Super Mario All-Stars / Super Mario World (Super Nintendo, 1991)

Graphics: 8/10 Colorful cartoony graphics that are prettied up from the original 8 bit games to reflect the capabilities of the SNES machine. The animation of large Mario/Luigi running in SMB1 is a little weird looking though.

Sound: 8/10 Appropriate sounds and catchy musical tunes. However you may grow tired of some of the sound effects being repeated in the first four games from Super Mario World.

Control: Precise controls with the standard SNES controller. SMW is the most complicated, but the learning curve isn't too high, and the other games are even simpler.

Challenge: These are the types of games that require memorization. Some of the gameplay in the earlier titles are repetitive, but the presence of "warp zones" and other secrets help to make up for it. These games were originally designed for kids with lots of time to memorize patterns and mazes though, so be warned if you have a shorter attention span for such games. A "world save" (not sub-level save) has been added to the first four games to save your progress which helps somewhat. Many levels require precise jumps, and repeatedly missing the same jump or being hit by a random enemy can be frustrating. SMB2 is probably the most "relaxing" of the series as it doesn't have the same restrictions on movement, time limits, etc. as SMB1 and "the Lost Levels."

Replay Value: At first these games may seem repetitive, but finding secrets and testing out new strategies can bring replay value. Multiplayer is a bit lacking (except for the "Battle Mode" in SMB3), as the players simply take turns, or compete for points.


While some may not like the "remade" graphics and sound, the gameplay in these five titles is solid. Super Mario Bros., "The Lost Levels" ("Super Mario Bros. 2" in Japan, a much harder version of SMB), Super Mario Bros. 2 ("Doki Doki Panic" in Japan, the character sprites and a few items were changed for the US release), Super Mario Bros. 3, and the SNES Super Mario World (unchanged from its original stand-alone incarnation).

The games are more or less identical in gameplay to their NES 8-bit counterparts. The infamous "minus world" trick in SMB doesn't work anymore though.

SMB 3 allows you to play a 2 player "battle mode" right from the title screen (in a remake of the original Mario Bros., only competitive style).

For NES nostalgics and for those who simply enjoy colorful platform games with cutesy characters, this is a must own.

For collectors: please note that this game was actually a pack-in with the redesigned Super Nintendo console, and thus while there is a manual, there was never an official box released. However you can pretty easily find a clear plastic case to protect your treasure.

This is the perfect game for people that enjoy Super Mario. It has Mario 1,2,3,the lost worlds and Mario world. You are able to save the worlds you have been to and start again on the world you left off at. Plus the you dont have to restart from the beginning if you die. It s great you dont have to keep switching cartriges also. I totally recommend this game.

This game is very amazing. It's a compilation of all the NES Mario platformers games (the games that made Mario popular) updated in 16-bit graphics along with the very popular and good SNES launch game: Super Mario World. I will break this down in 5 parts (one for each game).

Super Mario Bros.
The Mario game that started it all. The plot is the same in all Mario games: Mario has to save Peach from Bowser. 8 worlds with 4 levels in each. Very fun platformer.

Super Mario Bros. 2
Not really the real sequel to SMB. It's just another game (Doki Doki Panic) with Mario characters thrown in. Still a very fun game, but very different from the real Mario platforming gameplay. 7 worlds with 3 levels in each (except that the seventh one has 2).

Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels
The real SMB sequel. This game was never released in the USA prior to the release of Super Mario All-Stars. It is the same as SMB, with new powerups and enemies and 5 more worlds after beating the initial 8. This game can be very difficult, but it's still just as fun as the other Mario games.

Super Mario Bros. 3
The thrid installment of Mario series. Each of the 8 worlds now have a map that you can scroll through to select the levels. There are also many more levels than in the previous games. Along with places where you can get powerups and minibosses you fight for some powerups/items. There are also an abundant amounts if powerups and items that allow you to throw fire, fly, swim better, skip levels, and skip worlds. There also many many secrets within tha game; some that trigger events. Many people consider this the best mario game ever.

Super Mario World
One of the first game released for the SNES. This mario game is just like Super Mario Bros. 3 only, with new powerups and secret exits that lie between the levels. There are also 2 ways to jump, a sidekick dinosaur name Yoshi that you can use along with Mario, a secret world, and many other things. A very good game that is worth buying on its own included in this already well collection.

With all 5 of with great games in this collection, it is very much worth it to buy this if you have a SNES. No SNES collection should be without it (unless you already have Super Mario All-Stars and Super Mario World seperately). This game is absolute must purchase.

Graphics: 8/10 Colorful cartoony graphics that are prettied up from the original 8 bit games to reflect the capabilities of the SNES machine. The animation of large Mario/Luigi running in SMB1 is a little weird looking though.

Sound: 8/10 Appropriate sounds and catchy musical tunes. However you may grow tired of some of the sound effects being repeated in the first four games from Super Mario World.

Control: Precise controls with the standard SNES controller. SMW is the most complicated, but the learning curve isn't too high, and the other games are even simpler.

Challenge: These are the types of games that require memorization. Some of the gameplay in the earlier titles are repetitive, but the presence of "warp zones" and other secrets help to make up for it. These games were originally designed for kids with lots of time to memorize patterns and mazes though, so be warned if you have a shorter attention span for such games. A "world save" (not sub-level save) has been added to the first four games to save your progress which helps somewhat. Many levels require precise jumps, and repeatedly missing the same jump or being hit by a random enemy can be frustrating. SMB2 is probably the most "relaxing" of the series as it doesn't have the same restrictions on movement, time limits, etc. as SMB1 and "the Lost Levels."

Replay Value: At first these games may seem repetitive, but finding secrets and testing out new strategies can bring replay value. Multiplayer is a bit lacking (except for the "Battle Mode" in SMB3), as the players simply take turns, or compete for points.


While some may not like the "remade" graphics and sound, the gameplay in these five titles is solid. Super Mario Bros., "The Lost Levels" ("Super Mario Bros. 2" in Japan, a much harder version of SMB), Super Mario Bros. 2 ("Doki Doki Panic" in Japan, the character sprites and a few items were changed for the US release), Super Mario Bros. 3, and the SNES Super Mario World (unchanged from its original stand-alone incarnation).

The games are more or less identical in gameplay to their NES 8-bit counterparts. The infamous "minus world" trick in SMB doesn't work anymore though.

SMB 3 allows you to play a 2 player "battle mode" right from the title screen (in a remake of the original Mario Bros., only competitive style).

For NES nostalgics and for those who simply enjoy colorful platform games with cutesy characters, this is a must own.

For collectors: please note that this game was actually a pack-in with the redesigned Super Nintendo console, and thus while there is a manual, there was never an official box released. However you can pretty easily find a clear plastic case to protect your treasure.

Its fun to go back and play the old games. You should try it, its so fun watching our 11yo play some of the games we played 20 years ago.

I love that this game keeps all the legendary Mario games together. When I get done or tired of playing one of them, I don't have to touch the console at all to get a completely different game in the system.
This version has the Lost World edition that was not released in the US originally. It's pretty bad ass, not going to lie.

I love that all the games are in the same disc and there is no need to buy separate..Great game for kids and adults!

What can you say about Super mario All-Stars, one the best games for Super Nintendo and not only you get 1 game but 5 games this is a awesome, you most have it if you are a true Gamer.

this game rocks, once again looked allover michigan for it! well i got it now and would like to say you got to play it!

The game was sold at a good price. But the game didn't work at all. I was very disappointed. I tried everything to get the game to work but it still showed up on a blank screen. I thought that the system wasn't working right so I tried another game, it worked. So I tried the game again and it still didn't work at all.

This is a very good game as it has all the Mario's from regular Nintendo. Also includes Super Mario World. The reason I bought it was I got it at a very good price.

good game. everything works. good condition. would buy from again! ! ! ! !

I had been looking everywhere for the super nintendo games and when I found them I was very pleased.The system is so old but the games play very good. I will be looking for another system too soon. I really don't know a lot about the website yet but I guess I'm learning pretty fast So far I have purchased three SNES games and will be buying more on line. I used to go from flea market to flea market searching for games but since I found this , I am done with all that walking around. I am very pleased with all my games I have purchased. So its been an honor doing business with paypal and everything that makes it possible to receive the games on a good time base as well. I will continue to order things on ebay.

Very good seller. Item did not work, but after contacting them, I sent it back and a new item was sent back. Support is top notch. Highly recommended... A++++

The Reason behind my purchase of this game was that it was simply a collection of some of my favorite games of all time. It's been years since the last time i played these games and i couldn't wait to experience what i felt back then. I love this game because it brings back that feeling of being a kid again and now my 4 yaer old daughter has become addicted to the games, just as i had when i was her age. It's definetely a classic and will continue to be passed down for many more years to come.

has extra game!!! good mario games the games are very entertaining........ buy this game instead of the mario all stars game ALONE....love this game and recommend it to anyone!

I love the game becausse is works like new and i would deffinitly buy from this person again. The itm was shipped n a timely manner and I have no negative feedback.

This is the best compilation cartridge of Mario for SNES! Look closely when buying, because there is also a previous release of "Super Mario All-Stars" that does not included "Super Mario World".

I love the classics, what can I say? The game is filled with everything I remember playing when I was young.

I loved this item I had this game when it first came out and I wanted it again. I was sold a great item for the age of it. It was in excellent shape. Ther was nothing that I disliked about this product

i decided to buy it because i was needing it
well i really like it it was almost brand new and works perfectly
it was a great decition to buy it in ebay

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its a game from my childhood oh all the memorysmy and my frirnds used to spend all day playing those great games