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{{ | {{about|the Nintendo Entertainment System game|other subjects of the same title|[[Super Mario Bros. 3 (disambiguation)]]}} | ||
{{Game infobox | {{Game infobox | ||
|image=[[File:SMB3 cover art.png|250px]] | |||
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|developer=[[Nintendo]] | |developer=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|designer=[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] | |designer=[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] | ||
|engine= | |engine= | ||
|released='''NES/Famicom:'''<br>{{ | |released='''NES/Famicom:'''<br>{{release|Japan|October 23, 1988|USA|February 12, 1990|Europe|August 29, 1991 <ref>[http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/games/smb3 Date info for NES from TMK], retrieved 4-1-2008</ref>}} '''[[Virtual Console]]:'''<br>{{release|USA|November 5, 2007|Europe|November 9, 2007|Australia|November 9, 2007|Japan|December 11, 2007|South Korea|May 26, 2008<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/games/smb3-vc Date info for VC from TMK], retrieved 6-30-2008</ref>}} | ||
|genre=2D Platformer | |genre=2D Platformer | ||
|modes=Single player, multiplayer | |modes=Single player, multiplayer | ||
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|input=NES Controller, [[Wii Classic Controller]] | |input=NES Controller, [[Wii Classic Controller]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Super Mario Bros. 3''''' (also known by the abbreviation ''SMB3'') is a | '''''Super Mario Bros. 3''''' (also known by the abbreviation ''SMB3'') is a platforming game for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] and an entry of the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]]. The game was first released in Japan for the [[Family Computer]] on October 23, [[1988]]; in North America on February 12, [[1990]]; and in Europe on August 29, [[1991]]. It was later remade for the [[Game Boy Advance]] as ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' in 2003. The original game was released in the US on the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console (Wii)|Virtual Console]] on November 5, 2007. It is the sequel to Japanese version of ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels|Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', although outside of Japan, it is considered the sequel to the Americanized ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. | ||
It has been considered as one of the greatest games of all time. Its complexity and challenging levels made it a huge success. In addition to new power ups, it featured new moves, [[items]], and [[enemies]]. It also features special non-level parts of each world, including [[Toad House|Toad Houses]] and [[Spade Panel]]s, as well as some secret parts, such as the [[White Toad House]] and the [[Treasure Ship]]. Shortly after the release of the game, a cartoon named ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' was made. The cartoon was based on the game, except the plot was changed. In the cartoons, King Koopa and his Koopalings tried to take over [[Earth|the real world]] as well, and not only the Mushroom Kingdom. | It has been considered as one of the greatest games of all time. Its complexity and challenging levels made it a huge success. In addition to new power ups, it featured new moves, [[items]], and [[enemies]]. It also features special non-level parts of each world, including [[Toad House|Toad Houses]] and [[Spade Panel]]s, as well as some secret parts, such as the [[White Toad House]] and the [[Treasure Ship]]. Shortly after the release of the game, a cartoon named ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' was made. The cartoon was based on the game, except the plot was changed. In the cartoons, King Koopa and his Koopalings tried to take over [[Earth|the real world]] as well, and not only the Mushroom Kingdom. | ||
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==Worlds== | ==Worlds== | ||
=== | ===Grass Land=== | ||
[[ | {{main|Grass Land}} | ||
The first world of the game | [[File:Grass Land scene SMB3.jpg|thumb|Raccoon Mario and some Paragoombas in Grass Land.]] | ||
The first world of the game. It was attacked by [[Larry Koopa]], who stole the [[Magic Wand]] of the King and turned him into a dog. The landscape itself is mainly composed of plains, surrounded by hills and even some cliffs in the south. A fortress can be found in the middle of Grass Land, and the king's palace lies to the southeast, surrounded by a circular moat. The enemies Mario encounters here are regular ones, like Goombas, Koopa Troopas and Piranha Plants. The world features a [[Spade Panel]], two Toad Houses and six levels, of which four have to be cleared to reach the king's palace. | |||
=== | ===Desert Land=== | ||
[[ | {{main|Desert Land}} | ||
[[File:Desert Land.jpg|thumb|left|[[Fire Mario]] in Desert Land]] | |||
It is a land that is also called Desert Hill. It is a region within a vast desert, filled with sand, palm trees and some pyramids. A fortress is located in the west part of the desert, and a quicksand field can also be found, as well as a great pyramid that the player needs to traverse in order to reach the kings palace. The king was attacked by [[Morton Koopa Jr.]], who turned him into a spider. The world features two Spade Panels and three Toad Houses, of which one lies in a secret area behind a rock, that needs to be crushed by a [[Hammer]]. It contains a Warp Whistle. Four of the five levels need to be cleared to get to the great pyramid and the palace. Desert land houses many desert-related creatures like Fire Snakes and the very rare Angry Sun. | |||
=== | ===Water Land=== | ||
[[ | {{main|Water Land}} | ||
[[File:Sea Side.jpg|thumb|[[Frog Mario]] and some creatures of Water Land.]] | |||
Also referred to as Ocean Side, this world is a water themed region that was raided by [[Wendy O. Koopa]]. While some levels take place on solid ground, most of the levels and even one of the worlds two fortresses involve water in a certain way. At the northern part of the worldmap, Mario will encounter drawbridges that open and close in a set pattern. The worlds palace is located far to the east on a small remote island that is only accessible through a [[Warp Pipe]]. The king of Water Land was turned into a Kappa during Wendy's attack. A boat can be unlocked by using a Hammer on a rock in the south. Through it, the player can reach some bonus Spade Panels and Toad Houses. Water Land contains nine levels in total, of which one can be skipped if a certain drawbridge is closed, and houses several water creatures like Bloopers, Cheep Cheeps, and Big Berthas. The country also introduces a very rare Boo known as a Stretch. | Also referred to as Ocean Side, this world is a water themed region that was raided by [[Wendy O. Koopa]]. While some levels take place on solid ground, most of the levels and even one of the worlds two fortresses involve water in a certain way. At the northern part of the worldmap, Mario will encounter drawbridges that open and close in a set pattern. The worlds palace is located far to the east on a small remote island that is only accessible through a [[Warp Pipe]]. The king of Water Land was turned into a Kappa during Wendy's attack. A boat can be unlocked by using a Hammer on a rock in the south. Through it, the player can reach some bonus Spade Panels and Toad Houses. Water Land contains nine levels in total, of which one can be skipped if a certain drawbridge is closed, and houses several water creatures like Bloopers, Cheep Cheeps, and Big Berthas. The country also introduces a very rare Boo known as a Stretch. | ||
=== | ===Giant Land=== | ||
[[ | {{main|Giant Land}} | ||
[[File:Giant Land.jpg|thumb|left|Mario encountering Gargantua Koopas in Giant Land.]] | |||
This world, which is also known as Big Island, is mainly composed of an island in the vague shape of a Koopa. It is a relatively green island with plants growing on it that resemble Fire Flowers. The castle at the west coast of the island was attacked by [[Iggy Koopa]] who transformed the Giant Land King into an Acrocanthosaurus. The world has two fortresses, one on the eastside and one on a small island in a lake in the world's center. The most prominent feature of Giant Land, which gives this world it's name, is the fact that many enlarged versions of regular enemies can be found here. The world features four Toad Houses, two Spade Panels and six levels, of which five need to be cleared to reach the king's palace. | This world, which is also known as Big Island, is mainly composed of an island in the vague shape of a Koopa. It is a relatively green island with plants growing on it that resemble Fire Flowers. The castle at the west coast of the island was attacked by [[Iggy Koopa]] who transformed the Giant Land King into an Acrocanthosaurus. The world has two fortresses, one on the eastside and one on a small island in a lake in the world's center. The most prominent feature of Giant Land, which gives this world it's name, is the fact that many enlarged versions of regular enemies can be found here. The world features four Toad Houses, two Spade Panels and six levels, of which five need to be cleared to reach the king's palace. | ||
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===Sky Land=== | |||
=== | {{main|Sky Land}} | ||
[[ | [[File:Sky Land.jpg|thumb|Raccoon Mario (with a [[P-Wing]]) in Sky Land]] | ||
It is the land that has been conquered by [[Roy Koopa]] the [[Koopaling]]. It is divided into two parts: A ground part and a sky part. The player begins on the ground. The most notable feature of this area is the possibility to gain the Kuribo's Shoe, an item that can be obtained in [[World 5-3 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 5-3]]. After clearing the levels on the ground, the player can reach a spiraling tower that reaches up to the sky. The main part of the level is located here, and there are also some creatures exclusively to this realm, namely the Fire Chomp and the Para-Beetle. After clearing the tower that serves as a link between the two areas, the player can go back to the ground, but they will have to clear the tower again on their way up. If Roy Koopa isn't defeated at the first try, his Airship will be able to move freely between sky and ground. There are 9 levels in total, 3 Spade Panels, 3 Toad Houses and 2 Fortresses. The palace is on the southwest part of the sky part. | |||
=== | ===Ice Land=== | ||
[[ | {{main|Ice Land}} | ||
[[File:Ice Land.jpg|thumb|left|[[Tanooki Mario]] in Ice Land]] | |||
Sometimes referred to as Iced Land, this land is an area covered in snow and ice. The palace of Ice Land was attacked by [[Lemmy Koopa]] and Mario has to venture there and reclaim the Magic Wand just like in the previous worlds. Before he can reach the palace however, the player has to navigate Mario through the levels of Ice Land. These levels feature frozen ground which makes movement more difficult, as Mario has poor footing on them and is likely to slip off into a bottomless pit. In some levels, the player can find ice blocks that contain coins or enemies. These blocks can only be melted with one of Fire Mario's Fireballs. There are 10 levels in total, 3 Spade Panels, 2 Toad Houses, and 3 fortresses. the Palace is far to the east near the sea. | Sometimes referred to as Iced Land, this land is an area covered in snow and ice. The palace of Ice Land was attacked by [[Lemmy Koopa]] and Mario has to venture there and reclaim the Magic Wand just like in the previous worlds. Before he can reach the palace however, the player has to navigate Mario through the levels of Ice Land. These levels feature frozen ground which makes movement more difficult, as Mario has poor footing on them and is likely to slip off into a bottomless pit. In some levels, the player can find ice blocks that contain coins or enemies. These blocks can only be melted with one of Fire Mario's Fireballs. There are 10 levels in total, 3 Spade Panels, 2 Toad Houses, and 3 fortresses. the Palace is far to the east near the sea. | ||
=== | ===Pipe Land=== | ||
{{main|Pipe Land}} | |||
More commonly known as Pipe Maze, Pipe Land is a series of small islands in a network of confusing pipes. The 4th stage is an underwater level with spiked Cheep Cheeps, some Big Berthas and 3 Blooper Nannies. Prince [[Ludwig von Koopa]] attacked the Pipe Maze king and turned him into a goldenrod Venus Fire Trap. The country itself consists of 9 levels, 3 Spade Panels, 2 Fortress, 2 Special Nipper Levels and 3 Toad Houses. The palace is located in southeastern Pipe Maze by the sea. If not slain, Ludwig's airship will fly from one island to another, since the anchor is required to stop him. | More commonly known as Pipe Maze, Pipe Land is a series of small islands in a network of confusing pipes. The 4th stage is an underwater level with spiked Cheep Cheeps, some Big Berthas and 3 Blooper Nannies. Prince [[Ludwig von Koopa]] attacked the Pipe Maze king and turned him into a goldenrod Venus Fire Trap. The country itself consists of 9 levels, 3 Spade Panels, 2 Fortress, 2 Special Nipper Levels and 3 Toad Houses. The palace is located in southeastern Pipe Maze by the sea. If not slain, Ludwig's airship will fly from one island to another, since the anchor is required to stop him. | ||
=== | ===Dark Land=== | ||
[[ | {{main|Dark Land}} | ||
[[File:Dark Land.jpg|thumb|[[Raccoon Mario]] fighting [[Bowser]] in one of his tanks.]] | |||
Castle of Koopa (World 8) Ruled by [[Bowser]]. The Japanese version of the game spells Koopa as Kuppa. | Castle of Koopa (World 8) Ruled by [[Bowser]]. The Japanese version of the game spells Koopa as Kuppa. | ||
=== | ===Warp Zone (World 9)=== | ||
Warp Zone is only accessible by a [[Warp Whistle]]. In the Warp Zone, the player can choose to go to any other world in the game. The selection of Worlds the player can choose from, changes depending on the World he/she used the Warp Whistle in. | {{main|Warp Zone}} | ||
The Warp is only accessible by a [[Warp Whistle]]. In the Warp Zone, the player can choose to go to any other world in the game. The selection of Worlds the player can choose from, changes depending on the World he/she used the Warp Whistle in. | |||
==Power-ups== | |||
{|class=table style="background:#fffcfc" | |||
!Name | |||
==Power- | !Image | ||
{| | !Effect | ||
| [[Small Mario]] | | |- | ||
| [[Small Mario]] | |||
| [[File:Small Mario SMB3.png]] | |||
| This is Mario's weakest form, but it is the standard form used whenever a new game starts. If Mario is in one of his upgraded forms and takes too much damage, he will return to this state. While in this state, if Mario takes damage once, he will lose a life. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Super Mario]] | | |[[Super Mario]] | ||
| [[File:Super Mario SMB3.png]] | |||
| This is Mario in his full size after using a [[Super Mushroom]]. Mario gains the ability to break [[Brick Block]]s in this state (which he will not lose even if upgraded further), and additionally he can take one extra hit before losing a life. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Fire Mario]] | | |[[Fire Mario]] | ||
| [[File:Fire Mario SMB3.png]] | |||
| After utilizing a [[Fire Flower]] Mario will turn into Fire Mario, giving him the ability to throw [[fireball]]s at enemies. He will not turn to this if he is Small Mario, in which case he will turn to Super Mario | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Invincible Mario]] | | |[[Invincible Mario]] | ||
| [[File:RainbowMario.gif|13px]] | |||
| After getting a [[Starman]], Mario will become invincible, being unable to be harmed by any enemies and most obstacles, (with the exception of [[abyss]]es) and getting squished. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Raccoon Mario]] | | |[[Raccoon Mario]] | ||
| [[File:Raccoon Mario SMB3.png]] | |||
| After using the [[Super Leaf]], Mario will transform into Raccoon Mario. In this state, Mario can spin his tail to attack, and he can also fly for a short period of time after gaining enough speed. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[P-Wing]] | | |[[P-Wing]] | ||
| [[File:Raccoon Mario SMB3.png]] | |||
| The [[P-Wing]] looks and behaves similarly to the Raccoon Suit, but includes a large P on Mario's chest and allows for indefinite flight. The suit turns into an ordinary Raccoon Suit upon completion of a level, unless Mario was previously equipped with a Tanooki Suit. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Hammer Mario]] | | |[[Hammer Mario]] | ||
| [[File:Hammer Mario SMB3.png]] | |||
| After gaining the [[Hammer Suit]], Mario will turn into Hammer Mario. In this state, Mario can shield himself with his shell and throw hammers. However, Mario cannot slide down hills. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Frog Mario]] | | |[[Frog Mario]] | ||
| [[File:Frog Mario SMB3.png]] | |||
| Mario will turn into Frog Mario after retrieving the [[Frog Suit]]. The Frog Suit allows Mario to swim much easier, but impedes his movement on land drastically. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Tanooki Mario]] | | |[[Tanooki Mario]] | ||
| [[File:Tanooki Mario SMB3.png]] | |||
| While wearing the [[Tanooki Suit]], Mario turns into an advanced Raccoon Mario. Along with the abilities to fly and attack with his tail, Mario can turn into a statue to confuse his enemies. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Goomba's Shoe|Kuribo Mario]] | | |[[Goomba's Shoe|Kuribo Mario]] | ||
| [[File:Kuribo Mario SMB3.png]] | |||
| Only obtainable from a [[Goomba]] in World 5-3 of the game, the [[Kuribo's Shoe]] allows Mario to safely hop across dangerous objects and jump on spiky enemies, such as [[Piranha Plants]] and [[Spiny|Spinies]]. | |||
|} | |} | ||
If Mario or Luigi obtains a power-up at a higher tier than a Super Mushroom and later takes a hit, he reverts to his Super form, not Small form like in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' | |||
==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
Following the poor critical reception of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', [[Nintendo]] had to make a sequel that was stronger than its predecessor. <ref>http://nintendope.iodized.net/smb3/smb3article1.php</ref> The hard part of creating a video game with old characters is making the old characters seem fresh and new.<ref>http://nintendope.iodized.net/smb3/smb3article2.php</ref> In many ways, Super Mario Bros. 3 revived the series and brought many new young and old fans back to the adventures of the Mario Bros. | Following the poor critical reception of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', [[Nintendo]] had to make a sequel that was stronger than its predecessor. <ref>http://nintendope.iodized.net/smb3/smb3article1.php</ref> The hard part of creating a video game with old characters is making the old characters seem fresh and new.<ref>http://nintendope.iodized.net/smb3/smb3article2.php</ref> In many ways, Super Mario Bros. 3 revived the series and brought many new young and old fans back to the adventures of the Mario Bros. | ||
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==Remakes== | ==Remakes== | ||
[[File:Super Mario Advance 4 Box Art.png|thumb|The cover of ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3'']] | |||
''Super Mario Bros. 3'' was later revamped and included in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'', with updated graphics and sound for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. A notable addition to the ''All-Stars'' version was a save feature. Additionally, there's a Battle Game feature that works differently from the ones featured from the maps in the 2-Player Game Mode. | ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' was later revamped and included in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'', with updated graphics and sound for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. A notable addition to the ''All-Stars'' version was a save feature. Additionally, there's a Battle Game feature that works differently from the ones featured from the maps in the 2-Player Game Mode. | ||
In 2003, the fourth entry in the ''[[Super Mario Advance (series)|Super Mario Advance]]'' series, ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3'' was released for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It boasted similar graphics and sound to the ''All-Stars'' version, and made use of the [[e-Reader]]. A few [[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 e-Reader cards|e-Reader cards]] came included with new copies of the game, while two sets (referred to as "series") of cards, were released and sold alongside the game. By scanning special cards into the e-Reader, players were able to upload items, videos, and most importantly, new levels into game. One notable item was the [[Cape Feather]] from ''[[Super Mario World]]'', which allowed Mario to transform in [[Cape Mario]]. There were also two Switch cards that the player could activate (and deactivate) the effects of by scanning them; the [[Orange Switch]] and the [[Blue Green Switch]]. Scanning these switches triggered small functions in the game. The e-Reader feature is absent in the European version. | |||
In 2003, the fourth entry in the ''[[Super Mario Advance (series)|Super Mario Advance]]'' series, ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3'' was released for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It boasted similar graphics and sound to the ''All-Stars'' version, and made use of the [[e-Reader]]. A few e-cards came included with new copies of the game, while two sets (referred to as "series") of cards, were released and sold alongside the game. By scanning special cards into the e-Reader, players were able to upload items, videos, and most importantly, new levels into game. One notable item was the [[Cape Feather]] from ''[[Super Mario World]]'', which allowed Mario to transform in [[Cape Mario]]. There were also two Switch cards that the player could activate (and deactivate) the effects of by scanning them; the [[Orange Switch]] and the [[Blue Green Switch]]. Scanning these switches triggered small functions in the game. The e-Reader feature is absent in the European version. | |||
==Beta elements== | ==Beta elements== | ||
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{{main|Super Mario Bros. 3/Glitches}} | {{main|Super Mario Bros. 3/Glitches}} | ||
== References to | == References to other games == | ||
*''[[Mario Bros. (game)| Mario Bros.]]''- There is a multiplayer mini-game very similar to this game. | *''[[Mario Bros. (game)| Mario Bros.]]''- There is a multiplayer mini-game very similar to this game. | ||
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''- When Toadstool is saved from Bowser she says "Thank you Mario, but our Princess is in another castle hehe, just kidding!" this is a reference to the Mushroom Retainer's line "Thank you Mario, but our Princess is in another castle!" from this game. | *''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''- When Toadstool is saved from Bowser she says "Thank you Mario, but our Princess is in another castle hehe, just kidding!" this is a reference to the Mushroom Retainer's line "Thank you Mario, but our Princess is in another castle!" from this game. | ||
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*''The Legend of Zelda''- The warp whistle is an item taken from this game. | *''The Legend of Zelda''- The warp whistle is an item taken from this game. | ||
== References in | == References in later games == | ||
*''[[Super Mario World]]''- The sunken ghost ship is speculated to have once been one of the invading [[Airships]]. | *''[[Super Mario World]]''- The sunken ghost ship is speculated to have once been one of the invading [[Airships]]. | ||
*''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''- This contains a remake of ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. | *''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''- This contains a remake of ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. | ||
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*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''- A license plate which reads "SMB3" can be found. | *''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''- A license plate which reads "SMB3" can be found. | ||
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''- Level 1-2 and Airship Music were remixed in this game. Also the Airship's re-appear in this game. | *''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''- Level 1-2 and Airship Music were remixed in this game. Also the Airship's re-appear in this game. | ||
*''Legend of Zelda | *''[[The Legend of Zelda (franchise)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' franchise - World 3's overworld music is heard in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' and various later ''The Legend of Zelda'' games as the main menu theme and when you find a Fairy Fountain. | ||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' - The [[Penguin Suit]] is based on the suits of Super Mario Bros. 3. The [[Koopalings]] battle theme is remixed twice and once again played when fighting against them. The [[Airship|airship]] theme is remixed twice and plays on the airships. The design on the Towers are based on the Fortress sprite of SMB3. The Enemy Courses are similar to the levels when fighting against a Hammer Bro., Fire Bro., Boomerang Bro., or Sledge Bro. and even use a remix of the song. Also, the Power-Up of the reserve are used on the World maps. | *''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' - The [[Penguin Suit]] is based on the suits of Super Mario Bros. 3. The [[Koopalings]] battle theme is remixed twice and once again played when fighting against them. The [[Airship|airship]] theme is remixed twice and plays on the airships. The design on the Towers are based on the Fortress sprite of SMB3. The Enemy Courses are similar to the levels when fighting against a Hammer Bro., Fire Bro., Boomerang Bro., or Sledge Bro. and even use a remix of the song. Also, the Power-Up of the reserve are used on the World maps. | ||
== | ==Artwork== | ||
<gallery> | |||
RaccoonMarioFly.png|[[Raccoon Mario]] | |||
Fire Mario SMB3 artwork.jpg|[[Fire Mario]] | |||
Frog Mario SMB3 artwork.png|[[Frog Mario]] | |||
Tanooki Mario SMB3 artwork.png|[[Tanooki Mario]] | |||
Hammer Mario SMB3 artwork.png|[[Hammer Mario]] | |||
SMB3 - Luigi Peach and Toad.png|[[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], [[Toad]] and [[Luigi]] | |||
SMB3 MushroomKing.jpg|Transformed [[Kings|King]] of [[Water Land]] | |||
SMB3 Bowser.jpg|[[Bowser]] | |||
LarryKoopa SMB3.jpg|[[Larry Koopa]] | |||
SMB3 MortonKoopaJr.jpg|[[Morton Koopa Jr.]] | |||
SMB3 WendyOKoopa.jpg|[[Wendy O. Koopa]] | |||
SMB3 RoyKoopa.jpg|[[Roy Koopa]] | |||
SMB3 IggyKoopa.jpg|[[Iggy Koopa]] | |||
SMB3 LemmyKoopa.jpg|[[Lemmy Koopa]] | |||
SMB3 LudwigVonKoopa.jpg|[[Ludwig von Koopa]] | |||
Boom Boom SMB3 artwork.jpg|[[Boom Boom]] | |||
SMB3Boo.jpg|[[Boo|Boo Diddley]] | |||
Chain Chomp SMB3 artwork.jpg|[[Chain Chomp]] | |||
SMB3 DryBones.jpg|[[Dry Bones]] | |||
Koopa Troopa SMB3.png|[[Koopa Troopa]] | |||
ParagoombawithMicrogoombas.jpg|[[Paragoomba]] and [[Micro-Goomba]]s | |||
SMB3 Spike.jpg|[[Spike (enemy)|Spike]] | |||
SMB3 Thwomp.jpg|[[Thwomp]] | |||
Main cast scene SMB3.jpg|Scene used for the Japanese box art, depicting the main cast. | |||
Air Assault.jpg|[[Airship]] assault | |||
</gallery> | |||
</gallery | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The movie ''[[ | *The movie ''[[The Wizard]]'' had new footage of ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. The game was played at a video game competition, and was supposed to not be released in stores yet, but, somehow, Jimmy's (the "Wizard"'s) friends knew of the secret of the [[Warp Whistle]] in the first world. | ||
*This game was ported into the American arcade machine, Nintendo Playchoice-10. | *This game was ported into the American arcade machine, Nintendo Playchoice-10. | ||
*There is a way to remove Bowser's fire powers, rendering him useless as a [[Super Mario Bros. 3/Glitches#Fireless Bowser|Fireless Bowser]]. | *There is a way to remove Bowser's fire powers, rendering him useless as a [[Super Mario Bros. 3/Glitches#Fireless Bowser|Fireless Bowser]]. | ||
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*This is both sale wise and chronologically the first time Mario has fought Bowser's children as [[Wendy O. Koopa]] says this is the first time she has fought Mario. | *This is both sale wise and chronologically the first time Mario has fought Bowser's children as [[Wendy O. Koopa]] says this is the first time she has fought Mario. | ||
*The NES version of the game was released twice in English. In the re-release, the names of the worlds were changed to (theme of world) Land, while the first English version used the Japanese names. Other changes include a slightly different set of instructions from Toad's N-Spade game and a slight rewrite in one of Toadstool's letters, changing "Kuribo's Shoe" to "Goomba's Shoe". | *The NES version of the game was released twice in English. In the re-release, the names of the worlds were changed to (theme of world) Land, while the first English version used the Japanese names. Other changes include a slightly different set of instructions from Toad's N-Spade game and a slight rewrite in one of Toadstool's letters, changing "Kuribo's Shoe" to "Goomba's Shoe". | ||
* | *''Super Mario Bros. 3'' is listed as the best-selling game in the ''Scholastic Book of World Records 2007''. | ||
* | *''Super Mario Bros. 3'' was placed 5th in the 100th issue of [[Nintendo Power]]'s "100 best Nintendo games of all time" in 1997. | ||
*The game placed 9th in the 200th Issue of GameInformer's "Top 200 Games of All Times". | *The game placed 9th in the 200th Issue of GameInformer's "Top 200 Games of All Times". | ||
*Super Mario Bros. 3 paper can be found in the [[ | *''Super Mario Bros. 3'' paper can be found in the [[Animal Crossing (series)|''Animal Crossing'' series]]. | ||
*Defeating a boss while in the Frog, Tanooki, and Hammer suits results in an alternate message from the newly transformed king. | *Defeating a boss while in the Frog, Tanooki, and Hammer suits results in an alternate message from the newly transformed king. | ||
*In a departure from his usual reviews of poorly designed games, [[ | *In a departure from his usual reviews of poorly designed games, [[wikipedia:Angry Video Game Nerd|Angry Video Game Nerd]] reviewed this game, making good comments about it. Afterward, however, he discovers several apparent references to Hell, because Dark Land (world 8) resembles Hell and there is a heart shape around it at one spot. Many other references are pointed out (such as the numbers 8, 5, 12, 12 coming up to spell Hell, or the appearances of inverted crosses, pentagrams, and the number 666), leading up to a showdown between him and a possessed NES cartridge. | ||
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*[http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/smb3_lost.shtml The Lost Levels in Super Mario Bros. 3] | *[http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/smb3_lost.shtml The Lost Levels in Super Mario Bros. 3] | ||
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