Vs. Super Mario Bros.
The Mario you know, only meaner, and with a quarter on the line.
Coming soon to UsuArcade
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In the meantime, head into the arcade and play the cabinets that are already there
- Year
- 1986
- Manufacturer
- Nintendo
- Players
- 2 players, alternating turns
- Genres
- Platformers
- Decade
- '80s arcade games
Plenty of people never knew Super Mario Bros. had its own arcade cabinet. Vs. Super Mario Bros. showed up in 1986 with the same plumber, the same pipes and the same Bowser, but with nastier traps built to make every quarter go faster.
It was the kind of oddball machine you'd stumble onto at a bowling alley or arcade, and it caught off guard the kids who had the home version memorized.
History
Nintendo released it on its VS. System, cabinets that brought the company's console games into arcades with tweaks for the coin-op business.
This version mixes stages from the original with remixed ones and a few that later turned up in the Japanese sequel, with more enemies, tougher jumps and fewer freebies.
How to play
Run and jump right as Mario, stomping Goombas, dodging Koopas and busting blocks. The mushroom makes you grow, the flower lets you throw fireballs and the star makes you invincible for a bit.
Reach the flagpole at the end of each level and take down Bowser in the castles. These stages are harder than the home version, so take it slow and protect your lives.
Fun facts
- It ran on Nintendo's VS. System arcade hardware.
- It includes stages that later showed up in the Japanese Super Mario Bros. sequel.
- Two players take turns as Mario and Luigi.
In the arcade
Vs. Super Mario Bros. is coming soon to UsuArcade. It's on the wishlist, and you can vote with I Want to Play It to help get it on the floor sooner.
Meanwhile, the arcade has Donkey Kong, where Mario made his debut jumping barrels, Wonder Boy, another great 80s platformer, and Bubble Bobble, perfect for a few rounds with a friend.
FAQ
Can I play Vs. Super Mario Bros. on UsuArcade?
Not yet. It's on the wishlist, so vote with I Want to Play It, and try Donkey Kong or Wonder Boy in the meantime.
What year did Vs. Super Mario Bros. come out?
1986, from Nintendo.
Is it the same as Super Mario Bros. on the NES?
Not quite. It shares the same base, but several levels are changed and it's a lot harder.
How many players is it?
One or two players, taking turns as Mario and Luigi.
