Here's another classic installment of the Mario Series. Bowser is back and with him is his Koopalings children reeking havoc, stealing the magical wands from the kings turning them into creatures as well kidnapping the princess once again. Now mario must run and jump his way through each level, stomping on goombas and throwing koopa shells to make it to the ship to take back the stolen wands and rescue the princess from Bowser's clutches and stop his wicked children from their mischievous deeds


There you'll have the return of the Super Mushroom and Fire Flower and among other old and new items within this title. More notable is the Frog suit that lets you swim smoothly in some levels that require you to swim and the Raccoon tail that allows you to fly and hit your enemies with your tail.  New items can be attained such as the Flute that allows you to warp to any level presented to you as well and shoe that allows you to hope across a gap of miniature white piranha flowers unscathed. 


Graphics-8
The graphics is one of the first things I've noticed. It is a very colorful title when you look at it and very easy to enjoy the 2D plat former of it's different levels of colorful joys. Not like the previous title of Super Mario. It's not blocky, of course it had been advanced with better technology with better looks. One of the great improvement of the NES.


 Sound-8
The sound is great and fits well with different catchy tunes in each level. You will enjoy listening while traveling a grassy plain or jumping across many blocks in the dessert. The sound improved since the blocky era of the first title in my opinion. There's hardly any dull music or tunes when you feel like taking your time to collect all the coins of the level and enjoying the sound of stomping goombas that crosses your path.


Addictiveness-6
If you're a big fan of Mario. Then you'll enjoy the few new varieties that you can attain during your run through of this 2D classic. You'll spend hours jumping on goombas and throwing koopa shells into unsuspecting enemies, but after your first time through this title the thrill soon becomes old and the routine is the same, but still one of the great Mario title of the NES to remember your childhood gaming days.


Story-5
Just like with all Mario titles. It's Mario's job to rescue the kidnapped Princess Toadstool from the clutches of Bowser, but this time. He brought along his troublesome children to put a stop to Mario's attempt. Now, Mario must also rescue the kings by retrieving the magical wands from Bowserlings and turn the king back into their old selves and give Mario a letter from the princess with helpful items.


Depth-3
Not much can be offered in this title. With exceptions of few hidden areas and new items it holds, but mostly it's a quick run through of the levels and you've completed the game. So don't expect a ton of hidden rooms or levels, because if you beaten the game. You've pretty much done everything.


Difficulty-5
It haves it share of frustrations with some annoying obstetrical to get by and some enemies that just gets in your way to slow you down, but all in all. It's a fairly easy game and easy to get used to the patterns. So you'll have no problem getting pass each levels to complete the game.