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Super Mario Bros. 3 Review (continued)
More User Submitted Super Mario Bros. 3 Reviews
Date: 2005-08-10
Masterpiece! Truly A Game For Everybody!
Although this is not my favorite game of all time, this is the best game that the NES every released. What's even greater about this game is that I believe that everybody can have fun with this game.
STORY
There isn't anything really, other than plumber Mario is out to rescue whereever from whoever, however he can. Not very detailed, I know, but the writing is not important and isn't treated as if it is.
GRAPHICS
I think this game still looks fantasic. The colors are vibrant, the design of the levels is genius, the characters and enemies look detailed and move well. This game wasn't supposed to look realistic anyway, so the fantastical approach increases the the fun.
SOUND
The music is very catchy and never annoying. There are moments where it's truly heart-pounding. From the suspense of the hovership levels, to the haunting mood of the castles. Of course it's all done with 'bleeps/bloops' technology, but it doesn't distract or annoy.
GAMEPLAY
Easy to grab, and boatloads of fun to play. There are dozens of items to use in this platforming benchmark. Mario will traverse from one side of the screen to other, avoiding and eliminating enemies along the way, and escaping those fearsome falls of doom. There are hundreds of secrets for the hardcore gamer, and plenty of surprises for those not necessarily looking for them. The first "Super Mario Bros." is more user-friendly because it's basic, but this game is twice as great.
REPLAY VALUE
Unfortunately, there is no saving, so you'll have to beat this game in one long sitting. Better set some time aside, because if you don't find the shortcuts (which will pass up some creative levels), you'll be playing this game for at least 4 hours...if not more! But you'll love every second of it!
Of all of the NES games ever made, this is my absolute favorite! I highly recommend this game to anybody who enjoys games! "Tetris"..."Pac-Man"..."Pong"..."Super Mario Bros." all games for anybody looking to have a good time.
Date: 2004-11-17
Super Sonic Bros 3 for NES and GameCube
Now you can you play SSB3 on your NES Emulator or play it on your GameCube.
NOTE: Nintendo DS is coming on November 21st 2004.
Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES/GBA)
Super Sonic Bros. 3 (NES/GBA/GC)
Super Sonic Bros. 3 Release Date
NES 1988
GBA 2003
GC 2004
(c) 1988, 2004 Nintendo.
Date: 2004-05-09
Super Mario 3, my greatest Nintendo addiction ever!
Ah, Super Mario Bros. 3-- one of the all-time classics from the days of yore, and one of my all-time fave console video games. I could play this for hours on end... and I would do so quite often. Sure its graphics are relatively primitive compared to today's painstakingly-rendered and graphics-engined offerings, but what a time I had playin' it. Without taking any warp shortcuts or skipping levels within a world, I was usually able to get through everything in about four hours, give or take a few minutes for bathroom/snack breaks. Sometimes I'd play this to the exclusion of doin' my homework, or going outside to see what the real world looks like:
ME: "Um... mom? What's that big blinding light up in the sky?"
MOM: "That's the sun, dear."
Speakin' of my mom: SMB3 became the first video game she got into playing, although she lacked the will & the patience to play it with any competence. Hey, they were workin' to support my sorry @$$, put food on the table, and pay the mortgage (come to think of it, they're still doin' alla' that today!)-- it's not like they had time to revel in the kinda frivolous, non-productive lollygagging that I lived for...
Anyhoo, while I sometimes enjoyed playing two-man SMB3 with ma-- I especially enjoyed keepin' her from taking on the next level by luring her into the challenge mode, which pitted Mario against Luigi in a classic Mario Bros. mini-game-- I much preferred to go solo. I didn't feel the need to wait for her to clear a level, and I could pick up all the hidden bonuses for myself. Yeah, I'm a selfish player-- whattaya gonna do `bout it?!
Speakin' of bonuses: the mini-games and discovery of hidden power-ups was half the fun for me. I especially enjoyed raiding the coin ships that would show up once in a blue moon, and I did a pretty good job with the card matching game. `Course, when you've got a copy of the Nintendo Power magazine that shows you all the tips, tricks, and cheats-- well, I think you get the picture...
Sadly, as time wore on and I began mastering this all-time classic, I found myself a bit bored with the whole thing. It had gotten to the point where I rarely needed to use my inventory of power-ups and suits to get through everything without too much trouble. And thanks to one particular level in the seventh world, I was able to max-out my One-Ups, which meant I could play almost indefinitely. Still, after the big thrill was gone I'd pull out my old NES system once a year or so, pop the Super Mario 3 cartridge in, and start playin' it again for old time's sake. That is, until the console finally gave up the ghost after many years of faithful service to my sun-deprived, caffeine-addled self. I've been considerin' hitting the local flea market and picking up a refurb NES from this one dealer for about twenty bucks, but I've just been too lazy to do so. Hmm... ya know what, I think I'll do just that tomorrow before I go to work. Yeah, I'll hit the local flea market, pick myself up a "new" NES, and geek out to SM3 all evening after my shift ends. No wait, I'll grab a 16-bit Super NES and the Super Mario All-Stars game pack (check it out at www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000050FBJ/qid=1084083990/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl63/104-3503582-3486339?v=glance&s=videogames&n=507846) instead. Then I'll have all of the Super Mario games on one cartridge, and I can save the games for future play (which is something I was unable to do on the 8-bit cartridge).
Wish me luck...
`Late
Date: 2004-03-12
The greatest game of all time
I don't agree with those who say that this game cannot compare with new games. Sure, graphics and sound none of them stand a chance. But as far as game play and fun, the oldies can and do compete and I place this game as the most enjoyable I have ever experienced. And that IS the whole point of video games after all.Game play 10/10
Easily the most important category and easy this game's strong suit. Not only are the controls easy to master, but the challenges in the levels vary and continue to present you with new tasks as the game progresses. Sound and graphics 2/10 now 9/10 then
The graphics fit the game. That's all they need to do. But they are not by any means realistic. Story - nonexistant Replay Value 10/10
I have played this game countless times. The lack of the save option is awful, terrible even, but as a result I have learned to play the first world with my eyes closed. Plus the creators had to have this in mind as there are plenty of things to find in the early going. Overall 10/10
Like I said, for me this is the greatest video game ever.
Date: 2004-02-19
The best Mario game of all time.
I played this game ever since I was a little kid.Im now 21 and still play it.I bought Super Mario Advance 4 which was a version of this game while it was excellent the original one is better.The graphics are still some of the best in any Mario game.Nothing fancy but it just looks great.Its hard to describe.
The music isnt as good as Super Mario Worlds but its equally as long and just as challenging.If you want to know what the best Mario game ever is like get this and you wont be disappointed.
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