Mario Bros.: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of Mario Bros., each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | NES/Famicom | Kaettekita Mario Bros. (FDS) | NES Classic Serie (EU 1993) | Atari 8-bit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Content | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Version differences
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GraphicsNES/Famicom
Because of cartridge limits the Famicom version has fewer visual details, smaller Shellcreepers and fireballs, and no icicles.1
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GameplayNES/Famicom
In the Famicom version a jump-kick can knock enemies off ledges, something the arcade original does not allow.1
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ContentKaettekita Mario Bros. (FDS)
Kaettekita Mario Bros. on the Disk System brings back the icicles and adds cutscenes advertising the food company Nagatanien.1
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ContentNES Classic Serie (EU 1993)
The 1993 European 'Classic Serie' release adopts the improvements of Kaettekita Mario Bros., restores the stage intermissions missing from the first NES port and adjusts music and speed for 50 Hz PAL televisions.2
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ContentAtari 8-bit
The Atari 8-bit port by Sculptured Software was the only home version to keep the falling icicles.3
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13