Super Mario Bros. 3, released for the NES in 1990, redefined what a platformer could be. Developed by Nintendo’s legendary R&D4 team led by Shigeru Miyamoto, this game introduced an overworld map, power-up variety, and eight unique worlds, each brimming with secrets. Players once again guide Mario and Luigi on a quest to save the Mushroom Kingdom—but this time, they’re battling Bowser’s kids (the Koopalings), each guarding one of the corrupted kingdoms. Why this game is still iconic: 🎮 Tight, responsive platforming controls 🍁 Power-ups galore – Raccoon Leaf, Frog Suit, Tanooki Suit, Hammer Bros. Suit 🌍 Overworld maps with branching paths, mini-games, and secrets 🏰 Eight themed worlds – Grassland, Desert Hill, Water Land, Giant Land, Sky, Ice, Pipe Maze, and Dark World 🎵 Timeless music that defined an era of Nintendo 💥 Creative level design that introduced slopes, autoscrollers, vertical climbs, and unique enemy patterns 📺 Famously featured in The Wizard (1989), hyping its U.S. release This video showcases the opening map, gameplay from early worlds, a few Koopa kids, and Mario doing what he does best: stomping, flying, and saving the day.