Super Mario All-Stars

Super Mario All-Stars

R E V I E W

This is one Mario game that not everyone has heard of. Super Mario All-Stars is a collection of 4 Super Mario games, which are: Super Mario Bros.; Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels; Super Mario Bros. 2; and Super Mario Bros. 3. Some of you may remember Super Mario All-Stars from the SNES days. Well yes this is the same All-Stars as then, but better! Super Mario All-Stars for the Wii has improved sound and graphics, contains The Lost Levels (which was previously only released in Japan)* and of course is compatible with Wii controls. If you get it new you get not only the game (which contains an awesome manual) you also get an Art book, soundtrack CD, and a fancy little cardboard box that contains both cases.

*(Meaning previously only released in Japan for console. The Lost Levels appeared as an unlockable in Super Mario Bros. Deluxe for the Game Boy Color as “Super Mario Bros: For Super Players”)

The improved graphics in Super Mario All-Stars for Wii

G A M E P L A Y --- The overall gameplay in All-Stars is amazing! There is only a very slight difference between the NES version and All-Stars, gameplay-wise. Mario does seem to linger in the air a tad longer in the Original Super Mario Bros. and in The Lost Levels but that is the only real difference. OK, let us move on to the real changes. Where this game excels is in the improved sound and graphics. They are both very well improved. There are now more detailed backgrounds in the levels and of course the pixels are improved from the 1985 standards. The music and sound effects sound fuller now, compared to the originals. Some things are changed to fit more modern designs, such as the Mushroom. When Mario grows to his full form he is a bit plump compared to the original Super Mario Bros. which many believe was Nintendo’s original idea, but due to the limited technology at the time, it was nearly impossible to make that detailed of graphics. Super Mario All-Stars actually supports 3 control schemes. You can either use the Wii remote sideways, the Gamecube controller, or the classic controller so you can feel comfortable while playing no matter what you are used to.

O F F E N S I V E  M A T E R I A L --- OK, here’s one of the greatest things about Mario. I could just skip this section all-together and you wouldn’t be missing a thing! Mario is generated towards families so no offensive material whatsoever is found in Mario!

O V E R A L L ---  Super Mario: All Stars gets an A+ on the JMRS! I would suggest you order this from Amazon.com or your favorite online shopping site as soon as possible. This time I don’t particularly suggest GameStop because most likely you will not get the Art book, Soundtrack disc, or Fancy cardboard box (which I know is everyone’s favorite part). I strongly suggest ordering it new from an online shopping site because it is a Limited Edition game. The sooner you get it, the less you will have to pay for it. The launch price was $30 and it has already escalated to $50 at most places. This is not quite as dramatic of a price increase as the Metroid Prime Trilogy but it is following in its footsteps. This game is fun for the whole family, introducing something brand new to the kids and bringing back many memories to the parents! Be sure to buy it before it’s too late!

Super Mario All-Stars (Wii)

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