The iconic game with the iconic mascot in all of gaming history. After replaying it via the Nintendo Switch Online service, I still find it to be ok

The controls and level design are ok, but the big issue I have with the game is that there are no continues. Yes, this was a game released at the launch of the NES, so there are no save features, but some of the later levels can be a bit difficult

It's still an important game in the franchise and it's difficult not to recommend it to see Mario's early years in the gaming world, but don't expect this to be on par with the later installments that came after this NES classic