"Mario Bros." from 1983 is a classic that laid the foundation for many platformers. I liked the game for its simple but fascinating gameplay, which made me come back to it again and again. One of the main advantages is the mass of interesting and diverse levels, where each new arena offered unique challenges. From jumping over platforms to destroying turtles, crabs, some butterflies and even incomprehensible brown creatures with menacing eyes - each stage of the game required an increasingly precise reaction and attention to detail.
The graphics are at their best: bright, memorable characters and smooth animations. Mario and Luigi, both heroes of the game, have well-developed movements, and the visual effects of colliding enemies and objects added dynamics. Although the levels may seem simple at first glance, they are filled with various obstacles and enemies, which made the passage of each level interesting and sometimes unpredictable.
The mechanics of jumping deserve special attention. Adjusting to the height and length of the jump was sometimes difficult, but the mechanics of the game, in my opinion, only benefits from this. At more complex levels, skills play a key role.
The music, although minimalistic, created the right atmosphere - the sounds of jumps, attacks and the appearance of enemies fit well into the gameplay, not distracting, but on the contrary, increasing engagement. "Mario Bros." is a perfect example of how a simple game can become an eternal classic thanks to skillful execution and gameplay solutions.
8 out of 10.
