I am pretty sure the whole time I am writing this Super Mario Bros review I will have a big goofy smile on my face. I first played the original Mario game back in the 80s on my uncle's NES. That Christmas I knew what I wanted Santa to bring me and I was not disappointed. This is a game I (and most probably everyone reading this) know very well. I decided to play through it again for this review to see just how well it holds up.
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No one is going to accuse the original or actually any of the Super Mario Bros games of being deep when it comes to the story. You are playing as Super Mario and you need to save the Princess and put a stop to King Koopa from causing trouble in the Mushroom Kingdom. The fact of the matter is, you do not care about the story in a Mario game, but at the same time, you always want to put King Koopa in his place.
Where It All Began
It is crazy that we are not all that far off from this game being 40 years old as I write this. I say that because the original Super Mario Bros has aged like a fine wine. Yes, Super Mario Bros 3, Super Mario World and the various New Super Mario Bros games have taken this formula and improved on it in every way you could imagine. The fact of the matter is, Super Mario Bros is still a joy to play.
What I think this game does very, very well is make it so that pretty much any gamer, no matter their skill level can get through the first world. After this, the game ramps up the difficulty and requires a great deal of skill to get to the end. Even the final castle level which has to be completed in a specific way was a big deal back when this game was first released.
Classic
Many games like to think they are classic, but I do not think you get much more classic than Super Mario Bros. The visuals are very primitive, but man there is so much personality here. The easiest way to prove this is the sheer amount of merchandise that is in game stores, supermarkets and so on that is all based on the original Mario Bros design. This shows just how timeless this version of Mario really is. It is not just people in their 30s and 40s, but kids as well have a real love for this original look of Mario.
I would not say that the original Super Mario Bros is my favorite Mario game. However, this still holds up and it is a fun game to play. This is one of those games that I personally feel every gamer needs to have played. It is a fun experience and one that is far more challenging than many people realize.
Final Score: 9/10
Pros:
- The Mario theme never gets old
- Classic Mario has tons of charm
- A true platforming classic
- The game is way more challenging than you would think
- Great for people of all ages
Cons:
- The following Mario games do improve on the formula
- I must admit I prefer the GameBoy Color version
You have to be really, really patient with this one. It's not bad, and certainly I've seen much worse Mario clones, but it has some infuriating aspects that detract from the overall gameplay.
The most frustrating one is certainly the controls. Hit detection is EXTREMELY finicky - not to say random or inconsistent. I'm not the type to attribute my deaths to 'bugs' - if I die, it's because I'm sucking at the game or have made a bad/stupid/reckless mistake. Here, however, it is common for me to lose a couple lives just trying to KILL A GOOMBA.
That's right, the easiest thing in SMB is made difficult by the fact that if you touch it from anywhere but the EXACT PRECISE angle, you die. The same can be said for some jumps, that require you to hit the EXACT balance between speed and height, or to hit the EXACT ceiling pipe, in order not to fall. So something as easy as stomping an enemy or jumping over a pit is made into a lethal deathtrap. Plus, there are NO POWER-UPS, apart from the occasional extra life, which means that...yup, one hit and you're dead. Overall, it's frustrating, but if you're really patient, you may get to have some fun with it.
The remaining departments are better. Graphically, it looks just like every other decent Mario clone. When you stomp an enemy, they 'squash' rather than puff, which is visually horrible, but apparently used to save memory (some Flash Mario games also use this technique). Levels look like they should, the camera distance is correct and the enemies and pipes look good. The Mario sprite used is from the SNES, and overall this is a decent department.
However, the sound is where the game truly shines. All the familiar melodies are there, but given a funky updating treatment,which makes them sound modern and fresh as well as nostalgic and recognisable.
All in all, I appreciate what this guy is trying to do, paying homage to Mario. But you just can't overlook the glaring shortcomings the game presents. As a one-man-show, and a small download, it's all right; but a real Mario fan should demand more.
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Graphics - 7/10
Sound - 9.5/10
Control - 4.5/10
Fun - 5/10
Overall - 4.9/10
Frustration level - Very High
Difficulty - High
Yes, the princess has been captured once again and Mario must set out through the lands to rescue her from the evil King Koopa.
Being a Mario game, the graphics invariably look like Mario graphics. They are nice and crisp in this version and no real derivation from the source material has occurred. That’s pretty nice.
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Mario is controllable in this game, unlike some others, though for some reason he’s a little slow. Perhaps after all these years he’s putting on a little weight? Mario’s speed is the only real concern here and the only thing which is of any great annoyance.
The sounds and music are pretty authentic but sometimes get quite annoying, because they have slightly different emphasis on different instruments, though on the whole it’s nothing too bad and it’s easy to live with.
So as far as Mario games go, this one is alright if you can put up with his slight reduction in speed.
Super Mario Bros. 4 is the newest in the Super Mario Bros. series and all the charm of Mario graphics are not lost. Once again our favourite porky plumber sets out on an adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom.
Graphics: Sprites from Super Mario Bros. 3 are well used here. The range of backgrounds and level design makes each level unique. A good range of Mario movement sprites add a more professional look to the game. 6/10
Sound: Music also from Super Mario Bros. 3 is used. Different music for each level also adds to the games professional style. 4/10
Gameplay: This is one of the most thorough 'Game Maker' remakes I've played. Two different movement speeds, item blocks and Koopa Troopas make this game stand out from others. 7/10
Athough the games graphics and sound are nothing unique the effort put into the gameplay is extremely high. 6/10
I suppose it's not bad for an unofficial Mario game, but for crying out loud, why do I DIE when I jump on a koopa shell already in motion!? What if I want to stop it or change its direction? Also, for some reason his legs are petrified and he can't duck. I understand that he has lost his power ups and needs to find them, but it feels more like his normal physical abilities have been drained from his body.
The graphics on my Windows XP were really bad. The game would be better and more fun if the graphics were better.
This is the worst game ever! Dead slow...