Super Mario Bros. 1 is one of the most important and recognisable side-scrolling platform games ever made, built around simple controls, precise jumping, colourful stages, hidden secrets, power-ups, and the timeless journey of guiding Mario through the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. It is a game that proves how powerful focused design can be, because almost everything the player needs to understand is taught naturally through movement, enemies, blocks, pipes, coins, and stage layouts.
