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Super Mario Land

Super Mario Land is a single-player platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy in 1989. Mario travels through the four kingdoms of Sarasaland to rescue Princess Daisy from the alien Tatanga. Alongside platforming and power-ups, the game features submarine and aeroplane shooting stages.

Company and staff credits

Publisher (GB)
Nintendo logo 1975 / Image credit: Nintendo
Developer (GB)
Nintendo logo 1975 / Image credit: Nintendo

Platform comparison

Platform Released Local Interfaces Target FPS Video Sound
GB 21 April 1989
Japan
1 player
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Game details

Release dates
  • 21 April 1989:
    • GB (Japan)
  • 31 July 1989:
    • GB (North America)
  • 28 September 1990:
    • GB (Europe)
Genres

Gameplay and content

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Platforming and vehicles

Super Mario Land combines platforming and power-ups with vehicle-based shooting stages. Mario uses the Marine Pop submarine and Sky Pop aeroplane as he travels through Sarasaland's four kingdoms.

Story, characters, and setting

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Rescuing Princess Daisy

The adventure takes place in Sarasaland. Tatanga, an alien invader, has hypnotised its inhabitants and kidnapped Princess Daisy. Mario crosses four kingdoms to defeat Tatanga and rescue her.

References

  1. Nintendo UK(n.d.). Super Mario Land. Nintendo. https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Game-Boy/Super-Mario-Land-275902.html.

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