Atarifever Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I first played the Famicom version of Mario Bros. way, way back in the 80s, then I played the 2600 version awhile after that, then the Super Mario Bros. 3 game, then, just today for the first time I played it on the 7800. Given that I first played it on the Famicom (well Famicom cart on NES), and seeing the screens online for the 7800, and knowing what to expect sonically, I figured this would not be a favorite of mine. However, this is the best version I've played in several respects. The fireballs feel more dangerous for one. I hardly ever die as a direct result of the fireballs on the NES (being hit by enemies while dodging a fireball maybe), but in this version they're all over the place. Also, for once I feel like the flies are a threat. On the NES I've never gotten why they're supposed to be "harder" than the crabs (coming along later in the order). On this version I miss them during their hops lots of times. Finally, the challenge stages, which I always 10/10 on the NES, I really have to work for on this version. I have to say, this version of the game seems to me to be a much more challenging game. I am sure the NES version is probably closer to the original arcade version, but if that is the case, this is an example of a time I prefer the less faithful port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'm a big fan of the 7800 version of Mario Bros. But i think it's a little bit too easy, at least for me it is. I can get well over 600,000 points on this game. I don't really like the 2600 version of Mario Bros. But the 5200 version is real good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm a big fan of the 7800 version of Mario Bros. But i think it's a little bit too easy, at least for me it is. I can get well over 600,000 points on this game. And here is that 600,000 + high score 720,000 Phase 69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) I just like to add, i hate when i accidentally hit the POW. Edited April 21, 2009 by roadrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonner242 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I FREAKIN LOVE THIS GAME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 The sound effects on 7800 Mario Bros are like stabbing fondue forks in my ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Perosnally I like the XE version better (not the 8-bit/5200 version, but the XE only version). Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Perosnally I like the XE version better (not the 8-bit/5200 version, but the XE only version). Tempest I like the XE version better, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjakeqcool Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I thought the Atari 7800 version of Mario Bros was awsome, way better then the NES version of Super Mario Bros, I think Atari really should of pushed this against Super Mario, but as always, Atari let competiton get the better of them until it was to late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 You are a terrible liar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I haven't played this game in a couple of years. Maybe I should fire it up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjakeqcool Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I am not a liar, I always thought the 7800 version of Mario Bros was the best of the era, and yes! I thought it was better then the NES version, I liked the 7800 joystick aswell, nice and smooth, very nice to use during gameplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I always thought this was a solid version of the game as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128bytes Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) The sound effects on 7800 Mario Bros are like stabbing fondue forks in my ears. I have always had fantasies of having the time to fire up my CCII to do a hack of 7800 Mario Bros. with improved sound, featuring Pokey sound chip support. You may be shocked to hear this, but Rhindle's hack of 2600 Mario Bros. is right up there with 7800 Mario Bros. as my favorite console version. Edited May 4, 2009 by 128bytes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthkur Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 For all of you that like the 7800 version there's still time to play it on the current round of the 7800 HSC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armonigann Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Definate Top 5 game..I prefer over NES just for the challange..Much harder IMO.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbitern1 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I think this is my favorite version...other than the arcade one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armonigann Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I'm a big fan of the 7800 version of Mario Bros. But i think it's a little bit too easy, at least for me it is. I can get well over 600,000 points on this game. And here is that 600,000 + high score 720,000 Phase 69 Holy Smoke!! that's one hell of a score!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 It's a good game and really fun with two players. The downside is that the sound effects are pretty bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireTiger Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I swear I remember having a 7800 mario bros cart that had much smaller jumping bugs on level 6 and thinner graphics overall, I broke the cart and I think it got trashed (the pegs)... So am I just crazy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animan Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Personally, i never liked how the 7800 handled. I don't know if it's the controller or what. I like 2600 version, it plays well, and has not half bad graphics for the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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