The Super Mario Bros. franchise needs no introduction, as it essentially is the introduction to platforming as we know it today. Released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, this first game of the series set the gold standard for video game design with its tight controls, creative level layouts, and iconic characters. Mario and Luigi leapt their way into pop culture, helping Nintendo revitalize the video game industry in the mid-80s.
Developed by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, Super Mario Bros. was groundbreaking for its time. It brought smooth scrolling levels, memorable enemy designs, and timeless music by Koji Kondo that continues to be instantly recognizable decades later. The game's success turned Mario into the face of Nintendo, cementing the franchise as one of the most influential in video game history.
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This game is arguably the biggest milestone in the history of video games - of course it needs to have a video on my channel! I planned doing an LP for it in 2025, but the truth is: I'm not good at the game at all, and so this one Let's Fail video will have to do.
