Mario Bros. is a NES port of the arcade game. But does is it as good as the original?
The gameplay consists of running and jumping around in a single room, rather than a scrolling stage. To defeat your enemies, you must hit the platform underneath of them to knock them on there back. From there, you must run into them to send them flying off the stage. Once you defeat all the creatures, you move on to the next enemy filled stage. Mario will face enemies like Koopa crawlers, Sidesteppers, Fighter Flies, Freezies, and Falling Icicles.
The problem? The game feels slow and sluggish compared to the original arcade game. Also, a 16-bit version is available for free in all the Super Mario Advance series, as well as Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga and Super Mario All stars. The game is also available for the Wii's virtual console for 500 Wii points, but the price tag, even at $5, seems like a high asking price. The game also feels light on content, and will only entertain for about a half of a hour. the multiplayer is the best part, but it too will begin to bore after playing it a couple times.
Unless you are a Hardcore Arcade or Nintendo fan, or a NES collector, I can't recommend the title.