Not entirely successful in translating the Mario experience to handheld, but it's perfectly playable as its own little thing. The jumping and physics are well done, if maybe a little alien to an NES Mario player. But while there's more variety in the enemies and levels than the original SUPER MARIO BROS., it feels like a much less epic game, probably because it's a good deal easier.

The real highlights are Hip Tanaka's new music and, obviously, the introduction of everyone's favorite Mario princess, Daisy.