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The game known as Super Mario Bros. 2 in Japan never reached the States. American audiences were given a different game called Super Mario Bros. 2 and I don't know if it was released outside of the U.S. Now, here, 4 classic NES games are re-released on one cartridge with updated graphics for the Super NES. First is Super Mario Bros. as it was known; Super Mario 2 as we knew it in the U.S.; the Lost Levels, or, the game known as Super Mario 2 in Japan; and Super Mario Bros. 3. As far as I know they are exactly the same as their previous versions, only the graphics have been changed.

For my 2 cents, even though the graphics are "better" they take away some of the classic feel of the originals. However, as my only chance to play the Lost Levels, I appreciated this release. It also allows you to save your game in progress, a feature lacking on the NES versions.

Super Mario All-Stars is a textbook example of how to do a video game compilation right. Bundling four classic Mario games from the NES era-Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, and the previously Japan-exclusive Lost Levels-this SNES collection offers both nostalgia and value in one colorful package.

Chapter 1: A Fresh Coat of Paint

The most noticeable change is the graphics. Each game has been lovingly redrawn in the 16-bit art style of Super Mario World, and it really works. The visuals are bright, detailed, and bring new life to levels that many players already know by heart. Add in enhanced music and sound effects, and the whole package feels revitalized without losing the spirit of the originals.

Chapter 2: Same Great Taste, Better Presentation

Each game is faithfully recreated in terms of gameplay, with only minor tweaks. The physics may feel slightly different to purists, but the essence is still intact. The addition of a save feature is a huge quality-of-life improvement-especially for the longer and tougher games like Lost Levels or Mario 3. It finally lets players explore these classics at their own pace.

Chapter 3: Not Without Limits

While the collection is strong overall, it's not flawless. The games remain largely unchanged content-wise-no bonus levels, no concept art, no extra developer insights. It's a visual and audio upgrade, but not an expanded or remixed experience. And if you're not already invested in these games, their age might still show through in some of the more dated mechanics.

Final Thoughts

Still, what Super Mario All-Stars delivers is a clean, polished, and respectful way to play some of the most important platformers in history. Whether you're reliving memories or discovering them for the first time, it's hard not to smile.

8/10 - A top-tier remaster of four timeless classics. Simple, solid, and still a blast.

This cartridge contains four games. The first is a souped-up recreation of the original NES Super Mario Bros. game from the mid-1980's. Although Mario has had so many new abilities since then, this is still eminently playable and fun.

Then we have The Lost Levels. These were apparently in the original SMB1 too, but when the game went westward these levels were deemed too hard to include. When you play them you see some very nasty tricks in them, not to mention some very nasty jumps, reduced jumping space to make jumping on that baddie more difficult, poison mushrooms... Some people may find it more than their tolerance will...tolerate.

Then we have Super Mario Bros 2. This is actually a rehash of a game that initially had nothing to do with Mario; it is simply a game entitled 'Doki Doki Panic' with Mario-related graphics. Unfortunately the game is a bit weak compared to the other games here, especially with its flick-screen vertical scrolling.

And, finally, we have the superlative Super Mario Bros 3! This goes back to the classic Nintendo formula of Mario games and bestows the Mario brothers with new powers and a map screen to give them a bit of choice where they go. This game is too awesome for words, and is rightly a classic. If you haven't got this and you find it...get it! It's platforming heaven, platforming brilliance. OK, so even with the improved graphics over the NES originals the look still isn't jaw-dropping, but there are loads of things to do in the Mario series!

This game brings together some of the best games from the 8 but generation, the Mario games. I think nothing needs to be said except to remind people that SMB3 is the best game on the NES. They're perfect translations, every enemy that was there is in here (Trust me, I checked). The most welcome addition of all is the ability to save in SMB3, a game that takes a full day out of your life to completely play through, something I've done only once. Every other time, I used the warp whistles. So, if you're a newbie trying to catch up, this cart means 3 less purchases to make. If you're not, you need it for the Japanese SMB2: The Lost Levels. Either way, buy it.

Rated E.

I played Super Mario All Stars about six years ago at my friends house on my friends SNES or Super Nintendo.If you already have Super Mario Bros 1,2 and 3 for NES then there is really no point in getting this(unless you are a die hard mario fan and want to see the lost levels for Super Mario Bros 2).It is basically Super Mario Bros 1,2 and 3 put together in one game.However there are extra levels for Super Mario Bros 2 which are only in the Japanese version of the game.The three games are very fun and classics for the 80's.They were excellent in the 80's,they were excellent in the 90's and they are excellent now!.Great games.

10/10