Classic NES Series: Super Mario Bros.

 Game Boy Advance
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 128 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 101 out of 128
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 128
  3. Negative: 4 out of 128
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  1. PaulH.
    Aug 16, 2005
    10
    The best of the classic Nes series.
  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 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
  3. 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 a toxic and horrible trope that legions of sub-par games have lazily copied.
  4. RobertA.
    Jul 12, 2004
    9
    I already own about 10 of these for the nes. but i just had to buy it for the gba. i was going to sell it new. but it was calling to me to open it and play. good thing i did. it's great, you can take it anywhere.
  5. Zegilgamesh
    Dec 30, 2012
    10
    To say this is not the most important gam ever created would be foolish. Not only is it fun, but it single handedly revitalized the video game industry after the crash of 1983.
  6. BrupcatBR
    Oct 23, 2015
    8
    I Wish this didn't exist... JUST KIDDING! this game is fun. it is.
    The only problem is that Nintendo aparentally doesn't know how to make sequels for it
    and now, its being PRAISED!
    Call of Duty does the same....everyone hates on it. But its still fun, a fact that we cannot ignore.
    but then Mario gets praised like THE ONLY GAME. THE ONE AND ONLY. for **** sake, sometimes Gaming just ****s up.
  7. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 28, 2015
    6
    It's one of the best games of all time for sure. Gaming wouldn't be what it is today without this game. However it has not aged well. Level design is still solid, but the controls are stiff and awkward. This, along with the fact that Mario doesn't stop moving for a second after you let go of the button, makes what should be simple platforming a chore.

    The game itself actually isn't    It's one of the best games of all time for sure. Gaming wouldn't be what it is today without this game. However it has not aged well. Level design is still solid, but the controls are stiff and awkward. This, along with the fact that Mario doesn't stop moving for a second after you let go of the button, makes what should be simple platforming a chore.

    The game itself actually isn't really hard, but many frustrating deaths come from struggling with the dated controls. Making a tricky jump only to have Mario slip right off is frustrating. You'll be left replaying levels just trying to figure out how to not get screwed by dated design.

    As you might expect the later levels are the ones you'll need the most practice on, but because there isn't a save system getting back to those levels takes a bit. Once you lose all of your lives you're have to start back at the beginning of the game. A simple mistake early on will hurt you later. However given the nature of the controls the mistakes aren't often your fault.

    All of this is just due to age and if gamers back then can put up with it then so can we. However it still makes the game a pain to play. Mario's first game is still worth a look though. It's a piece of gaming history that is still playable even if it's tedious and this GBA port is a decent way to do it. Perhaps it's best played on a NES for the full nostalgic/old-school effect, but it's still the exact same game you'll get here. It hasn't aged well, but I have to respect it's legacy.    … Expand
  8. Flynny1655
    Jun 13, 2014
    10
    When I saw this on amazon I cried with joy, my first game, reborn, the smaller screen is a small price to pay for me to re-enter my first ever game, and after all this time prove that my skiils as a gamer are diminished because I can't complete it anymore.
  9. Tbone413
    May 13, 2015
    10
    This is the game that started everything. And, as always, it's incredible. It still holds up today as the most famous and important video game ever. The best in the Classic NES series, the game set the standards for all 2D platformers.
  10. GamecubeLover
    Sep 2, 2016
    9
    Not only you can play the first super mario bros on PC, NES, or gamecube, you can play it on an amazing handheld and with amazing gameplay! But toad gave me the finger...
  11. FilemonBR
    Sep 1, 2016
    9
    O melhor jogo do mario para mim, divertido e bonito, e no gba fica ainda melhor ja que voce pode levar para aonde for, jogo classico, acho que todos deveriam jogar
  12. Kingofdanerds
    Nov 10, 2016
    9
    This a great game for those who are into old school gaming but don't have the appropriate console to play the original. There is nothing new about this version from the original. A great new classic! 9/10.
  13. Retro_indepecat
    Sep 1, 2017
    9
    it's not the version that I want to talk about, but... The latest time I played this game was two years ago on my phone with an external controller, and I enjoyed like when I play it 20 or 25 years ago!
  14. BrettSiebenhaar
    Aug 10, 2018
    7
    I am a Mario fanatic! I grew up playing the original Mario on the NES. The game is fun and it was a good starter, but wow, it hasn't aged that well. Mario Bros 3 on the other hand, there you go!
  15. Batman5907
    Jun 9, 2018
    9
    Super Mario Bros NES classic is a good port but the only thing holding it down is the screen crunch.
  16. Nekellor
    Aug 1, 2018
    4
    Оценка сделана на той основе, как эта игра выглядит сегодня, с сильной завышением оценки за возраст игры.
  17. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Хорошая игра. Хороший порт идеальной игры. Super Mario Bros игра которая не требует представлений.
  18. IReviewGames101
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    this game is a great port of the classic game that made us all love Mario and there is really nothing bad to it, however, one thing that bugs me is Mario’s hair, his hair is completely different then the original, which I don’t get cause the game boy color version got it right. anyways this is one of the best of nes classics series and I recommend you play it by emulation or on gba.
  19. RZaga
    Jan 28, 2020
    9
    One of the first genre defining games from Mr. Miyamoto, Super Mario Bros is a classic of the gaming industry. It laid the groundwork for future platformers to emulate.

    For its time, it presented a nicely paced journey with pleasant movements, an innovative way to use jumping, and just the right tuning of difficulty. The music in this game is one of the most iconic soundtracks in the    One of the first genre defining games from Mr. Miyamoto, Super Mario Bros is a classic of the gaming industry. It laid the groundwork for future platformers to emulate.

    For its time, it presented a nicely paced journey with pleasant movements, an innovative way to use jumping, and just the right tuning of difficulty.

    The music in this game is one of the most iconic soundtracks in the gaming community. It's upbeat and addictive music add a nice layer of joy to the gaming experience.

    The replayability of this game is very apparent, with none of the levels feeling stale or old after a while. The levels were designed well enough to entice players to keep coming back.

    Super Mario Bros left behind a legacy that no other game can set. It deserves to be remembered as such.    … Expand
  20. Ansheli_Cba361
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Su mecánica de juego tan simple es lo hace tan interesante, tomando en cuenta la época en la que salió no fue una obra maestra que haya cautivado al mundo con su historia, pero eso no quita que es realmente un juego que marcó historia en rl mundo de los videojuegos y es un gran pklar en este ya que cimentó la popularidad de este universo
  21. BM30
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    SMB on the GBA is pretty much one-to-one with it's nes counterpart so there's not much to say other than the screen crunch is mildly annoying. Other than that a pretty solid title.
  22. A-Lyra
    Apr 27, 2021
    5
    Dear 7-4 and 8-4 designers... WHY?!

    Those 2 aside it’s a great game, bad (horrible imo) control, but it’s still playable, quite simple game but hey, it’s a NES game
  23. jfjdkadlkldssd
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    This game was great at the time, but its overrated by nostalgia now. Only play this game if your interested in how the series started
  24. Revon
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    Es una obra maestra. Revisitarla en la actualidad y poder disfrutarla indica la genialidad de este trocito de historia y arte
  25. hector_bcn98
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Seguramente sea un juego que no envejezca nunca, un emblema que se aferra al paso del tiempo, pero claro, es muy mejorable. Incluso para la época. Sentó las bases del futuro de los videojuegos.
  26. deycd
    Aug 13, 2021
    8
    Es simple sin llegar a ser soso, buen plataformeo y mecánicas, te vas a divertir.
  27. yxckson
    Dec 2, 2020
    5
    Look, I get it. It's the game that started it all, but that doesn't mean it was bad or good. Yes, as this may be a great game for its time, you play this game now and realize how big of a pain in the ass it is. The movement has always been my main issue as Mario always felt so unbelievably clunky to control and I feel as if sometimes the game would just cheat me off a platform with theLook, I get it. It's the game that started it all, but that doesn't mean it was bad or good. Yes, as this may be a great game for its time, you play this game now and realize how big of a pain in the ass it is. The movement has always been my main issue as Mario always felt so unbelievably clunky to control and I feel as if sometimes the game would just cheat me off a platform with the irritating hitboxes this game has. I should clarify however, that I have beaten the game, and I mean actually beaten the main game, no shortcuts or anything, and the only reason why I kept myself going was because I felt it was only right that I beat the first game if I love the franchise so much. And look, this game isn't all bad, it was still enjoyable to play, but it is just unbelievably frustrating as all hell. Thanks for being the start to the franchise, but I would rather play almost any other main Mario game.… Expand
  28. SuperB3yt
    Dec 14, 2020
    6
    Now look. I love this game, and if I lived in the 80s or 90s I would give this game a 9. But this is 2020 damnit. Yeah this game hasn't aged well really and there are so many other great Mario games out there, but this game really is important to the video game community. And without Mario, we wouldn't have Banjo-Kazooie, Conker, and even Sonic. So I give it a

    68/100
  29. MoonSlayer
    Feb 7, 2023
    8
    Un juego de mi infancia , me trae un monto de recuerdos , divertidisimo ,dificil a medida justa
  30. iCampoRamil
    Apr 23, 2021
    8
    Es un juego precioso de jugar, y parece que no, pero se te puede complicar en cuanto a dificultad, no por dificil, si no porque las mecánicas son tan antiguas que puedes flaquear.
    Ver cómo han ido mejorando los Marios, y ahora volver a los inicios, es un viaje precioso.
    Se pasa muy rápido, menos de 2h, incluso con algún truquillo que otro, dentro del juego, es decir, easter eggs, se pasa    Es un juego precioso de jugar, y parece que no, pero se te puede complicar en cuanto a dificultad, no por dificil, si no porque las mecánicas son tan antiguas que puedes flaquear.
    Ver cómo han ido mejorando los Marios, y ahora volver a los inicios, es un viaje precioso.
    Se pasa muy rápido, menos de 2h, incluso con algún truquillo que otro, dentro del juego, es decir, easter eggs, se pasa el doble de rápido, pero yo creo que lo suyo es disfrutarlo en su totalidad.
    Es un juego que si amas los videojuegos tienes que jugar, hay que apreciar su grandeza y todo lo que trajo consigo, es verdad que no es nada de otro mundo, pero sigue siendo muy entretenido. Gracias Mario, y gracias Nintendo    … Expand
  31. Billycs
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    Game ini jelek!!1!11!!111!!1!!!!!!11!!!!!!!!!1 Tapi boong pal pale pal pale pal paleee
  32. Ardho
    Feb 7, 2022
    9
    best game on NES...........................................................
  33. WPB
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super realistic, incredibly immersive, really makes me feel like I'm on a magic mushrooms drug trip… Expand
  34. TSNintendogamer
    May 20, 2022
    8
    This game was really good. Especially since it was the first console game I've ever played. It took me so long to beat the game like almost 8 years. I started playing the game at 6 years old and beat it at 14. It was just that damn jump that messed me up in world 8-2. However as a game in general, I feel like it has a good challenge but it sucks how you have to go back to theThis game was really good. Especially since it was the first console game I've ever played. It took me so long to beat the game like almost 8 years. I started playing the game at 6 years old and beat it at 14. It was just that damn jump that messed me up in world 8-2. However as a game in general, I feel like it has a good challenge but it sucks how you have to go back to the beginning unless you know the trick for it. Most of the levels are easy but it gets hard in world 7. It's really cool how you get to skip worlds too. However besides the game being hard, it's a sham that the game uses the same levels but harder which wasn't a thing after until super mario 3d land. Another complaint is that the controls aren't as good as mario games like super mario bros 3, world, and new super mario bros DS.… Expand
  35. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 30, 2022
    8
    No envejece, pese a los años sigue siendo divertido y desafiante.
    Nota Final: 8
  36. starry_
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    All time classic. Hard as **** but it’s basically one of the grandfathers of gaming and is infinitely fun and replay-able to this day. Loved the amounts of secrets and speed running techniques the game has too.
  37. CollectorCarter
    Aug 23, 2022
    8
    This is a gem that has only gotten better over time. A classic that you have to play all the way through.
  38. aaronnmp96
    Feb 6, 2023
    8
    a good challenge, it's fun and a great challenge, A true classic, a good start to a saga
  39. Bek_
    Feb 1, 2023
    4
    i dont gett the hype for maro gamme he just sjump on th gompa and the mushroom man go "proncess no her get lose" ad it hurt my feeling
  40. GianLuccaTG
    Mar 25, 2023
    8
    Awesome Game, The NES Game Is A Classic And GBA Version Is Awesome, Both Versions Are Very Good, I Recommend NES Version Or Super Mario All Stars SNES Version, But The GBA One Is Pretty Good Too
  41. Nevbear1206
    Apr 9, 2023
    8
    The video game of all time, classic and pure Mario gameplay. Dated, yet still a joy.
  42. samorsalmon
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    i have a big brother so i was alway player 2 wich kind of ruined the experience... im kiddin it was just a bit of trauma kidding again good game alot of nostalgia

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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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
  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.
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  2. Game Informer
    90
    For purists, this is the cream of the crop in retro goodness. [June 2004, p.138]
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  3. 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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