Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 Classic
Game Boy · Platformer
Super Mario Land
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Mario Bros |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 36 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1989, Super Mario Land is a platformer developed by Nintendo.
It belongs to the Game Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1989 include Tetris, Alleyway and Castlevania: The Adventure. Among the 164 Game Boy platformers in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mario Bros series; on the Game Boy you can also try Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3. The series also appears on other systems with Dr. Mario (NES) and Super Mario All-Stars (SNES). Nintendo also made Pokémon Yellow, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Super Mario Land 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.
Super Mario Land cheats & codes
102 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Always Have Power Ball | 00A-17B-C49 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time (Switch Off At End Of Stage To Go On) | 008-60A-E6E |
| Messes Up Levels. (Change First 2 Digits To Your Liking) | 300
01B |
| Time Goes Twice As Fast | 208
60A
E6E |
| Infinite Time, Turn Off Code At The End Of The Level | FF8
60A
E6E |
| 99 Lives | 99D
49C
E62 |
Super Mario Land walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super Mario Land.
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Super Mario Land FAQ
When did Super Mario Land come out on the Game Boy?
Super Mario Land was released for the Game Boy in 1989.
Who made Super Mario Land?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Super Mario Land multiplayer?
No. Super Mario Land is a single-player game.
How long does Super Mario Land take to play?
As a platformer, Super Mario Land typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Super Mario Land 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.