Showing posts with label video games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label video games. Show all posts

Monday, June 14, 2010

Super Mario Bros. 2




Super Mario Bros. 2



In 1985 Super Mario Bros. was release and jump started the Mario Series. Can this sequel repeat the same satisfaction as the classic Super Mario Bros.?



In this game you are able to choose through four characters with all different strengths and weaknesses. However, this can become frustrating when you realized you selected the wrong character for the level. The playable characters are Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Peach. The story is not mentioned in this game and the graphics are not much better than in Super Mario Bros. Also in this game the levels are designed differently from the original. The absence of idem blocks and classic enemies (Goombas, Koopas, Hammer Bros., etc) in the game makes it less enjoyable. The game also has a no power suits (Fire Flower) and a more confusing life gauge that confuses me. The game has good length though of these changes and the music still give the Mario Series charm to each level.This game also has new boss battles at the end of each level. However, this can become boring after playing for a while. I feel that the game, Super Mario Bros. 2, lacks the Mario feel but is still a great game to play.

  • 2D Graphics 7.5/10
  • Difficulty 7/10
  • Creativity 7.75/10
  • Characters 6/10
  • Story 4.5/10
  • Music 10/10
  • Level Design 5.5/10
  • Controls 10/10
  • Extras 8/10
  • Bosses 7/10
  • Length 8/10

Total 6/10

Super Mario Bros. (original)



Super Mario Bros. (Original)


In 1985 Nintendo released super Mario bros. This game started the 2D platform game and Nintendo.



In this game and for its time the graphics were like the arcade games and the story was the same in all the Mario series. Of course the story is getting old but what is a Mario game without it. However in this game the boss battles repeat themselves over and over to where it drives you crazy. Also the game is very difficult with no saves and only three lifes to survive through eight worlds. But this game is full of creativity and the controls are simple and easy. The level design seems to repeat itself but is full of secrets and warp zones. The classic music makes you remember this game and the series through your life.




  • 2D Graphics 7/10

  • Difficulty 6/10

  • Creativity 10/10

  • Story 9/10

  • Music 10/10

  • Level Design 7/10

  • Controls 10/10

  • Extras 8/10

  • Bosses 7.5/10

  • Length 7.5/10

Total 8.2/10