What it is
The 1988 NES masterpiece that added raccoon suits, world maps, and airship levels — still one of the most inventive 2D platformers ever designed.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| NES | 1988 | Standard | — |
| Game Boy Advance | 2003 | Super Mario Advance 4 | — |
| Wii | 2007 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2013 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Wii U | 2013 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Switch | 2018 | Standard | Digital · Nintendo Switch Online |
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #4
Widely considered one of the best games ever made, and it plays beautifully for free on Nintendo Switch Online today.
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