The original "Super Mario Bros." game was released in Japan on September 13, 1985, for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). It was later released in North America on October 18, 1985. The game was a groundbreaking success and played a significant role in establishing the popularity of video games globally. Developed by Nintendo, the game was designed by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, and it introduced players to the iconic characters Mario and Luigi as they embarked on a quest to rescue Princess Peach from the antagonist Bowser.
