SUPER MARIO BROS. Special

Released by Hudson Soft in 1985, this title is an ambitious port of Nintendo’s "Super Mario Bros." for the NEC PC-8801 series. Due to the hardware constraints of the time, the game utilizes a screen-switching method rather than the smooth scrolling found in the original, resulting in a unique playstyle and increased difficulty. Fans will also appreciate the inclusion of exclusive items and characters, such as the famous hammer from Donkey Kong. This port serves as a valuable historical record of the developers' passion and their determination to recreate the world of Mario within a limited technical environment.

To save Princess Peach once again, Mario steps back into a Mushroom Kingdom ravaged by Bowser's tyranny. He must race through eight distinct worlds, defeating Bowser's minions hiding in the castles of each stage to advance his journey. Mario's ultimate goal is to reach the castle in World 8, defeat the Great Demon King Bowser, and rescue Princess Peach to restore peace to the Mushroom Kingdom.