Super Mario Bros. 2 (Famicom Disk System, 1986) — Mario Warpless & Luigi Session 🍄🏰🐢

As a direct sequel to the original 2D platformer, this Main Game, first released in 1986, tasks you with traversing challenging, expanded levels to rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser. The core gameplay involves precise running and jumping across intricate stage designs, maintaining the established physics while demanding significantly greater player skill due to increased difficulty. This title is known for being the true, challenging Japanese sequel, distinct from the Western Super Mario Bros. 2, and has been made available on platforms like the Wii U and 3DS via remasters.