New Super Mario Bros. Deluxe

Core Gameplay Experience and Content

The central focus of this modification is the faithful recreation of nearly every stage from both *Super Mario Bros.* and *The Lost Levels*. This includes the entirety of the original game's worlds, as well as the notoriously difficult bonus worlds found in the sequel, specifically Worlds 9, A, B, C, and D. While the original retro level blueprints are preserved, the presentation is updated to align with the aesthetic of the *New Super Mario Bros.* engine.

Gameplay retains the established platforming physics of the base game, but the level construction has been enhanced. A notable addition involves level expansions, where custom areas have been integrated into most stages. These new sections often serve as locations where hidden Star Coins—a collectible mechanic from the base game—are strategically placed, encouraging thorough exploration beyond the original paths.

Visually, the modification implements new graphics, including updated tilesets, backdrops for both screens of the Nintendo DS, and revised world map textures. Even the original retro graphics have been adjusted to fit seamlessly into the visual style of the *New Super Mario Bros.* presentation, ensuring a cohesive atmosphere while retaining the structural integrity of the classic stages.

How Does This Modification Change the Challenge?

While the original themes and structure of the classic levels are maintained, the difficulty has been adjusted in specific areas. A key change involves the boss encounters, as the Bowser Jr. fights have been modified to introduce greater challenge compared to their original iterations in the base game.

What Content is Included in This Release?

This release is comprehensive in terms of classic content integration:

• All levels from the original *Super Mario Bros.*
• All levels from *The Lost Levels*, including the hidden bonus worlds.

There are no officially listed DLCs or separate expansions available for this modification.

Platform and Release Details

This title is available exclusively on the Nintendo DS platform and was made available in December 2012.