description Vs. Super Mario Bros. Overview
"Vs. Super Mario Bros." is an arcade platformer developed and published by Nintendo in 1986 for the Nintendo VS. System hardware. It is an adaptation of the original console title "Super Mario Bros." but features significantly altered level designs and a higher difficulty curve.
Many of its modified stages and new enemy placements were later incorporated into the Japanese sequel, "Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels." The game was designed specifically for the arcade environment, targeting players looking for a more challenging version of the classic platformer.
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Vs. Super Mario Bros. ranks #33 of 145 in the Arcade ranking, behind Super Sprint, ahead of Funspot.
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How is Vs. Super Mario Bros. different from the original NES game?
Vs. Super Mario Bros. is an arcade adaptation of the original console title, but it features significantly altered level designs. Many of the later stages were replaced with much harder, previously unseen levels.
What arcade hardware does Vs. Super Mario Bros. run on?
The game runs on the Nintendo VS. System, a custom arcade hardware platform. This system allowed Nintendo to adapt its popular home console games for arcade cabinets.
When was the Vs. Super Mario Bros. arcade game released?
Nintendo published the arcade title in 1986. It was released to capitalize on the massive success of the home console version.
Is the arcade version of Super Mario Bros. more difficult?
Yes, Vs. Super Mario Bros. has a noticeably higher difficulty curve than the original NES game. Nintendo specifically ramped up the challenge to ensure arcade players couldn't beat it too quickly or cheaply.
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