Super Mario Bros. 2

I don't know why Nintendo didn't release this follow up to Super Mario Brothers in the U.S. like they did in Japan. All I know is that it's way better than the sequel we got in the states (the one where you are in Sub Con). The game basically has the same format like Super Mario Brothers, except the levels are much more challenging, and there are 5 additional worlds. I managed to play this on the breakthrough SNES game "Super Mario All Stars", and I enjoyed it too.

This is the true sequel to Super Mario Brothers, and it deserves a perfect 10!

The original Super Mario Bros. 2 was released in America as Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels for the SNES in 1993. I remember there was lots of hype surrounding this game. It was quite a shock to learn that it wasn't released in America because it was supposedly too difficult for American gamers. That was only partially true though. One of Nintendo of America's main concerns about this game was the fact that it's virtually the same as Super Mario Bros. The levels are designed virtually the same way with only a few superficial differences. Mainly the clouds have smiley faces on them now. I think sequels should differ from their predecessors, which is why I like the American Mario 2 better. The American version varied a little too much from the first for most people's tastes and that's why it's the dark horse of the series. This Mario 2 is still a fun game, but sometimes it pushes the limits of high difficulty and it becomes unfair. There are some jumps that are practically impossible and a few warp zones that take you back to level 1 for instance. I'd only recommend this game if you are a hard core Mario fan and like a good challenge!

Super Mario Bros. is one of the most famous video games of all time! The characters, the jumping, the power-ups, and the sure thrill of adventure makes this entire series a fun non-stop playing time! Below is a brief look how I think the game is!

Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!

Graphics: The graphics are wonderful. The backgrounds are really beautiful!

Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you''s find out that it will become more difficult!

Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!

Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!

Overall: I have always loved Super Mario Brothers! If you like excellent adventure games then I strongly recommend you play this game!

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As someone who's never really been outside of the USA, I never really knew about this games existence until I really got into video game history a number of years ago. I'm glad I did though, because there's so much history that makes the hobby all the more enjoyable. But in doing so, you can imagine my surprise after finding out that the "Super Mario Bros 2" we got here was a reskin of "Doki Doki Panic" and that the original sequel that was intended wasn't released globally (which makes sense looking back, since SMB2 is very odd compared to the other Mario games-still one of my favorites). At least, until a couple of decades later; only now being called "Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels" instead (despite the title screen still showing "Super Mario Bros 2"). But playing it as it is and has always been, is this infamous game really a good sequel?

Not really. That's not to say it's a bad-or even a not good game, because it is, but as a sequel, it really fails at doing anything that much better. Though, to be fair, it also doesn't do much worse either. The gameplay is precise and fun, the music is the same great stuff, the visuals are slightly improved with a couple of added visual details that gives this game the particles of identity it needs, and the levels can be immensely satisfying to complete. Speaking of which, the levels, as many may know, are HARD. While it's not quite Kaizo hard, the level designers really had a field day by making some of the most tough and occasionally baffling level design choices in a 2D platformer, and it's a stark contrast to the level design in the first SMB. Though, that's not to say they're not well thought out and well designed, because they are, but man, I can almost guarantee that you will want to scream if you stick with this until the end.

But aside from that, this game still feels mostly the same as the first one, which is this games biggest problem. It's much less of a sequel but more of a level expansion pack that takes very little steps forward. The music, gameplay, and context behind the game are all 1 to 1 the exact same as the first game; visuals being the only thing KIND OF improved, but even they look basically identical. You or anyone would be forgiven if they saw a screenshot from this game and believed it was from the first game, because they look and feel that much of the same, and anyone expecting any big steps forward here are going to be disappointed.

Though, because of this game's mission of being a very slightly improved, but tougher than nails successor to the first game still being successful, it's no wonder why this game still has an audience. It may not be that good of a sequel, but it's still fun and brutal enough to where it fits in the Mario lineage just fine, and when you mix that with the fact that this game sticks true to what the first game did right, it's understandable why some consider this to be the best 2nd game the iconic plumber had. For me, the one we got in the US is infinitely better and much more enjoyable, but because of how different and odd it is compared to every other Mario game, I can see why some may disagree with me. Overall, I recommend anyone who hasn't played this to at least try it. Who knows? Maybe the added difficulty will strike a chord with you like it has for many others. It may be underwhelming, but it's still satisfying. Just remember to not play this game if you have a bad day beforehand.

In 1986, Nintendo released the sequel to the smash hit "Super Mario Brothers" in Japan on the Famicom Disk System. It proved to be a very successful sequel in Japan, because the Japanese love challenging games, however, it was not released anywhere else due to it being too difficult for others to enjoy.

The sequel's graphics look the exact same as it's original successor in every way, but with a few nice details which I love so much. The ground is now more rockier, the mushrooms and clouds smile, the red Piranha plants, the gust of winds in some levels, the springs which make you jump even higher, and of course the poisonous mushrooms.

At the start you have two characters you can choose from: Mario(well balanced character but jumps shorter) Luigi(skids and slower to control but jumps higher) *the choice is yours*

I love the extra nice levels (depending on how you finish the game)they added into this game: Finish the game without using warp pipes(access to World 9) Finish the game eight times(access to World A - D)

This sequel blows the original out of the water, it is my favorite Super Mario game, and I truely recommend getting a Famicom Disk System plus this game "Super Mario Brothers 2".

I give this game a 10/10!!! truly a mighty sequel that is hardly known. Give it a try if you love challenging games.