Super Mario All Stars is a game for the Super Nintendo. Another version is available that has Super Mario World. Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels is part of the collection. The game itself was initially not available for players in North America. For the purposes of this review, the focus is going to only be on the original version with just four games.

Game Selection

When starting the game, there are four options to go with. The following games are the options: Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 2, and Super Mario Bros. 3.

Gameplay

Options to save the game in place is present when selecting any game. It will track your progress in the game itself. If you have played the games mentioned aside from Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, the games are virtually identical in terms of gameplay.

With Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels, it is a one player game. There is the option of choosing between Mario or Luigi. With Luigi, you do have a higher jump and can float a little bit. It does take adjustment considering from the original game, there was no distinction between the two as the jumps were the same.

Difference from NES Counterparts

Graphically, the game is enhanced to match up to the level like Super Mario World. There are sound effects such as the jumping that is taken from the game itself. Unlike the original versions, you can save your progress and then come back and play later. From that perspective, it is a benefit. Knowing that there is an option to take a break can be beneficial.

Overall

Super Mario All Stars is a good game to play. It is a compilation of the Mario games that had been released. Each one does play just like the original and it would be worth it if you couldn’t get it in the first place. Currently, it is available on the Super Nintendo Channel if you wish to play that. Of course, there are the original games that are on the Nintendo Channel on the switch.