The Japanese name for Super Mario All-Stars, identical in content. Essential for rediscovering NES Marios in sublime 16 bit.
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Category
Compilation1 player3+
Description
Remastered compilation of the first four Super Mario games with modernized visuals, Japanese version. Published by Nintendo, released in Japan in 1993. Super Mario Bros 1, The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros 2 and Super Mario Bros 3 remade for Super Famicom. Japanese version of Super Mario All-Stars.
Super Mario Collection review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Vivid colours, crisp shapes and dazzling worlds: the game imposes a perfect readability and a joyful visual identity become iconic. The roundness of the sprites and the freshness of the settings overflow with playful energy. This art direction, polished and luminous, defines the golden age of the 16-bit platformer and hasn't aged a day.
Re-orchestrating Koji Kondo's immortal themes with pomp, this compilation revives the Mario classics with a new sonic richness. From the "Main Theme" to the most familiar melodies, every tune gains in depth and warmth. For the enthusiast, this musical concentrate elevates a whole swath of video game history.
Gameplay
"Masterful"
The Japanese edition of the anthology gathers four Mario titles remade with remarkable care, save support included. The precise momentum and the crystal-clear read on jumps, faithful to the originals, cross the decades without a hitch. To run through the plumber's foundations in one go, this compilation remains as safe a choice as it is enjoyable.
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Gathering four cult Mario adventures, remade with dazzling 16-bit graphics and welcome saves: this compilation is a dream for any platforming fan. Rediscovering these classics elevated, from the first game to the unreleased Lost Levels, delivers a timeless pleasure. Generous, polished and essential, an anthology that condenses the genre's golden age.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Gathering four remastered Marios on a single cartridge rekindles the timeless joy of running, jumping and digging out every secret. Switching from one entry to another, going for completion or replaying a legendary world feeds an endless craving. Elevated by the graphics and save support, these classics keep a grip of startling freshness.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Bundling the first four Marios remade for Super Famicom guarantees dozens of hours right away, from the hearty Super Mario Bros 3 to The Lost Levels' devious stages. Hunting secret worlds and aiming to clear everything stretch each entry well beyond a single playthrough. As the Japanese version of the definitive compilation, it stays an essential stop for rediscovering the saga's foundations.
Technical info
💾0,93 MB📅14/07/1993
Published by Nintendo
Super Mario Collection (SNES) price, value & rarity
The Japanese Super Famicom version of Nintendo's Super Mario All-Stars from 1993, Japan-exclusive under the 'Super Mario Collection' name. The Rev 1 fixes several scrutinised bugs. The NP version (Nintendo Power, on-demand writing on a flashable cartridge) is particularly rare and sought after. Intact boxed CIB with cardboard sleeve and illustrated Nintendo manual is valued by completionist Mario collectors, and the cote climbs hard for the NP format.
Is Super Mario Collection still worth playing in 2026?
Super Mario All-Stars, known as Super Mario Collection in Japan, gathers the four NES Super Mario Bros on a single cartridge, namely SMB, SMB Lost Levels, SMB 2 USA and SMB 3, all remastered in 16 bit style with backdrops, sprites and saving. It is probably the best physical way to approach Mario's NES classics. The handling stays faithful to the originals. Recommended to anyone wanting a classic Mario compilation on a single cartridge and to families wanting an immediate Nintendo heritage to explore together.
