Super Mario Bros: 40 Years of Game-Changing Design

Shigeru Miyamoto reflects on the iconic World 1-1 from *Super Mario Bros*, a level that revolutionized game design. This 15-screen stage teaches players core mechanics through engaging challenges and hidden secrets. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the game showcases clever resource use, vibrant worlds, and unforgettable music, setting the bar for future platformers and shaping the gaming landscape we know today.

Published on: 9/14/2025

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