Fun Facts About Mario Bros.

Mario Bros. is a classic arcade game created by Nintendo and released on July 14, 1983, in North America and Japan. It was created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Gunpei Yokoi, following the success of Donkey Kong. The game features iconic plumbers Mario and Luigi, whose goal is to fend off a series of pests that enter through the pipes. It marked Luigi’s debut in the series as a second player. This game also takes a unique departure from the Mushroom Kingdom setting, taking place in the sewers of New York City. Several gameplay mechanics, such as hitting enemies from below, collecting coins, and hitting the POW Block, set the stage for future games in the franchise. In this post, we’ll uncover some possibly unknown facts and tidbits about the game, so read and enjoy!

Fact #1: Upon starting the first phase in the game, you may hear a familiar tune from Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik. You may also recognize this theme if you play Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix.

Fact #2: The game wasn’t affected during the video game crash of 1983. It was very popular in arcades and sold thousands of cabinets.

Fact #3: It was a precursor to Super Mario Bros. (released in 1985), introducing key characters and elements.

Fact #4: This game portrays Mario as a working-class plumber, establishing him as an everyday hero.

Fact #5: The slippery floor effect was an accident that resulted from hardware limitations. It does, however, add a unique challenge.

Fact #6: The almighty POW Block that stuns all onscreen enemies made its first appearance in this game, becoming a recurring item in the franchise.

Fact #7: The vibrant green pipes were designed to add color. The sewer systems in New York inspired this.

Fact #8: It was stated by Miyamoto that the 2-player mode and some aspects of the gameplay were inspired by the 1982 arcade game Joust.

Conclusion

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