Super Mario is a video game franchise created by Nintendo and starring their mascot, Mario. The franchise has expanded to include various spin-offs and crossovers, as well as a television series, an animated film, merchandise, and even a theme park.
The original Super Mario Bros. was released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, and has since been ported to numerous other consoles. The game follows Mario as he tries to rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser, the King of the Koopas. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 40 million copies worldwide.
Super Mario Bros. 2 was released in 1988 in Japan and 1990 in North America. The game introduces a number of new gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to pick up and throw objects. The game was not as well received as the first, but still sold over 20 million copies.
Super Mario Bros. 3, released in 1990, is widely considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time. The game introduces a number of new features, such as the ability to fly and swim. The game sold over 17 million copies, making it the best-selling game on the NES.
Super Mario World, released in 1991 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, is the first Mario game to take place in Dinosaur Land. The game introduces Yoshi, Mario’s dinosaur sidekick. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 20 million copies.
Super Mario 64, released in 1996 for the Nintendo 64, is the first 3D Mario game. The game introduces a number of new gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to grab and throw objects. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 11 million copies.
Super Mario Sunshine, released in 2002 for the GameCube, is the first Mario game to take place in an tropical setting. The game introduces a number of new gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to use a water pump to spray water. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 6 million copies.
Super Mario Galaxy, released in 2007 for the Wii, is the first Mario game to take place in space. The game introduces a number of new gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to use gravity to walk on walls and ceilings. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 11 million copies.
Super Mario Odyssey, released in 2017 for the Nintendo Switch, is the first Mario game to take place in the real world. The game introduces a number of new gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to possess enemies and objects. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 10 million copies.
