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One of the greatest Mario Games of all time!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Many will no doubt praise this as the greatest Mario game of all time. To be truthful, of the Mario trilogy on the NES I don't know which one to choose as the best (but #2 let me play as Toad and Peach so that's probably the best one). They were all awesome games that I'll never forget and this vast one really stands out.

Super Mario Brothers 3 had the biggest selling video game release for years to come. While Super Mario Brothers 1 still remains the best selling game of all time, Super Mario Brothers 3 had the biggest selling release from 1990 to 1999. Unfortunately it's record was broken in 1999 by Final Fantasy VIII I believe.

First of all, let me remind EVERY gamer out there that this game certainly wouldn't stand a chance today with the more 128 bit systems (or would it?) around. Second, it was made in 1990! Why do gamers constantly try and compare old classics with today's standards in areas that they KNOW old classics can't match (Graphics, lentgh, sound etc.)? Forget that the game isn't what we'd get today and remember what it WAS back then!

A great classic game to remember without a doubt and you'll never regret a moment you had with this game. The gameplay is fun and the worlds get enormously huge as you go on. Not only that but this game presents a great challenge. EVEN for today's standards the game is still hard.

So let's all go out and have a nostalgic time with Super Mario Brothers 3. And while we're at it let's go out and get #1 and #2.

The best Mario game of all time.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

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.

The greatest game of all time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User

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.

Masterpiece! Truly A Game For Everybody!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User

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.

Hella old school fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User

If you like Mario 1 and 2 you'll love Mario 3. It is the best of them all. It offers a challenge but yet still a simple game to play not like the games of today that require a sixth sense just to walk thru it! There alot of secrets hidden in the game as well so it offers a little mystery as well. Its Hella old school video gaming fun!

Haha.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I have to agree with the other guy that talked abou his X-Box and how games have gotten so complicated. I'm playing the Elder Scrolls games now, and they're so amazing, but guess what? You have to put in like 40 hours a week of gameplay in order to get anywhere. Give me the good 'ol days of the NES and the Super Mario Brothers games! These games were challenging, yet extremely fun, and as for replay value? I still love the Nintendo over 20 years after it was released. I wish they could hire the old Nintendo programmers and apply their genius to today's video games, because now it's all about graphics, and substance is somehow lacking.

Best Mario Game EVER!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: March 08, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I LOVED THIS GAME SO MUCH!! I beat the game when I was 3-years-old, and have loved it ever since. Since new NES versions have came out over the years, I bought the GameBoy Advance version of it to show my appreciation!!

There's better Mario out there

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: May 30, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Many people praise this game to no end, and I honestly think it's just the "hardcore" thing to do. Super Mario Bros 3 (SMB3) was a noble effort back in the day, and really pushes the idea of what an NES game can be with intricate level layouts, maps, characters, items, and play mechanics. It also has a great graphical style that's uniquely its own. No other SMB game has ever looked liked this.

But when it comes to actual gameplay, it leaves me a bit wanting. My biggest complaint is the levels are *really* short. Even when later levels try to present you with challenges you can often just force your way through and still make it, because safety isn't far away. Nintendo chose quantity over quality, as there's certainly a lot of them. But when you don't have enough meat on any one level to bite into, it makes the game hard to get into.

Another big let down are the bosses. They're all almost identical (there's a template "sub-boss" form that all sub-bosses base their patterns on and a template "level boss" form that all level bosses base their patterns on. All sub/level bosses use the same (or extremely similiar) sprites too. All easily squashed with the standard 3 hits Miyamoto always requires.

I think SMB3 is just a case of Nintendo getting too caught up in the interface, items, graphics, etc and kinda forgetting about the gameplay. Try SMB2 instead. Either the vastly strange American version that's decidedly un-Mario but an incredibly well made platformer all the same, or the Japanese SMB2 which is basically SMB1 on steroids. Both much better games than SMB3 is.

Winner! Best NES Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 31, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Mama mia, don't get me started on Super Mario Bros. 3 for the NES. After seeing this game showcased on the movie "The Wizard" and waiting for months upon months while reading previews in "Nintendo Power" magazine, I finally got my dirty paws on this game and started playing it like crazy. This is the NES to end all NES games, a monumental game in its variability, length, and innovation.

Much, much more than a piece of gaming nostalgia, Super Mario 3 is still a truly great game. Challenging levels, hidden secrets, lots of suits for Mario to change in to, and varied game play make Super Mario 3 a game way ahead of its time. This is the game that makes us come to expect so much from new Mario titles every generation - this game set the bar for video games, and there's no denying it. One of the best-selling games of all-time, Super Mario 3 deserves as much praise as any game ever made for its contribution to gaming and its long-lasting appeal. Even more than a decade after its original release, it still provides enjoyment and lots of good gameplay.

So set aside Mario Sunshine (ick) and go back to your NES and play this game again. Let it remind you how great video games can be. Go ahead, let it make you expect the most out of games. If you don't, what's the point in playing them, anyway?

Super Sonic Bros 3 for NES and GameCube

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: November 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

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.

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