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Super Mario Bros. 2

by Nintendo R&D4·published by Nintendo, Playtronic

1988E28
NESNintendoWii3DSWii UArcadeSwitch

Reader score

8.1/ 10

228 votes

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45

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About

This release of Super Mario Bros. 2 is completely different from its original Japanese counterpart, originating in the West and being in fact a version of Yume Kōjō: Dokidoki Panic with a different storyline and protagonists swapped for Mario and his friends.

One night Mario has a strange dream, where he opens a door to another world filled with even stranger creatures and lands than those in his last adventure against Bowser. Amazingly, the next day, Mario, Luigi, Toad, and the Princess stumble upon a cave, which leads to the world that was in Mario's dream.

Subcon, the land of dreams, is under an evil spell thanks to Wart, so Mario and the gang must save the day. New creatures to defeat and plenty of nasty surprises await.

Choose from the four characters, each differing in speed and jumping ability, and head on through 7 levels each filled with puzzles, bosses, bonus coins, the always helpful mushroom, and invincible star, plus bombs and magic potions. After each level, depending on the coins you collect, you can use them in the bonus game to collect extra lives.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Together

Split-screen

Perspective

Side view

Players

2 offline

Mods

The Beatles: Adventures in PepperlandSuper Mario Bros. 2 Christmas EditionSuper Mario Bros.: Wart's WonderlandSuper Mario Bros. 2 Squared: Return to Subcon

Included in

NES Classic EditionNintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer

Ported as

Luigi's Hammer Toss GamePrincess Toadstool's Castle Run Game

Port of

Remade as

Remastered as

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English——

Game details

Media Type

Cartridge

Number of Players Supported

1 Player

Box art

Also known as

Mario 2 — Informal title

SMB 2 — Informal title

Super Mario USA — Japanese re-release title

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Facts

Developer

Nintendo R&D4

Released

1988

Platforms

NESNintendoWii3DSWii UArcadeSwitch

Age ratings

PEGI3CLASS_INDLCEROAESRBEGRACALL

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Side view2D scrollingPlatformDirect control