In each world, you can cause a coin filled airship to spawn if you follow certain directions. You can hit the end goal block and be treated to fireworks based on whether you hit a mushroom, fire flower, or star. Mario starts in the Mushroom Kingdom, stomping Goombas, kicking Koopa and Parakoopa shells, and playing a game of chance at the end of the level.
This game features simple platforming in worlds that represent a specific environment. The Koopalings have also stolen the magic wands of each ruler, turning the kings into animals and causing panic in the seven kingdoms. They have each taken control of seven kingdoms in the world, flying above them in airships which Mario must somehow reach. Super Mario Bros 3 introduces the Koopalings, the children of Bowser from unknown origin.
The idea sadly wasn’t shown in any other Mario game (to my knowledge) except Super Mario Bros 2 with Subcon (a dream world Mario imagines that is also referred to as Mushroom Kingdom 2), and recently with the introduction of several kingdoms in Super Mario Odyessy. Basically the idea that Mario’s world is much larger than what the games focus on. What makes this game stand out compared to others for me is its establishing the existence of other kingdoms. It has a simple and fun plot, interesting and easy gameplay, and there are a few secrets hidden in this game.Īs per usual, Bowser has kidnapped Princess Peach and taken over the Mushroom Kingdom.
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I will still be writing my Gamecube series alongside this anything else I start.Īs this is a classic 2D game, Super Mario Bros 3 is simple compared to the harder 3D titles that have come out over the series lifetime. My goal with anything game related I write is to eventually immortalize all the games I own in some way. This will be Part 1 in a new serie s I am starting on Game Boy Advance games I own.
I am embarassed to admit my claim it was the first video game I ever played is not true and I don’t actually remember the very first video game I ever played. Originally released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System and released on the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Super Mario Bros 3 was the first game in the Mario Series that I remember playing.