Classic NES Series: Super Mario Bros.

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Thunderbolt
    100
    Super Mario Bros. was, is, and always will be a gaming masterpiece. Its oft imitated, yet rarely equaled combination of gameplay responsiveness, superb level design and visual flourish, combined with that special loving touch that only Miyamoto seems able to wield, makes it one of those rare games that seems to transcend time.
  2. Gaming Age
    91
    It would make a great gift idea for anyone who has yet to experience this venerable classic.
  3. Play Magazine
    91
    Still infinitely playable and impeccably designed. [Aug 2004, p.61]
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  5. Cinescape
    91
    Still one of the best NES games ever, and perfect for the GBA.
  6. Game Informer
    90
    For purists, this is the cream of the crop in retro goodness. [June 2004, p.138]
  7. Pocket Games
    90
    This is it, the game that brought video games in America back from the dead. [Summer 2004, p.15]
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  8. GamePro
    90
    SMB's insane worlds, which beg exploration and conceptual absurdities, are anchored by intuitive controls and an innovative use of jump and slide physics, and midleap bending, culminating in a pinnacle of game design that redefined how video games were played. [July 2004, p.88]
  9. GameZone
    88
    I highly suggest you pick up this game, even if you have it on the NES.
  10. Nintendo Power
    84
    Although the graphics are clearly from another era, the gameplay and play control are as solid and enjoyable as those of any recent platform adventure. [July 2004, p.121]
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  11. IGN
    80
    Still a fantastic and amazingly fun design. But as a repackage, the Famicom Mini edition doesn't offer nearly as much as what was already given on the Game Boy Color.
  12. Nintendojo
    80
    There's no question in my mind: If you've never played Super Mario Bros., you can't call yourself a gamer. This is a pretty decent way to get to know Mario and Luigi, but there are flashier ("Super Mario All-Stars") and deeper ("Super Mario Bros. Deluxe") ways to do it.
  13. 1UP
    80
    Now we get a single game whose only extras are wireless multiplayer and the ability to save high-scores... manually. Logically speaking, the next step will be to charge full price for incomplete versions of the game.
  14. GameCube Advanced
    70
    A classic in the most basic sense of the word, it single handly brought Mario to a generation of gamers.
  15. GameSpot
    68
    The classic platformer holds up pretty well after all this time, though some minor technical issues prevent this reissue from being as super as the original game.

Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
4
#4 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
11
#11 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 128 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 128
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 128
  3. Negative: 4 out of 128
  1. FakeRobotGamer
    Nov 11, 2014
    1
    It's sad they rereleased this regressive garbage that teaches impressionable gamers that women are objects to be rescued and won, cementing aIt's sad they rereleased this regressive garbage that teaches impressionable gamers that women are objects to be rescued and won, cementing a toxic and horrible trope that legions of sub-par games have lazily copied.… Full Review »
  2. Aozz101x
    Jan 17, 2014
    8
    Super Mario Bros is one of fun games that i have played and a grate classic game for snes wii 3ds and more this game has brought joy to me andSuper Mario Bros is one of fun games that i have played and a grate classic game for snes wii 3ds and more this game has brought joy to me and i wish that had grew up during the nes era
    the game would be cool if it had a save point were you don't have start over but besides that this is still a game to enjoy    … Full Review »
  3. PaulH.
    Aug 16, 2005
    10
    The best of the classic Nes series.
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