Super Mario Bros 3 (NES)

About Super Mario Bros 3 (NES)

Super Mario Bros 3 first launched in Japan in 1988. North America got it two years later. Mario and Luigi set out to save Princess Toadstool. They free rulers across seven kingdoms. Players open a map to pick paths. Fans note varied obstacles. They enjoy new suits with different moves.

Press a button at the title screen. You step into the first kingdom. Use the arrow pad to run and jump. Jump on top of foes to clear a path. Grab a super mushroom to grow bigger. Pick up a fire flower to toss fireballs. Find a super leaf to glide downward. Each level ends at a flagpole. You must touch its tip. Boss fights wait at castles. You must beat Koopalings. Bowser blocks your path to the princess.

Look for hidden rooms inside brick blocks and pipes. Secret areas hold extra items. Keep a power-up on hand for risky stages. The frog suit gives full control in water worlds. You swap suits to match each kingdom. Some levels hide toad houses with health boosts. You can tweak button layout in the settings menu. A solid layout helps you play for longer.