bros.
Amazon Price: $300.00 (as of 05/29/2012)
* The originator of the Mario series!
* Stomp, run, and jump over enemies to defeat Bowser
* 8 difficult worlds, featuring the now-famous cast that has made the game such a success
* It's available brand new as a collectible item, or for download on the Wii Virtual Console. You can also play the game on Super Mario All Stars.
Super Mario 64
Available for play on the Nintendo DS!
Super Mario 64 DS
Amazon Price: $23.00 (as of 05/29/2012)
A 3D version of the Nintendo 64 classic, with Wario and Yoshi added as playable characters! New levels, new mini games, and more.
* One of the highest rated Mario games ever -- 4.5 starts for this remake on the Nintendo DS!
* Play as one of four characters
* Battle Bowser in new 3D, fully explorable worlds!
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Mario Kart
Available on DS, Wii, and other classic Nintendo systems
You'll find familiar stages in this game that you might recognize from other Mario video games, like the desert world, Luigi's Mansion, and the Airships. Play up to 8 other players at once utilizing the Wi-Fi connection ability, or just go it solo. Like the other Mario Kart games, what makes this one unique is the abilities the cars have like spitting turtle shells, banana peals, and lightning bolts, in addition to your favorite characters on fun Mario themed tracks. For old fans and new, you'll find a significant replay factor here that makes this game worth buying!
Mario Kart DS
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 05/29/2012)
* Mario Kart is available on the DS, Wii, and other classic consoles like SNES
* Play as your favorite characters and villains
* Unlock cool characters as you go
* Play others from afar using WiFi
* Solid 4.5 star rating on every Mario Kart game!
Super Mario Bros DS Games
More games worth mentioning!
The following games are available on the Nintendo DS (and playable on the 3DS). These Super Mario titles deserve a little shout out. The Nintendo DS has created some of the most memorable games in the Mario series, includes the much loved "New" version of 2007. True fans will also have fun playing the following titles (you can also find the full list of
Super Mario Bros DS games on Amazon
Super Mario 3D Land
Being released in November, 2011!
Super Mario 3D Land
Amazon Price: $32.44 (as of 05/29/2012)
* Being released in November, 2011!
* Available right now for pre-order
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Super Smash Bros Brawl
Play as your favorite Nintendo characters in an all-out brawl!
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Amazon Price: $45.00 (as of 05/29/2012)
You've thought about what it would be like to pit Samus against Mario, or Bowser against Link... and now you can! Super Smash Bros combines the best of every character into one big brawl. There's Kirby, there's Wario, Sonic, Donkey Kong, and many more surprise guests!
Super Mario All Stars
Play all three first NES games -- plus The Lost Levels
Super Mario All-Stars: Limited Edition
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 05/29/2012)
The Lost Levels is a game included on SM All Stars that was never officially released in the USA. In Japan, it was released as SMB2. In the USA, Nintendo found the game to be too much like the original game, and it was. It was a more difficult version of the original, but really didn't offer too much new. However, this game includes NEW versions of these games, with updated graphics and sound quality. This bundle package also includes a cool CD with themes and soundtracks, as well as a 32 page history booklet. An awesome gift idea!
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