Donkey Kong Classic
Commodore 64 · Platformer
Mario Bros.
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mario Bros. |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Developed by Nintendo, Mario Bros. arrived on the Commodore 64 as a platformer.
Among the 156 C64 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. (7800). Nintendo also made Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. for the C64.
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 C64'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..
If you like Mario Bros., the Matrix also picks…
Super Mario Bros. Classic
Super Mario Bros. 3 Classic
Super Mario World Classic
Ice Climber Classic Co-op
Donkey Kong Jr. Classic
Popeye Classic
Super Mario All-Stars Classic
Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Mario Bros. FAQ
Who made Mario Bros.?
It was developed by Nintendo.
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.