SUPER MARIO BROS

The Super Mario Bros. Main Theme is one of the most iconic video game melodies ever, composed by Koji Kondo for Nintendo in 1985. It’s instantly recognizable worldwide and has become synonymous with the Mario franchise and classic gaming itself.

Super Mario Bros. – Overview

• Developer & Publisher: Nintendo

• Released: September 13, 1985 (Japan); later in the U.S. and worldwide

• Platform: Originally on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

• Genre: Platformer

• Designer/Composer: Shigeru Miyamoto (designer), Koji Kondo (music)

• Style: Upbeat, catchy chiptune melody that perfectly captures the playful, adventurous spirit of Mario’s world.

• Purpose: Plays during the overworld levels of the game, setting the energetic tone for players.

Plot & Characters

• Main Character: Mario, a plumber on a mission to rescue Princess Peach (originally called Princess Toadstool)

• Sidekick: Luigi, Mario’s brother (in 2-player mode)

• Villain: Bowser, king of the Koopas

• Goal: Navigate through 8 worlds and defeat Bowser to rescue the princess