Editing Super Mario Bros. 3

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|released='''[[Famicom]]/[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]'''<br>{{releasedate|Japan|October 23, 1988|USA|February 9, 1990|Europe|August 29, 1991|Australia|August 29, 1991<ref>[http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/games/smb3 Date info for NES from TMK], retrieved 4-1-2008</ref>}} '''[[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii]])'''<br>{{releasedate|USA|November 5, 2007|Europe|November 9, 2007|Australia|November 9, 2007|Japan|December 11, 2007|South Korea|May 26, 2008<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/games/smb3-vc Date info for VC from TMK], retrieved 6-30-2008</ref>}}'''Virtual Console ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])'''<br>{{releasedate|Japan|January 1, 2013|Europe|December 26, 2013|Australia|December 26, 2013|USA|April 17, 2014}}'''Virtual Console ([[Wii U]])'''<br>{{releasedate|Japan|December 25, 2013|Europe|December 26, 2013|Australia|December 26, 2013|USA|April 17, 2014}}

|genre=2D Platformer, Action-adventure

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|platforms=[[Famicom]]/[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], [[Super Famicom]]/[[Super Nintendo]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Virtual Console]]

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'''''Super Mario Bros. 3''''' is a platform action-adventure game for the [[Family Computer|Famicom]] and [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] and is officially the third installment in the ''Super Mario'' series. It was released in Japan on October 23, 1988; in North America on February 9, 1990; and in Europe and Australia on August 29, 1991. It was later released in the US on the Wii's [[Virtual Console]] on November 5, 2007 and the 3DS and Wii U Virtual Console on April 17, 2014. It was also remade for the 1993 [[SNES]] compilation game ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'', and for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in 2003 as ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', the final installment of the ''[[Super Mario Advance (series)|Super Mario Advance]]'' series.

It was also released as a reward that Club Nintendo users could purchase with their coins for the Wii Virtual Console on June 3, 2013.  

''Super Mario Bros. 3'' has been considered as one of the greatest games of all time. Its complexity and challenging levels made it a huge success. In addition to new power ups, it features new moves, [[items]] and [[enemies]]. It also features special non-level parts of each world, including [[Toad House|Toad Houses]], where items can be obtained, and [[Spade Panel]]s, where lives can be obtained, as well as some secret parts, such as the [[White Mushroom House]] and the [[Treasure Ship]]. The game introduces six new power-ups, the [[Super Leaf]], the [[Tanooki Suit]], the [[P-Wing]], the [[Frog Suit]], the [[Hammer Suit]], and [[Goomba's Shoe]].

Shortly after the release of the game, a cartoon named ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' was made. The cartoon was based on the game, but with a different plot. In the cartoons, [[Bowser|King Koopa]] and the [[Koopalings]] tried to take over [[Earth|the real world]] as well as the Mushroom Kingdom. The cartoon series was produced by [[DIC Entertainment]] Productions in association with [[Nintendo]].

Peace has returned to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] thanks to the efforts of [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]; however, [[Bowser]] sent his own seven children ([[Larry Koopa|Larry]], [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton]], [[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]], [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy]], [[Roy Koopa|Roy]], [[Lemmy Koopa|Lemmy]], and [[Ludwig von Koopa|Ludwig]]) to the other countries of the [[Mushroom World]]. The Mushroom Kingdom forms a gateway to these lands, and the [[Koopalings]] have stolen the respective royal [[magic wand]]s of the seven [[kings]], using them to transform the kings into various helpless creatures. [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] vow to go and stop the Koopalings' mischief, and change the kings back into their normal form. At the end of each world, Mario and Luigi fight one of the Koopalings, and after the match is over, retrieve the wand from the Koopaling to turn the king back to normal. While the brothers are out in their adventure, Bowser kidnaps [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] and takes her to [[Bowser's Castle|his lair]] in [[Dark Land]]. The brothers go to Dark Land and fight Bowser. After defeating Bowser, they save the princess and restore peace once again.  

In September 2015, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] confirmed a fan theory that the entire game was, in fact, a stage play put on by the ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' cast.<ref name="Mithyamoto">Nintendo UK (September 10, 2015). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu2DnTd3dEo Mario Myths with Mr Miyamoto]. YouTube. Retrieved September 10, 2015.</ref>

[[File:MushroomWorld_SMA4.gif|thumb|left|The map of the Mushroom World in ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]

Unlike ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', this game has a world map, a feature that has been carried over into every subsequent title in the series. Like ''Super Mario Bros.'', the game features eight total worlds spread out across eight different maps, each one featuring a different name, theme, and boss; the inclusion of thematic worlds would also be carried over into future titles in the series.

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|World 1<br>'''[[Grass Land]]'''

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|Grass Land is the first world of the game. It was attacked by [[Larry Koopa]], who stole the wand of the Grass Land king and turned him into a dog (or a [[Cobrat]] from ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' in the remake). The landscape itself is mainly composed of plains, surrounded by hills and even some cliffs in the south. A [[fortress]] can be found in the middle of Grass Land, and the king's [[castle]] lies to the southeast, surrounded by a circular moat. The enemies Mario encounters here are regular ones, like [[Goomba]]s, [[Koopa Troopa]]s and [[Piranha Plant]]s. The world features a [[Spade Panel]], two Toad Houses and six levels, of which four have to be cleared to reach the king's castle.

|World 2<br>'''[[Desert Land]]'''

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|Desert Land is the second world of the game. It is a region within a vast desert, filled with sand, palm trees and some pyramids. A fortress is located in the west part of the desert, and a quicksand field can also be found, as well as a great pyramid that the player needs to traverse in order to reach the king's castle. The king was attacked by [[Morton Koopa Jr.]], who turned him into a spider (or a [[Hoopster]] from ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' in the remake). The world features two Spade Panels and three Toad Houses, of which one lies in a secret area behind a rock that needs to be crushed by a [[Hammer]]. The boulder also hides two [[Fire Bro]]thers which stole the last [[Warp Whistle]]. Four of the five levels need to be cleared to get to the great pyramid and the castle. Desert Land houses many desert-related creatures like [[Fire Snake]]s and the extremely rare [[Angry Sun]].

|World 3<br>'''[[Water Land]]'''

|[[File:Sea Side.PNG|200px]]

|Water Land is a water-themed region that was raided by [[Wendy O. Koopa]], who turned the king into a kappa (or a [[Dino-Rhino]] from ''Super Mario World'' in the remake). While some levels take place on solid ground, most of the levels and even one of the worlds two fortresses involve water in a certain way. At the northern part of the world map, Mario will encounter drawbridges that open and close in a set pattern. The world's castle is located far to the east on a small, remote island that is only accessible through a [[Warp Pipe]]. A boat can be unlocked by using a Hammer on a rock in the south. Through it, the player can reach some bonus Spade Panels and Toad Houses. Water Land contains nine levels in total, of which one can be skipped if a certain drawbridge is closed, and houses several water creatures like [[Blooper]]s, [[Cheep Cheep]]s, and [[Big Bertha]]s. The world also introduces a very rare Boo known as a [[Stretch (Super Mario Bros. 3)|Stretch]].

|World 4<br>'''[[Giant Land]]'''

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|Giant Land is mainly composed of an island in the vague shape of a Koopa. It is a relatively green island with plants growing on it that resemble Fire Flowers. The castle at the west coast of the island was attacked by [[Iggy Koopa]], who transformed the king into an orange dinosaur (or [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] in the remake). The world has two fortresses, one on the east side and one on a small island in a lake in the world's center. The most prominent feature of Giant Land, which gives this world its name, is the fact that many enlarged versions of regular enemies, blocks, and environmental features can be found here. The world features four Toad Houses, two Spade Panels and six levels, of which five need to be cleared to reach the king's castle.

|World 5<br>'''[[Sky Land]]'''

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|Sky Land is the world that has been conquered by [[Roy Koopa]], who has turned its king into a condor ([[Albatoss]] in the remake). It is divided into two parts: a ground part and a sky part. The player begins on the ground. The most notable feature of this area is the possibility to gain the [[Goomba's Shoe]], an item that can be obtained in level 5-3. After clearing the levels on the ground, the player can reach a spiraling tower that reaches up to the sky. The main part of the level is located here, and there are also some creatures exclusively to this realm, namely the [[Para-Beetle]]. After clearing the tower that serves as a link between the two areas, the player can go back to the ground, but they will have to clear the tower again on their way up. If the Koopaling isn't defeated at the first try, his Airship will be able to move freely between sky and ground. There are nine levels in total, three Spade Panels, three Toad Houses and two fortresses. The castle is on the southwest part of the sky part.

|World 6<br>'''[[Ice Land]]'''

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|Ice Land is an area covered in snow and ice. The castle was attacked by [[Lemmy Koopa]] - who has turned its king into a fur seal ([[Monty Mole]] in the remake) and Mario has to venture there and reclaim the magic wand just like in the previous worlds. Before he can reach the castle however, the player has to navigate Mario through the levels of Ice Land. These levels feature frozen ground which makes movement more difficult, as Mario has poor footing on them and is likely to slip off into a bottomless pit. In some levels, the player can find ice blocks that contain coins or enemies. These blocks can only be melted with one of Fire Mario's fireballs. There are ten levels in total, three Spade Panels, two Toad Houses, and three fortresses. The castle is far to the east near the sea.

|World 7<br>'''[[Pipe Land]]'''

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|Pipe Land is a series of small islands in a network of confusing pipes. The fourth stage is an underwater level with spiked Cheep Cheeps, some Big Berthas and three [[Blooper Nannies]]. [[Ludwig von Koopa]] attacked Pipe Land's king and turned him into a goldenrod [[Fire Piranha Plant|Venus Fire Trap]] ([[Yoshi]] in the remakes). The country itself consists of nine levels, three Spade Panels, two fortresses, two [[Nipper Plant]] Levels and three Toad Houses. The castle is located in southeastern Pipe Land by the sea. If not defeated, the airship will fly from one island to another since the anchor is required to stop it.

|World 8<br>'''[[Dark Land]]'''

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|The eighth and final world is ruled by [[Bowser|King Bowser]]. The levels in this world are primarily tank brigades and airships. There are also [[Hand Trap]]s found in the second area of the world, which unexpectedly grab Mario or Luigi and take them to a short obstacle course which has a chest containing a [[Super Leaf]] at the end. The third area has two normal levels and a fortress, and the final level has the last tank level and [[Bowser's Castle]], where Mario or Luigi must finally battle Bowser.

|World 9<br>'''[[Warp Zone]]'''

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|World 9 is only accessible by a [[Warp Whistle]]. In it, the player can choose to go to any other world in the game. The selection of worlds the player can choose from changes depending on the world they used the Warp Whistle in. If the player uses another Warp Whistle in the Warp Zone, it will take them to the pipe leading to World 8. Except for Worlds 5, 6 and 8, it is not possible to return to the world from which Mario accessed the Warp Zone.

|'''[[World-e]]'''

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|World-e is an [[e-Reader]]-based world that is only exclusive to ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. It can be reached right at the very beginning of the game. Players can use two Game Boy Advance, one with the game and the other with the e-Reader in order to scan level cards, demo cards, and power-up cards.

==Gameplay==

===Controls===

*{{button|nes|Pad}}: Move

*{{button|nes|A}}/{{button|gba|A}}: Jump

*{{button|nes|B}}/{{button|gba|B}}: Dash/pick up

*{{button|nes|start}}/{{button|gba|start}}: Pause

 

====On the [[Map|world map]]====

*{{button|nes|A}}/{{button|gba|A}}: Select level/item

 

===Transformations===

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|[[Small Mario]]

![[File:SMB3 Smallmario.png|center]]

|Mario's weakest form used when a new game begins. If Mario touches an enemy while in this form, he loses a life.

|[[Super Mario]]

![[File:Super Mario SMB3.PNG|center]]

|The form Mario turns into after obtaining a [[Super Mushroom]] in small form. Mario gains the ability to break [[Brick Block]]s in this state. If Mario touches an enemy while in this form, he shrinks back to his small form.

|[[Fire Mario]]

![[File:Fire Mario SMB3.PNG|center]]

|After utilizing a [[Fire Flower]], Mario will turn into Fire Mario, giving him the ability to defeat enemies by shooting [[fireball]]s at them.

|[[Raccoon Mario]]

![[File:Raccoon Mario SMB3.PNG|center]]

|After using the [[Super Leaf]], Mario will transform into Raccoon Mario. In this state, Mario can spin his tail to attack most enemies, and he can also fly for a short period of time after gaining enough speed.

|[[Tanooki Mario]]

![[File:Tanooki Mario SMB3.PNG|center]]

|After obtaining the [[Tanooki Suit]], Mario transforms into Tanooki Mario. Along with the abilities to fly and attack with his tail, Mario can turn into a statue to confuse his enemies for a short period of time.

|[[P-Wing]]

![[File:MarioPWingSMB3.gif|center]]

|The [[P-Wing]] looks and behaves similarly to the Raccoon Suit, but includes a large "P" on Mario's chest and allows for indefinite flight. (On the action screen Mario appears as a normal Raccoon Mario, but the player's [[Power Meter]] is constantly filled.) After a level is cleared with this form, Mario will transform back into Raccoon Mario.

|[[Frog Mario]]

![[File:Frog Mario SMB3.PNG|center]]

|Mario will turn into Frog Mario after retrieving the [[Frog Suit]]. The Frog Suit allows Mario to swim much easier, but impedes his movement on land drastically.

|[[Hammer Mario]]

![[File:Hammer Mario SMB3.PNG|center]]

|Upon obtaining the [[Hammer Suit]], Mario will turn into Hammer Mario. In this state, Mario can defeat enemies by throwing hammers, and can shield himself from fireballs by using his shell, but cannot slide down hills.

|[[Invincible Mario]]

![[File:SMB3-InvincibleMarioSprite.gif|center]]

|After getting a [[Super Star|Starman]], Mario will become invincible, and cannot be harmed by any enemies or obstacles. Along with the bonus of invincibility, Mario can also defeat most enemies without jumping on or throwing projectiles at them. This will only last for a short period of time (considerably shorter than other ''Mario'' games), and Mario will still lose a life if he falls into an abyss, a pool of lava, or runs out of time.

;Chomps

*[[Chain Chomp]]

*[[Fire Chomp]]

 

;Artillery

*[[Bill Blaster]]

*[[Bob-omb]]

*[[Bullet Bill]]

*[[Cannon]]

*[[Cannonball]]

*[[Giant Cannonball]]

*[[Bull's-Eye Bill|Missile Bill]]

*[[Rocket Engine]]

*[[Rocky Wrench]]

*[[Boom Boom]] (as miniboss)

*[[Bowser]]

*[[Koopalings]]

**[[Larry Koopa]]

**[[Morton Koopa Jr.]]

**[[Wendy O. Koopa]]

**[[Iggy Koopa]]

**[[Roy Koopa]]

**[[Lemmy Koopa]]

**[[Ludwig von Koopa]]

==2-Player==

In two-player mode, [[Mario]] (player one), and [[Luigi]] (player two) taking turns to complete the level, just like ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. After one brother completes a level/loses a life, the other brother plays. Also, if one brother picks a level that the other brother completed, they enter versus mode in their small forms.

Some versus mode stages are similar to ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' The player that defeats three of five enemies or survives wins. Enemies to defeat are Spinies, Sidesteppers, and Fighter Flies, but defeating a Fireball does not count. Players can indirectly kill each other by forcing the rival to collide with an enemy to gain victory. Players can also steal [[Roulette Box]] cards from each other by bumping from below. One stage involves grabbing three of five coins.

There is also a stage that has a vertical pipe that shoots out Fireballs and coins. The player that collects three coins or survive wins. Another stage has the players climbing ladders to retrieve coins under boxes, some of which are empty. The first to obtain three wins.

Any deaths incurred in the versus mode will not affect the player's lives in the main game. ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' also includes a similar Battle Game in the main menu for ''Super Mario Bros 3''.