A seminal 1985 side-scrolling platformer that helped define the genre and revived the home video game market with tight controls and iconic level design.
- Developer: Nintendo EAD
- Genre: Platformer
- Platforms: Nintendo Entertainment System (1985); numerous later ports
- Mechanics: Power-ups (Super Mushroom, Fire Flower, Starman), precise running/jumping, warp zones, timer-based stages
- Notable: Industry-defining influence, memorable soundtrack by Koji Kondo, introduced core Mario series mechanics