Episode 189 - Super Mario Bros. 2

About this episode

The episode discusses the unique aspects of Super Mario Bros. 2 and its place in the Mario franchise.

It's time to tackle one of the more interesting entries in the Mario series, as we discuss the game known outside of Japan as Super Mario Bros. 2! Learn about the origins of Mario, discover why Super Mario Bros. 2 is unique amongst the broader Mario gaming franchise, and listen in as we determine whether it's still worth your time to throw vegetables at a never-ending assortment of bad guys in a dream-like world, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

People in this episode

Host: Classic Gaming Today

Topics covered

• Super Mario Bros. 2
• Mario series
• gaming history
• video game analysis
• retro gaming

Keywords

• Super Mario Bros. 2
• Mario
• retro gaming
• video games
• gaming history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Super Mario Bros. 2

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