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Super Mario Bros. II is a platformer released in 1988 for the Nintendo NES. Players choose from four characters—Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Princess Peach—each with distinct abilities, and navigate through various levels filled with obstacles and enemies. The main objective is to reach the end of each stage, gathering items and defeating bosses to ultimately save the dream world of Subcon from the villain Wart.
The game features a unique mechanic where players can pick up and throw objects and enemies, differing from traditional Mario games that rely heavily on jumping on foes. This adds a strategic layer to gameplay, as different characters handle objects differently, influencing how challenges are approached. The pace is moderate, encouraging exploration and careful timing rather than fast reflexes alone.
An unusual idea in Super Mario Bros. II is the inclusion of a dream world setting, which allows for imaginative level designs and enemy concepts that stray from the series' usual Mushroom Kingdom theme. This, combined with character-specific abilities, gives the game a distinctive feel within the Mario franchise.
