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Super Mario Bros.
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985, "Super Mario Bros." quickly became one of the most popular games for the NES, as it came packed in with a large percentage of consoles. Featuring side-scrolling platform gameplay, "Super Mario Bros." introduced the location of the Mushroom Kingdom to players throughout the game's levels.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Released in the United States in 1988, "Super Mario Bros. 2" was actually a redesigned version of the Japanese title "Doki Doki Panic," as the original version of "Super Mario Bros. 2" was determined to be too difficult for international audiences. Featuring the ability to play as Mario, Luigi, the Princess and Toad, gameplay in "Super Mario Bros. 2" varied from the previous game by allowing players to pick up and throw objects, as well as introducing new enemies such as "Shy Guys" and "Bob-ombs."
Super Mario Bros. 3
Considered by IGN to be the most anticipated NES game of all time, the 1990 release of "Super Mario Bros. 3" was so monumental that the game was featured in the motion picture "The Wizard." Adding suits that grant Mario special powers to the platforming gameplay established in the previous two titles, "Super Mario Bros. 3" added the ability to fly, opening levels to new types of exploration. Considered by IGN to be the greatest NES game of all time, "Super Mario Bros. 3" marked the final game in the "Super Mario Bros." series for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Super Mario World
Released in 1991 as a pack-in game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, "Super Mario World" continued the side-scrolling platforming of the previous NES titles, while adding new innovations for the next generation. In addition to the game's 72 levels, power-up such as the cape and the ability to ride the dinosaur, Yoshi, gave players new ways to explore the world while taking in the increased graphical power of the Super Nintendo. The "Super Mario World" series was continued in 1996 by the title "Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island," in which players played directly as Yoshi, instead of Mario.
Super Mario All-Stars
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, "Super Mario All-Stars" collected the three NES "Super Mario Bros." titles and added "Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels," the original Japanese release of "Super Mario Bros. 2." Featuring updated graphics and the ability to save progress, "All-Stars" marked the first time that American gamers had the ability to play the original sequel to "Super Mario Bros."
Super Mario 64
Released in 1996 for the Nintendo 64, "Super Mario 64" marked the first three-dimensional appearance for the popular Nintendo character. Focusing on the platforming and exploration of previous Mario titles, "Super Mario 64" added the depth of 3D gameplay to the experience, allowing players to explore new areas of the Mushroom Kingdom while once again working to save the Princess from Bowser. "Super Mario 64" was well-received by reviewers, with IGN giving the title a 9.8 out of 10.