: Compete against players worldwide for the top spot on the rankings.
: While the eShop version allows you to add "credits" (virtual quarters) with a button press, a Game Over typically sends you back to the first level of your current world (e.g., dying on 6-4 restarts you at 6-1). Features of the eShop Arcade Archives Version
Though they look nearly identical at a glance, the gameplay nuances in the Arcade Archives version significantly alter the experience:
: Some stages are pulled directly from Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (the Japanese Super Mario Bros. 2 ), making them much tougher than the standard NES levels.
Arcade Archives Super Mario Bros. (NSP/eShop): Which Version Should You Play?
: Includes Hi-Score Mode for competitive play and Caravan Mode , which challenges you to get the highest score possible in exactly five minutes.
The Arcade Archives VS. SUPER MARIO BROS. release includes several modern quality-of-life features not found in the original 1980s cabinets: