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To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the original Super Mario Bros launch, Nintendo has re-released a collection of the first four games in the series. Originally released on the SNES in 1993, Super Mario All-Stars features Super Mario Bros 1-3 and The Lost Levels on one disc, with the same updated 16-bit graphics of the 90s compilation.
Some may be disappointed that the content is identical, or perhaps that Super Mario World - arguably the pick of the plumber's 2D adventures - isn't included. But this 25th anniversary edition has a couple of aces up its sleeve. A second DVD case houses a soundtrack CD featuring music from Mario's history, ranging from the iconic main theme of the 8-bit original through to the majestic orchestral Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack. Accompanying this is a booklet with observations from three figures who have played key roles in the Super Mario series - creator Shigeru Miyamoto, producer Takashi Tezuka and composer Koji Kondo. It also features previously unseen design documents and concept drawings that will undoubtedly be of interest to amateur gaming historians.
The games themselves are still extremely enjoyable. Super Mario Bros. 3 is many enthusiasts' idea of 2D platform perfection, while Super Mario Bros. 2 (which wasn't originally planned as a Mario game) is a fascinating departure, and better than its relatively lowly reputation might suggest. Serious fans will own these titles already, but to a new generation of players this is a gaming education.
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/dec/05/super-mario-allstars-game-review
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