Easily the best NES game, it is astounding how well SMB3 has aged. While I believe SMW is the superior game and the epitome of 2D Mario, 3 stands as the most innovative and leaves the grandest legacy.

Excellent level design! Powerups that add versatility and depth to Mario’s existing kit, bosses that to this day stand out as creative, fun, and satisfying to defeat (the last Bowser battle is specifically genius).

Literally the only thing this game is missing is Yoshi.