Editing Super Mario Bros. 3

{{Game
|name=Super Mario Bros. 3
|image=[[image:Smb3.jpg|150px]]
|bgcolor=silver
|fgcolor=black
|developer=[[Nintendo EAD]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|system=[[NES]], [[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii]], [[3DS Virtual Console|3DS]], [[Wii U Virtual Console|Wii U]])
|release='''NES'''<br />JP October 23, 1988<br />US February 1990<br />EU August 9, 1991<br>'''Virtual Console'''<br>US November 5, 2007<br>EU November 9, 2007<br>AU November 9, 2007<br>JP December 11, 2007<br />'''3DS Virtual Console'''<br />JP January 1, 2013<br />EU December 26, 2013<br />US April 17, 2014<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />JP December 25, 2013<br />EU December 26, 2013<br />US April 17, 2014
|gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=65 GH Gallery]
|rating= ESRB: E
|}}

The last major ''[[Portal: Mario Brothers|Mario]]'' game on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], '''Super Mario Bros. 3''' is known for being a fan favorite. The game returned the series to a style of play similar to the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', but with the addition of various new power-ups and more variety to the gameplay features. This game was also notable for introducing the [[Koopalings]].

=Story=

The seven kings of the seven kingdoms neighboring the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] have had their magic wands  stolen by the Koopalings. The Koopalings have turned them all into animals and conquered each respective kingdom It's up to [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] to save them. [[Princess Peach]] aids them from afar, but near the end of the game, she ends up being captured by [[Bowser]] again, so the Mario Brothers then must once more face him to save her.

=Gameplay=

The player controls Mario (Luigi is the second player) and they make their way through the levels, defeating enemies along the way. The player starts small, but can get bigger with the [[Super Mushroom]]. After that, they can gain new abilities such as throwing fireballs or flight by getting the appropriate item.

The game is divided into nine worlds, which vary in length. One new feature is that the game features an overworld map, and in some cases there are branching paths that the player can take. In addition to different levels, the map also has enemies roaming, and if they player makes contact with them, they will enter a separate screen where the enemies are battled. In most of the worlds, there is one fortress containing a mini boss and a palace which the Kooapling's airship is anchored to. The airship is navigated to reach the Koopaling in question, who must be defeated to proceed to the next world.

=Legacy=

''Super Mario Bros. 3'' introduced the gameplay mechanic of flying to the Mario series. This would be seen again in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. This game also introduced the Koopalings, who would appear again in subsequent ''Mario'' games.

==Sequels==

For along time, the only sequel to ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' was it's spiritual successor: ''[[Super Mario World]]''. However, a more direct sequel, ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' for the [[Nintendo DS]], has since been created.

==Ports and Remakes==

*''Super Mario Bros. 3'' was released on the [[Super NES]] with updated graphics in the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' compilation.
*An updated remake,''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', was released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in 2003.
*In 2007, it was released for download as part of the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]]. In 2013 and 2014, it received releases for the [[3DS]] and [[Wii U]] Virtual Consoles.
*In 2016, it was among the games included in the [[NES Classic Edition]].
*In 2018, it was among the NES games made available to play as part of the [[Nintendo Switch Online]] service. It was part of the first wave of games that were made available with the launch of the service in September 2018. This version included cooperative and competitive online multiplayer options.

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