Super Mario Bros. was a breakthrough in side-scrolling video games.
✓ TRUE FACT
Released in 1985, it set the template for side-scrolling platform design: tight controls, readable levels, and escalating difficulty. It also helped sell the NES and rebuild trust after the early-80s market crash.
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