Super Mario All-Stars

Game Overview
I first played Super Mario All-Stars on the Super Nintendo in 1993, a Nintendo release that bundled together four of the original NES Mario titles with a visual overhaul. It was a clear step up from the 8-bit era, with richer colors and more detailed sprites that made the familiar worlds feel fresh again.You control Mario, or sometimes Luigi, running and jumping through side-scrolling levels filled with enemies, pits, and blocks. The main goal is always to reach the flagpole at the end of each stage, navigating obstacles and sometimes finding warp pipes or hidden areas. Signature mechanics include breaking blocks to collect coins or power-ups, like the Super Mushroom or Fire Flower, and stomping on enemies to defeat them. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty varies from accessible in the first game to punishing in The Lost Levels. It feels responsive and satisfying, especially when you nail a long jump or chain together enemy bounces.