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Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer
Super Mario Bros.: 25th Anniversary
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Super Mario Bros |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Super Mario Bros.: 25th Anniversary is a platformer released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Nintendo.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber.
It is part of the Super Mario Bros series; on the NES you can also try Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2. The series also appears on other systems with Super Mario World (SNES) and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (Game Boy). Nintendo also made Duck Hunt, Excitebike and Ice Climber for the NES.
Super Mario Bros.: 25th Anniversary supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Super Mario Bros.: 25th Anniversary 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.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Super Mario Bros.: 25th Anniversary FAQ
When did Super Mario Bros.: 25th Anniversary come out on the NES?
Super Mario Bros.: 25th Anniversary was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Who made Super Mario Bros.: 25th Anniversary?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Super Mario Bros.: 25th Anniversary multiplayer?
Yes. Super Mario Bros.: 25th Anniversary supports up to 2 players.
How long does Super Mario Bros.: 25th Anniversary take to play?
As a platformer, Super Mario Bros.: 25th Anniversary 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.
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