The gameplay is genius. 2D run and jump action has never been better. In addition to mushrooms and fire flowers, SMB3 included a new item, the leaf, that lets you turn into Racoon Mario and fly for short amounts of time. Hitting B lets you swing your tail at enemies and blocks. On top of those three regular items three special suits are in the game. One lets you turn into a frog, one a statue, and one a hammer brother.
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The Froggie suit makes swimming effortless.
Replay value is endless. I've never gotten tired of this game, and I probably never will. The levels are challenging, and fun to play over and over. After playing for ten years I am still being surprised by the number of secrets the 88 levels hold.
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Hundreds of secrets hide in SMB3.
The graphics and music in the game are just beautiful. The original is actually better than the remakes.
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Who doesn't love Giant World (Big Island)?
I give Super Mario Bros. 3 a 10/10 [perfect].
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