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What platform does Super Mario Bros. run on?

Super Mario Bros. is a MS-DOS / PC game from 1985.

When was Super Mario Bros. released?

Super Mario Bros. was released in 1985.

Who made Super Mario Bros.?

Super Mario Bros. was developed by Nintendo.

What genre is Super Mario Bros.?

Super Mario Bros. falls under: Platform.

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Save inside the game itself — via its own menu, or F2/F3. And if you log in (free), your position is also stored in the cloud, so you can continue on another computer or phone.

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You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.

How do I control Super Mario Bros.?

The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.

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1985 · Platform · Nintendo · MS-DOS / PC

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About the game

Super Mario Bros. is one of those games whose importance is almost impossible to overstate. Released by Nintendo in 1985 for the Famicom and NES, it was the title that helped revive a home console market still reeling from the 1983 crash, and it established a template for the side-scrolling platformer that countless games would follow. Designed under Shigeru Miyamoto, it sent the plumber Mario running and jumping through the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Toadstool from the villainous Bowser.

What made it so influential was the sheer precision of its design. Mario's momentum-based movement, the satisfying arc of his jump, and the way enemies like Goombas and Koopa Troopas were arranged all taught players the rules without a single line of tutorial text. Power-ups such as the Super Mushroom, the Fire Flower and the fleeting invincibility of the Star added variety, while hidden blocks, warp pipes and secret shortcuts rewarded curiosity and experimentation across its eight worlds.

Decades on, the game holds up remarkably well precisely because that core movement feels so right. The challenge ramps up steadily, the levels are compact and memorable, and there is no filler. The visuals are simple and the sound is a handful of unforgettable chiptune melodies, yet the whole thing remains genuinely fun to pick up. Few games from the era are as immediately approachable, and fewer still have aged so gracefully.

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Can I play Super Mario Bros. online for free?: Yes — you can play Super Mario Bros. right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.
Can I download Super Mario Bros.?: Yes, Super Mario Bros. is available to download here — use the Download button on this page.
What platform does Super Mario Bros. run on?: Super Mario Bros. is a MS-DOS / PC game from 1985.
When was Super Mario Bros. released?: Super Mario Bros. was released in 1985.
Who made Super Mario Bros.?: Super Mario Bros. was developed by Nintendo.
What genre is Super Mario Bros.?: Super Mario Bros. falls under: Platform.
How do I save my progress in Super Mario Bros.?: Save inside the game itself — via its own menu, or F2/F3. And if you log in (free), your position is also stored in the cloud, so you can continue on another computer or phone.
Is it legal to play Super Mario Bros. online here?: You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.
How do I control Super Mario Bros.?: The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.
Can I play Super Mario Bros. on mobile?: Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.

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Comments (6)

Back.15 19.10.2010

paddy 19.10.2010

tak jo no :)

denča 7.11.2010

Angelo 12.12.2010

ted si muzete zahrat hra super mario online jako flash hru ;)

Ruzena85 4.1.2011

janaj 29.6.2011

proč mi nejde spustit?

Super Mario Bros.

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Platform: MS-DOS / PC
Year: 1985
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Ken Martin
Genre: Platform
Also known as: musi Supa Malijo Pulasasu · Super Mario Brothers · Super Mario Bros. 1 · SMB
Players: 1 hráč
License: Freeware

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Gaming platform: MS-DOS / PC_□✕

About the platform 1981–2000

For two decades MS-DOS was the main gaming platform on PCs. Games launched from the command line and used sound cards like Sound Blaster or AdLib. DOS is the home of legends such as Doom, Prince of Persia and Commander Keen.

Maker: IBM PC / Microsoft · Years: 1981–2000

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