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Description
Super Mario Bros. 2 for NES, originally released in the United States in October 1988 and later in Europe and Japan, is a classic of the platform genre distinguished by its unique gameplay. Unlike its predecessor, this game allows players to choose between four characters: Mario, Luigi, Toad and Princess Peach, each with different abilities. For example, Luigi can jump higher, while the Princess can temporarily float.
The game takes place in the world of Subcon, where players must defeat the villain Wart. The game mechanics focus on picking up and throwing objects such as vegetables to overcome obstacles and enemies, a novelty compared to the previous title. Additionally, Super Mario Bros. 2 introduced elements that have remained in the franchise, such as the characters Shy Guys and Birdo.
As for available platforms, Super Mario Bros. 2 has been re-released on various consoles over the years, including the Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U and most recently on Nintendo Switch, as part of the NES game collection. for the Nintendo Switch Online service. It was also included in the retro console Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System.
Regarding the improvements and deficiencies, the game was well received for its innovation in gameplay and its graphics for the time. However, some series purists consider it a departure from the original Mario formula, as it was originally conceived not as a Mario game, but as Yume Kลjล: Doki Doki Panic, later adapted for Western audiences as Super Mario Bros. . 2.
The game's plot moves away from the typical princess rescue story and instead features an adventure in a dream world. This narrative was an interesting and refreshing departure for the series at the time, and has been explored and expanded on in subsequent titles.
History
The story of Super Mario Bros. 2 begins in the dream world, known as Subcon, where an evil frog named Wart has taken control and plunged its inhabitants into a perpetual nightmare. Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad discover this world through a shared dream and decide to venture into it to defeat Wart and free Subcon from her tyranny.
As they begin their journey, our heroes encounter a variety of unique enemies, such as Shy Guys and Ninjis, patrolling the areas of Subcon. Unlike other Mario games, characters do not defeat enemies by jumping on them, but must pick up and throw objects or the enemies themselves to overcome them.
Each character has special abilities: Mario is the most balanced, Luigi has a higher jump, Peach can temporarily float, and Toad can quickly dig through the sand. These abilities allow you to navigate the diverse and colorful levels that include deserts, fortresses, and skies.
As they progress, they discover mysterious doors that lead them to secret rooms and underground passages filled with coins and other treasures. Players must collect keys to open locked doors, take on bosses like Birdo and Mouser, and overcome clever and challenging obstacles.
Finally, after overcoming seven different worlds, each with its own challenges and enemies, they arrive at Wart Castle. In an epic battle, they must dodge Wart's poisonous bubbles and feed him vegetables until he is defeated. With the fall of Wart, the spell on Subcon is broken and its inhabitants are freed.
The story concludes with the revelation that everything was a dream of Mario, who wakes up in his bed, reflecting on the adventure. However, the shared experience and lessons learned in the dream world remain with the heroes, ready for their next adventure.
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