Game Super Mario is among the most popular and iconic video games in the world. This game is not only a hobby but has become a memory of joy of an era. During the 1980s when video gaming was still in its initial phase, Nintendo released a hero who became everyone's favorite among children — Super Mario. Let's consider the step-by-step journey of this game legend in Roman Urdu today.
The Beginning (1981 – Donkey Kong)
The real birth of Super Mario took place in 1981 when Nintendo released an arcade game called Donkey Kong. The original name for Mario was "Jumpman" and he was a carpenter who was attempting to save his girlfriend in this game. Nobody could even dream that the character would turn into the gaming king one day.
Super Mario Bros (1985) – A New World
Nintendo brought out Super Mario Bros in 1985, and the game revolutionized the gaming sector. Mario and his brother Luigi in the game journey to the "Mushroom Kingdom" to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser.This was the very first game to introduce the mechanism of side‑scrolling adventure — where the player must advance from left to right in order to fulfill missions. New challenges, pipes, coins, and enemies in each level were new and thrilling for its era.
The Super Mario Era of Success (1986 – 1990)
Following the success of Super Mario Bros, Nintendo launched a few new editions including:
Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels (1986) – Japan only, a harder version.
Super Mario Bros 2 (1988) – America, featuring new powers and characters.
Super Mario Bros 3 (1989) – A work of art. Its graphics, gameplay, and levels captured the hearts of all.
This was the time when nearly every household had a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), and every kid had a Mario controller in their hands.
1990s – New Technology, New Adventures
In the 1990s, Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) debuted alongside Super Mario World (1990).This game featured Yoshi for the first time ever — a dinosaur popular among children worldwide. The design of the game and its music were so fabulous that gamers are still playing it today because of nostalgia.
In 1996, Super Mario 64 was launched, the first-ever 3D game in the Mario series. It revolutionized gaming. For the very first time, gamers were allowed to explore a world of 3D freely. This game became the crown jewel of the Nintendo 64 console and added a new page to gaming history.
2000s – Super Mario in the Contemporary Era
Throughout the 2000s, Mario proved his genius on even newer consoles.
Super Mario Sunshine (2002) was released for the GameCube, where Mario used a water jetpack called “FLUDD.”
New Super Mario Bros (2006) revived the classic 2D style, and the game sold millions of copies.
Super Mario Galaxy (2007) introduced a space-based adventure — with planets, gravity, and stunning visuals.
This was the time when Mario became not just a game, but a brand.
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2010s – Mario on Every Console**
In the 2010s, Mario cast his magic on all platforms:
Super Mario 3D World (2013) – cooperative multiplayer fun.
Super Mario Odyssey (2017) – a Switch blockbuster, where Mario turns into new characters using his magic cap "Cappy."
This game featured an open-world design where players visit various kingdoms. It was a record-breaker in both critical and commercial success.
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2020s – The Modern Age of Mario**
Now, despite being more than 40 years old, Super Mario continues to reside within every child's heart.Nintendo has taken the franchise beyond the games into movies, merchandise, and mobile titles.The Super Mario Movie (2023) became a huge box office hit and brought Mario to a whole new generation of children.
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The Legacy of Super Mario**
Super Mario made video gaming a work of art. It's not a game — it's a symbol of culture. Children of all generations have created their childhood memories with Mario.To this day, when someone hears the "coin collect" sound, they can smell the aroma of childhood.
Final Words
Mario's journey from 1981 to 2025 is evidence that creativity, simplicity, and fun never age.Mario has always guided children in one thing:
"Whatever becomes difficult, take a small leap — and go ahead."
Super Mario is not only a game, but a spirit of life — standing up after every fall and reaching the princess (or your target). ❤️
