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Super Mario Bros.

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First release
Sep 13, 1985
Developer
Nintendo R&D4
Genres
Adventure, Platform · Action
Platforms
Wii, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Family Computer Disk System, Arcade, Family Computer

A side scrolling 2D platformer and first entry in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario Bros. follows Italian plumber Mario as he treks across many levels of platforming challenges featuring hostile enemies to rescue Princess Peach from the evil king Bowser.

Also known as SMB, Супер Братя Марио, SMB1, Super Mario Brothers
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Storyline
One day the kingdom of the peaceful mushroom people was invaded by the Koopa, a tribe of turtles famous for their black magic. The quiet, peace-loving Mushroom People were turned into mere stones, bricks and even field horsehair plants, and the Mushroom Kingdom fell into ruin. The only one who can undo the magic spell on the Mushroom People and return them to their normal selves is the Princess Toadstool, the daughter of the Mushroom King. Unfortunately, she is presently in the hands of Bowser, the King of the Koopa. Mario hears about the Mushroom People’s plight and sets out on a quest to free the Mushroom Princess from the evil Koopa and restore the fallen kingdom of the Mushroom People. You are Mario! It’s up to you to save the Mushroom People from the black magic of the Koopa!Read more

One day the kingdom of the peaceful mushroom people was invaded by the Koopa, a tribe of turtles famous for their black magic. The quiet, peace-loving Mushroom People were turned into mere stones, bricks and even field horsehair plants, and the Mushroom Kingdom fell into ruin. The only one who can undo the magic spell on the Mushroom People and return them to their normal selves is the Princess Toadstool, the daughter of the Mushroom King. Unfortunately, she is presently in the hands of Bowser, the King of the Koopa. Mario hears about the Mushroom People’s plight and sets out on a quest to free the Mushroom Princess from the evil Koopa and restore the fallen kingdom of the Mushroom People. You are Mario! It’s up to you to save the Mushroom People from the black magic of the Koopa!

Release dates
Family Computer
Sep 13, 1985
Nintendo Entertainment System
Oct 18, 1985
Family Computer Disk System
Feb 21, 1986
All 19 release dates
Arcade
1986
Nintendo Entertainment System
May 15, 1987
Nintendo Entertainment System
Jul 01, 1987
Nintendo Entertainment System
1993
Nintendo Entertainment System
1994
Wii
Dec 02, 2006
Wii
Dec 25, 2006
Wii
Jan 05, 2007
Wii
Apr 26, 2008
Nintendo 3DS
Jan 05, 2012
Nintendo 3DS
Feb 15, 2012
Nintendo 3DS
Mar 01, 2012
Wii U
Jun 05, 2013
Wii U
Sep 12, 2013
Wii U
Sep 19, 2013
Nintendo 3DS
Feb 03, 2016
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
2h
Main + Extras
12h
Completionist
2h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
ghosts, gravity, magic, mascot, death
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At a Glance

Main Story (IGDB)
2h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
12h
Completionist (IGDB)
2h
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IGDB · recorded 27 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 27 Oct 2026