Ask anyone who was under the age of 25 at some point in the 80s and they will know about Super Mario Bros. They will know the entire story behind Princess Toadstool and how she was kidnapped. They will be able to explain how many levels you had to conquer to get to her, and that this number could be reduced by taking advantage of warp holes. For many young people in this era, Super Mario was a way of life. This group knows how the Italian plumbers came to be tasked with the job of rescuing the princess, and that the people of the strange land where Princess Toadstool reigns evolved from reptiles rather than apes.
In the 80s and early 90s, Super Mario Bros spawned three sequels to the original video game as well as a cartoon and a feature film. From the original created for the original design of a specific gaming system to the sequels that came out with each subsequent version of this system, the game changed with the times and technology. Each time it got bigger and better, but many prefer the simplicity of the original. The ability to go back, turn flips, and other tricks came with later versions, but those who became acquainted with the brothers in the original format often find comfort in the simplicity it offered.
The amazing thing about Super Mario Bros is the endurance it has shown. While many video games and cartoons of the past are unknown to young people today, as recently as last Halloween child sized costumes of the brothers were seen on store shelves. They are still bringing joy to young people as well as their parents that grew up with them. The creation of such spin offs as Mario Kart and Mario vs. Donkey Kong has help with this, as well as the company sticking by this video game staple when creating games for new systems. Mario Bros adventures are available on the newest TV game systems as well as hand held systems.
Enduring through generations, Super Mario Bros is now bringing joy to the children of its original fans. A whole new generation is learning what it means to get a "1up." They are finding ways to get extra lives and use warp holes to skip levels. In addition, the ability to play original versions on the PC is offering parents a chance to recapture their youth with a soak in good old fashioned nostalgia.
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