Super Mario Bros. is a video game franchise created by Nintendo. The franchise follows Mario, the character who is tasked with rescuing Princess Peach from the primary antagonist, Bowser. The series has become one of the most recognizable and iconic franchises in the gaming industry.
Super Mario Bros. was first released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
The game was a huge success, becoming the best-selling video game of all time until it was surpassed by Wii Sports in 2009.
The franchise has since expanded to include various spin-offs and sequels, including Super Mario 64, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Mario Odyssey, among others.
Sonic the Hedgehog is a video game franchise originally developed by Sega. The series features Sonic, a blue hedgehog who battles the series' main antagonist, Dr. Eggman.
Donkey Kong is a series of video games that began with the arcade game of the same name. The games follow Donkey Kong, a large ape who battles against Mario and other characters in various scenarios.
Crash Bandicoot is a video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog. The games focus on the character of Crash Bandicoot, a mutated marsupial who battles against his nemesis, Doctor Neo Cortex.
The original Super Mario Bros. game was released in 1985 for the NES. The game is a side-scrolling platformer that follows Mario as he attempts to rescue Princess Peach from the evil Bowser.
Super Mario 64 was released in 1996 for the Nintendo 64. The game was the first 3D Mario game and allowed players to explore a 3D world for the first time.
Super Mario Odyssey was released in 2017 for the Nintendo Switch. The game is a 3D platformer that allows players to control Mario and his new companion, Cappy, as they travel to different kingdoms to save Princess Peach from Bowser.
There are currently over 200 games in the Super Mario franchise, including mainline games, spin-offs, and remakes.
The best-selling Mario game of all time is New Super Mario Bros., with over 30 million copies sold worldwide.
The Super Mario franchise was created by Shigeru Miyamoto, a game designer at Nintendo.
The plot of Super Mario Bros. follows Mario as he attempts to rescue Princess Peach from the primary antagonist, Bowser.
Yes, Super Mario Bros. is available on modern consoles such as the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS through the Nintendo eShop.