Super Mario Bros. is a classic platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1985. It is the successor to the 1983 arcade game Mario Bros. and the first game in the Super Mario series, which has become one of the most recognizable and beloved franchises in the gaming industry.
In Super Mario Bros., the player takes on the role of Mario, a plumber who must navigate through the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Toadstool from the evil Koopa tribe of turtles led by Bowser. The game is divided into eight worlds, each with four levels, and the player must reach the flagpole at the end of each level to progress to the next one.
Throughout the game, coins are scattered around each level, and the player must collect as many as possible to earn extra lives. There are also special bricks with question marks that, when hit, reveal hidden items such as power-ups and coins.
The power-ups in Super Mario Bros. are one of the game’s defining features. Eating a mushroom transforms ordinary Mario into Super Mario, doubling his size and allowing him to break bricks above him. However, if he is hit by an enemy while in this state, he will shrink back to his normal size, but he will not die. Eating a Fire Flower transforms Mario into Fire Mario, who can shoot bouncing fireballs from his hands, while touching a bouncing Super Star turns him into Star Mario, making him nearly invincible and able to defeat enemies with a single touch.
Jumping on enemies is the primary method of defeating them, and each enemy reacts differently to being jumped on. Koopas, for example, retreat into their shells when threatened, while Goombas are flattened and defeated. Most enemies can also be defeated with fireballs, and defeating enemies is often rewarded with coins.
The final level of each world in Super Mario Bros. takes place in a castle, where Mario must face Bowser atop a suspension bridge. The game culminates in a final battle against Bowser, where the player must dodge fireballs and defeat him by hitting a switch that drops him into a pool of lava.
Super Mario Bros. has become an iconic game that has had a lasting impact on the gaming industry. It has spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs, including Super Mario World, Super Mario 64, and Super Mario Odyssey. The game’s success can be attributed to its engaging gameplay, charming characters, and memorable music, which have cemented its place in gaming history.