Arcade Archives: Vs. Super Mario Bros.

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27

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  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 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.
  2. 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 say but I don’t feel like typing it.
  3. JJTX
    Apr 27, 2019
    7
    When I first encountered Vs. Super Mario Bros. in an arcade as a kid, I was baffled by its surprising difficulty and "wrong" courses. More than 30 years later, of course, we now know this was a remix of sorts, featuring a few stages from the original SMB combined with Japan's Super Mario Bros. 2, a.k.a. The Lost Levels. For hardcore Mario maniacs only, Vs. SMB is challenging andWhen I first encountered Vs. Super Mario Bros. in an arcade as a kid, I was baffled by its surprising difficulty and "wrong" courses. More than 30 years later, of course, we now know this was a remix of sorts, featuring a few stages from the original SMB combined with Japan's Super Mario Bros. 2, a.k.a. The Lost Levels. For hardcore Mario maniacs only, Vs. SMB is challenging and unforgiving -- you can't brute force your way through it with unlimited arcade credits, as Nintendo and Hamster have chosen to restrict the use of continues. Only truly super players will be able to finish the one and only arcade game in the Super Mario series -- one that was never before available on any home console (at least not in a legal, authorized manner).… Expand
  4. Digibutter64
    May 17, 2018
    8
    This is largely the same as the NES classic Super Mario Bros.. In terms of core gameplay, some enemies and items are in different spots. You can, however, change the screen to your liking; you can increase its size to cover the background on the edges, for example. You can also upload your high score online and change timer speed, among other small bonuses.

    The game is probably what    This is largely the same as the NES classic Super Mario Bros.. In terms of core gameplay, some enemies and items are in different spots. You can, however, change the screen to your liking; you can increase its size to cover the background on the edges, for example. You can also upload your high score online and change timer speed, among other small bonuses.

    The game is probably what you'd expect from the title; an arcade version of Super Mario Bros.. Gameplay is familiar, involving stomping on Goombas, Koopa Troopas, etc. to get to Bowser, defeat him, and rescue Peach. Games are started (and continued should you run out of lives) by "inserting credits" (don't worry, no additional payment required, it's done by pressing a button), which is a charming feature.

    If you've played the NES classic, you're not getting much new here. More of the same (akin to the difference between that game and The Lost Levels), but that's not necessarily a bad thing when it comes to Mario platformers, as proven by this release.    … Expand
  5. JourneyPlayz
    Jan 29, 2018
    6
    This is a Fantasic Replica of The Orignal Mario Bros. A Really Cheap game considering all the other switch games are so expensive. The online leaderboards are pretty cool... And there are "Different" Gamemods, Like Hiscore mode, where you have to get the higest score.. It's also nice. As The virual console isn't currently out. So it's nice to have it. Mostly just a nostagia Factor, Or ifThis is a Fantasic Replica of The Orignal Mario Bros. A Really Cheap game considering all the other switch games are so expensive. The online leaderboards are pretty cool... And there are "Different" Gamemods, Like Hiscore mode, where you have to get the higest score.. It's also nice. As The virual console isn't currently out. So it's nice to have it. Mostly just a nostagia Factor, Or if you wanna show someone how gaming used to be.… Expand
  6. SpookBones
    Jan 2, 2019
    7
    This game is a good enough way to experience Super Mario Bros. If you’re a purist and don’t want to play on a computer emulator. It also has levels from JPN’s SMB2, so that’s also a bonus. The harder levels provide a new challenge, but this is not necessarily a good thing. Some of the decisions are just stupid, like the first water level in the game now has a huge amount of bloopers. TheThis game is a good enough way to experience Super Mario Bros. If you’re a purist and don’t want to play on a computer emulator. It also has levels from JPN’s SMB2, so that’s also a bonus. The harder levels provide a new challenge, but this is not necessarily a good thing. Some of the decisions are just stupid, like the first water level in the game now has a huge amount of bloopers. The early levels are still fun though, it’s just that you’ll be raging by world 2. At least you don’t have to pay more than 8 dollars to play the game. If you can, play the real original SMB. But if you’re looking for a challenge, this is a good way to experience the game.… Expand
  7. BADGAMEGAMER
    May 17, 2019
    8
    Mario. But Harder. KEWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. Gnoah
    Jun 26, 2019
    8
    If you are willing to spend eight bucks on a classic game. This one is for you.
  9. 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 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    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 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!    … Expand

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  1. 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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  2. 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.
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