At the end of every world sat a looming stone fortress, guarded by a decoy Bowser. Each time Mario braved the firebars and lava pits to defeat the beast, he was met by a faithful Mushroom Retainer who delivered the same bittersweet news: "Thank you Mario! But our princess is in another castle!"
The real Bowser awaited, a massive silhouette breathing jagged flames and hurling hammers. With a perfectly timed leap, Mario soared over the King of Koopas and crashed down onto the golden axe. The bridge collapsed, sending Bowser plunging into the molten lava below. Classic NES - Super Mario Bros.
Word of the invasion reached two brothers working in the pipes: Mario and Luigi. With a resolute nod, Mario stepped through the first warp pipe, beginning an epic trek across eight distinct worlds. At the end of every world sat a