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Atari 7800 · Platformer
Mario Bros.
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Atari 7800 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mario Bros. |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Mario Bros. is a platformer released for the Atari 7800, developed by Nintendo and published by Atari.
Among the 8 7800 platformers in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mario Bros. series. The series also appears on other systems with Mario Bros. (2600) and Mario Bros. (C64). Nintendo also made Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. for the 7800.
Mario Bros. supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the 7800's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Mario Bros. is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Mario Bros. walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Mario Bros..
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Playing 7800 games today
The 7800 has a compact library with a handful of standout arcade ports and a lively homebrew scene. The Atari 2600+ and 7800+ reissues play original 7800 cartridges over HDMI.
Mario Bros. FAQ
Who made Mario Bros.?
It was developed by Nintendo and published by Atari.
Is Mario Bros. multiplayer?
Yes. Mario Bros. supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Mario Bros. take to play?
As a platformer, Mario Bros. typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Mario Bros. on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.