Retro Gamer Weekdayz - Super Mario Bros.

Welcome Retroheadz to Retro Gamer Weekdayz. Today,we're gonna be looking at the legendary Super Mario Bros. As always each review is Short,But To The Point. And,most importantly,Spoiler Free. Let's get to it.

Super Mario Bros.
Company: Nintendo
Year: 1985
Genre: Action Platformer
System: NES
# Of Players: 1-2 (Turn Based Play)

Story: The story takes place in the Mushroom Kingdom,a peaceful place where the Mushroom People(called Toads) lived. One day,a warmongering tribe of Turtles invaded and started causing trouble. Lead by the evil King Bowser Koopa,they beat all who got in their way. Bowser decided to finish off buisness by turning all of the Toads into blocks. He then kidnaps Princess Peach,the only one who can undo the spell.

Toad,a Toad who got away, seeks out the Mario Bros for help. The Bros. waste no time and rush off to rescue the Princess and stop King Bowser.

As Mario (or Luigi) you must traverse 8 Worlds to defeat Bowser and save Princess Peach. Along the way Bowser's minions will try to hinder your progress,but you'll have items to help you along the way.

Game Features:
- 2 Player Turn Based Play
- Run,Jump,Stomp Action
- 8 Worlds,Each With 4 Stages
- 4 Power Ups: The Super Mushroom (that makes mario bigger and able to break blocks),The Fire Flower (which gives mario fire powers),The Starman (which makes mario invincible),and The 1Up Mushroom (which grants an extra life).
- Hidden Warp Zones In Levels 1-2 and 4-2
- Coin Heaven and Coin Bonus Sub-Levels
- Collect 100 Coins To Get An Extra Life
- Maze-Esque Castle Levels
- Timed Levels

Graphics and Sound: The Graphics are a bit primitave,but then again,this game came out in 85. Both The Sound and Music are legendary.

Game Control: Good.

Difficulty: Average,though there are a few annoying areas (such as 7-4 and 8-4) and the Hammer Bros (and hammer bowser).

Fun Factor: Good.

Pros:
- Fun and Addicting GamePlay
- Shooting Fireballs (once you get the fire flower)
- Memorable Music

Cons:
- World 7-4 and 8-4 (the difficult mqze-esque levels)
- You Can't Stomp In The Underwater Levels

Replay Value: High.

Thoughts: The original Super Mario Bros is considered one of the beloved games of all time. It may be old,but it's still great,

Score: 8/10

That about wraps it up for RGW. Starting Next Time,I'll be doing multiple reviews per post. Cool huh? Until Next Time...

See Ya Space Cowboy.