Summary
Originally released in October 1988 in Japan,Super Mario Bros. 3is the fourth game in theSuper Mariofranchise, and one of the NES' best-selling games.Super Mario Bros. 3introduced new power-ups like the Tanuki and Frog Suits, along with the Koopalings as antagonists alongside Bowser.Super Mario Bros. 3also introduced auto-scrolling levels like Bowser’s airship, slopes that increased Mario’s running speed, and a world map players used to navigate Mario between levels. Given how it changed the series,Super Mario Bros. 3is considered one ofthe most influential games to debut on the NES.
On the eve of the 2025 Mario Day celebrations, Nintendo Music added some tunes forMariofans to enjoy. After updating the app on a compatible iOS or Android device, Nintendo Music users can now listen to the soundtrack ofSuper Mario Bros. 3. The update comes one weekafterThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Pastwas addedto Nintendo Music. TheSuper Mario Bros. 3soundtrack includes 42 tracks and has over 32 minutes of running time.
Nintendo Music Adds Super Mario Bros. 3 OST
Most tracks fromSuper Mario Bros. 3are supported by Nintendo Music’s Extended Play feature, which gives listeners the option to play tracks in increments of 15, 30, or 60 minutes. An active Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required to access Nintendo Music, as the service is considered a free perk of the former. Usually, Nintendo Music is updated each week with music from Nintendo’s first-party game catalog.
The release ofSuper Mario Bros. 3came just hours before Mario Day began. This year’s event is highlighted by $20discounts on various Switch titles likeSuper Mario RPGandSuper Mario Odysseynow until Saturday, March 15. Additionally, the Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo is now available at retailers like Walmart for $99, which no longer requires a Nintendo Switch Online subscription following a February 14 update.
Super Mario Bros. 3nowjoins other titles likeSuper Mario WorldandMario Kart 8 Deluxeon the growing Nintendo Music app. Which soundtracks Nintendo will add in future updates remains to be seen.
Super Mario Bros. 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Fight monsters and mini-bosses, avoid ghosts and the burning sun. Make your way through water and quicksand. Dodge cannon balls and bullets and rescue the King’s wand!In Super Mario Bros. 3, there are more warps, more chances at extra lives, and new special suits! The raccoon suit lets you fly and knock out blocks. The frog suit helps you out-swim deadly fish. There are suits for every occasion! Store up flowers and mushrooms to use later on.Play gameshow-type bonus rounds! Go back to that last screen and get a mushroom! Pause to take a break, then continue where you left off!Super Mario Bros. 3 is fun to play alone, or team up with a buddy to prolong the adventure!
