Super Mario All-Stars SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action

Super Mario All-Stars

Certified classic

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesMario Bros
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 27

Developed by Nintendo, Super Mario All-Stars arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a platformer. It blends platformer and action elements.

It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Secret of Mana, The Lost Vikings and Star Fox. Among the 140 SNES platformers in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Mario Bros series. The series also appears on other systems with Super Mario Land (Game Boy) and Dr. Mario (NES). Nintendo also made Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario Kart for the SNES.

Super Mario All-Stars 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 want to experience one of the SNES's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing Super Mario All-Stars 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 All-Stars gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Super Mario All-Stars cheats & codes

367 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Super Mario Bros.: FILE A, 1 player: Unlock any WorldD5DF-FADD
Super Mario Bros. 2: FILE A: Unlock any WorldD1D4-FA0D
Start FILE A game with 2 livesDFDF-FAAD
Start FILE A game with 10 livesDBDF-FAAD
Start FILE A game with 50 lives7FDF-FAAD
Start FILE A game with 100 lives17DF-FAAD

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Super Mario All-Stars walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Super Mario All-Stars FAQ

When did Super Mario All-Stars come out on the SNES?

Super Mario All-Stars was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.

Who made Super Mario All-Stars?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is Super Mario All-Stars multiplayer?

Yes. Super Mario All-Stars supports up to 2 players.

How long does Super Mario All-Stars take to play?

As a platformer, Super Mario All-Stars 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 All-Stars 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.

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