75 Things: Beat Super Mario Bros (NES)

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As part of my blog, I am coming up with 75 things that I want to do before I die. I think everyone should try doing this. It’s a good tool to help you find out what you really want to do with the little time we all have on this blue planet. I know its lame, but one of the things I wanted to do is beat every Mario game in orderI assumed it would be a lot of fun and would also trigger some childhood memories I had while playing these games years before. 

Obviously, I had to start at the beginning, Super Mario Bros. (Super Mario Bros. Wiki)

Now a little about this game.  It came out in the United States on October 18th, 1985.  I was three years old.  I am now 26!  To say that this game is dated is an understatement.  I know some Fanboys will still argue that the original Super Mario Bros.is the best game of all time.  I have to disagree wholeheartedly.  While I understand the impact the original Mario game had on the entire video game industry, the evolution past the original is pleasant and necessary.  Don’t get me wrong.  When I first booted up the game and stomped my first goomba, I felt a little piece of my childhood come to the forefront of my emotions, but the nostalgia soon faded and the primitive aspects of the game were all I could focus on.

I suppose if I had played the game through Super Mario All-Stars (SNES).  It may have been more bearable, I may try it out for a few minutes tonight and see if it can keep my interest. 

I did play through the game, but the only fond memories I had were during level 1-1 and 1-2.  I wanted to attempt to get through the game without using any of the warps, but by the end of 1-2 I was ready to speed my way through the rest of the game.  By the time I reached the warp zone in 4-2, I was having to convince myself not to just turn off the game.  I really was truly sad that the game that brought me so much joy as a child had dated so bad.  I guess playing through New Super Mario Bros. (DS) last year didn’t help the aging of this classic game.

While I am glad I took the time to play through the original on my journey through the mushroom kingdom, I am glad that I finally passed the most primitive game in the series.  The future looks bright as I continue my adventure through these Classic Mario games.

One down!

  • Super Mario Brothers (NES)
  • Super Mario Brothers – Lost Levels ((S)NES)
  • Super Mario Brothers 3 (NES)
  • Super Mario World (SNES)
  • Super Mario World 2 (SNES)
  • Super Mario 64 (N64)
  • Super Mario Sunshine (Gamecube)
  • New Super Mario Brothers (DS)
  • Super Mario Galaxy
  • Chrono Trigger – DS

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    Chrono Trigger (From resurrection)Well, this morning I came to work with a pleasant surprise online. Chrono Trigger DS has been officially announced.  I am not sure if it is going to be a remake or if it is just a 2D port. Either way, this is awesome.  Chrono Trigger is one of my favorite video games of all time.  The 90’s were the pinnacle of JRPG’s and this game is in everyone’s top 3 lists.  Personally, it is my favorite RPG of all time. I mean what other game feature 13 different endings, integrated plot, and a ton of memorable characters and music?  The only other game that comes to mind (minus the endings) is FF6.  Anyway, im sure with Square-Enix’s success with the ports of final fantasy III and IV, they will definitely find the same success with the chrono trigger port.  I am thoroughly excited and cannot wait. Here is the official American Teaser Page for Chrono Trigger

     

    The game will be released in the U.S. this holiday season