Virtual Boy · Action / Platformer
Mario Clash
Certified classic
| System | Virtual Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Mario |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Virtual Boy in 1995, Mario Clash is an action game developed by Nintendo. It blends action and platformer elements.
It belongs to the Virtual Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Virtual Boy releases from 1995 include Mario's Tennis, Virtual Boy Wario Land and Jack Bros..
It is part of the Mario series. The series also appears on other systems with Super Mario 64 (N64) and Super Mario RPG (SNES). Nintendo also made Mario's Tennis, Virtual Boy Wario Land and Teleroboxer for the Virtual Boy.
Mario Clash is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the Virtual Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mario Clash is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Mario Clash walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Mario Clash.
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Playing Virtual Boy games today
With only a couple of dozen games released, the Virtual Boy is a library you can explore in full. Mario's Tennis, Wario Land and Red Alarm are the usual starting points.
Mario Clash FAQ
When did Mario Clash come out on the Virtual Boy?
Mario Clash was released for the Virtual Boy in 1995.
Who made Mario Clash?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Mario Clash multiplayer?
No. Mario Clash is a single-player game.
How long does Mario Clash take to play?
As an action game, Mario Clash 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 Mario Clash 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.