Review in progress:
One of the best 2D platformers ever made. The amount of creativity/variety in the levels and power-ups is impressive, especially for an NES game. There are so many hidden areas and secrets to uncover! The difficulty curve is just right. Unlike Super Mario World, it gets challenging near the end.
My only complaint is with the bosses. Bosses have always been the weakest aspect of the Mario series, and Super Mario Bros. 3 is no exception. They all die way too quickly and feel mechanically similar to each other. Three hits is not enough.
One of the best 2D platformers ever made. The amount of creativity/variety in the levels and power-ups is impressive, especially for an NES game. There are so many hidden areas and secrets to uncover! The difficulty curve is just right. Unlike Super Mario World, it gets challenging near the end.
My only complaint is with the bosses. Bosses have always been the weakest aspect of the Mario series, and Super Mario Bros. 3 is no exception. They all die way too quickly and feel mechanically similar to each other. Three hits is not enough.