Arcade Archives: Vs. Super Mario Bros.

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No score yet - based on 2 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Nintendo Life
    Dec 24, 2017
    90
    Super Mario Bros. being playable on a Nintendo system is not particularly surprising, but that it should first appear on Switch in its VS. incarnation is a welcome bonus. The excellent gameplay, catchy music and a large chunk of the levels are still present, but the new stages make for a different feel that muscle-memory won't get you through. Those levels may have since appeared in The Lost Levels, but their inclusion here alongside changes to existing levels (including a different solution to a multi-path puzzle) make for a still enjoyable but tougher alternative way of playing, with highscore chasing also adding to the fun thanks to the online leaderboards. Even if you can play through the regular version of the game in your sleep, VS. Super Mario Bros. is an excellent - and challenging - choice for platforming fans.
  2. Video Chums
    Dec 26, 2017
    76
    Arcade Archives: Vs. Super Mario Bros. is a fantastic way to experience Nintendo's defining 2D platformer in a slightly different light. In the end, if you're a hardcore fan then buying this long-lost gem is a no-brainer.

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. Sanistus
    Dec 23, 2017
    5
    $7.99 really doesn't feel fair for such an old and basic game. On top of that, the graphics are also a bit blurry. It's not sharp like you$7.99 really doesn't feel fair for such an old and basic game. On top of that, the graphics are also a bit blurry. It's not sharp like you would normally expect from emulation. The game has online leaderboards added to it, which is nice, but it's nothing fancy.

    It's still Mario, and it's still fun, but I'd pass at that price. Wait for a sale or something, if you really need your fix.    … Full Review »
  2. Fireyoshi779
    May 28, 2023
    7
    The game is pretty good,it sounds and looks good,feeling like a arcade cabinet and nes combined on a switch but to modern kids like me whoThe game is pretty good,it sounds and looks good,feeling like a arcade cabinet and nes combined on a switch but to modern kids like me who grew up with 3ds,Wii u and switch it's a bit tricky to get used to!
    It has nes game logic which makes sense but if you die you go back to the being of the world you were in which I hate and at 2-1 you can get stuck near the flag pole unless you grab a mushroom and didn't get hit but this does give me something to look forward to and it's more harder than new super Mario bros and if i beat it am gonna be very satisfied and I'll have Mario bros for nes even if switch online shuts down,nice touch!    … Full Review »
  3. NathanB4567
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    I thought this game was trash because it does not have the feel of the classic games, therefore, it’s not that good. I have plenty more to sayI thought this game was trash because it does not have the feel of the classic games, therefore, it’s not that good. I have plenty more to say but I don’t feel like typing it.… Full Review »
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