Mario Bros.: The Arcade Classic That Started It All
Published: July 14, 2025 | Event Date: July 14, 1983
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Quick Facts
| Title | Mario Bros. |
|---|---|
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Designer(s) | Shigeru Miyamoto, Gunpei Yokoi |
| Release Date | July 14, 1983 |
| Genre | Platform |
| Platforms | Arcade, NES, Atari 2600, others |
Overview
Mario Bros. is a 1983 arcade video game developed by Nintendo. It features Mario and Luigi working together in New York sewers, battling creatures that come out of pipes. Players must flip enemies from below, then kick them off the stage. It introduced new gameplay mechanics and established many elements that would evolve into the Super Mario series.
The game featured cooperative two-player mode, the iconic "POW" block, and increasingly challenging stages. While not as globally recognized as Super Mario Bros., it laid the foundation for the franchise’s success and Luigi’s introduction.
Conclusion
Mario Bros. was a groundbreaking game that established the foundation for the Super Mario series. It introduced new gameplay mechanics and established many elements that would evolve into the franchise. While not as globally recognized as Super Mario Bros., it laid the foundation for the franchise’s success and Luigi’s introduction.