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Synopsis

Super Mario Bros. Special is, ostensibly, a port of the original classic. However, while it may look similar, it is a completely redesigned game that plays very differently from its NES sibling. The most significant difference is that it doesn't feature any of the original levels; the eight worlds offered are all exclusive, and have a high level of difficulty surpassing even Super Mario Bros. 2. Unlike the original game, the screen does not scroll. Rather, when Mario reaches the end of the screen, he emerges on the left side of the next screen.

The game features a number of enemies and power-ups not found in the original game. Many enemies from Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. are back, and the power-ups include Donkey Kong's hammer, as well as a time bonus and a wing that allows Mario to swim in the air. However, the game does not include Luigi, Mario's twin brother, nor the two-player option.

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