Super Mario All-Stars - Super Nintendo (Good, Loose)

Game Description

Super Mario All-Stars, developed by Nintendo EAD and released in 1993, is the ultimate platformer collection for the Super Nintendo. This celebrated compilation brings together four of Mario’s most iconic adventures from the NES era—Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels—all fully remastered with enhanced 16-bit graphics and sound. For the first time, players could revisit these classics with refreshed visuals, reimagined audio, and save functionality that added convenience to timeless gameplay.

Each game in Super Mario All-Stars retains its original level design and charm, but now presented with colorful, detailed sprite work and orchestrated sound effects that showcase the Super Nintendo’s capabilities. From the precision platforming of Super Mario Bros. to the inventive mechanics of Super Mario Bros. 2 and the expansive worlds of Super Mario Bros. 3, the collection captures Mario’s evolution while giving fans a polished new way to experience his early adventures.

More than just a compilation, this release was a celebration of Nintendo’s most beloved franchise, giving both new players and long-time fans a definitive way to own Mario’s NES legacy on a single cartridge. For collectors, a physical copy of Super Mario All-Stars represents a cornerstone of the SNES library and one of the most historically significant video game collections ever released.

Gameplay Features

• Includes Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, and The Lost Levels in one collection
• Remastered 16-bit graphics and sound effects optimized for the Super Nintendo
• Save functionality adds convenience to longer and more challenging stages
• Faithful gameplay preserves the original design and mechanics of each title
• Enhanced presentation with colorful sprite work and orchestrated audio
• A definitive way to experience Mario’s NES classics on one SNES cartridge

Historical Trivia or Fun Fact

Super Mario All-Stars was released as part of Mario’s 8th anniversary celebration and quickly became one of the most popular titles on the Super Nintendo. The inclusion of The Lost Levels, which had previously only been available in Japan as Super Mario Bros. 2, gave North American players their first official taste of this notoriously difficult sequel. Critics praised the collection for offering immense value, effectively giving four enhanced Mario games for the price of one.

The collection sold millions of copies worldwide and was later re-released in special bundles, including a version that combined it with Super Mario World. For retro enthusiasts, the original cartridge remains a highly sought-after collectible, representing not just the legacy of Mario but also Nintendo’s mastery of creating timeless experiences.