Mario
The primary hero, who travels through the Mushroom World to rescue Princess Peach.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move left or right; crouch when pressing Down. |
|---|---|
A | Jump; swim while underwater. |
B | Run and use held items or fireballs when available. |
Start | Pause the game. |
How it plays
How does Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 play?
Players guide Mario or Luigi through horizontally scrolling stages, avoiding enemies and hazards while reaching the goal at the end. Levels include standard courses, castles, airships, fortresses, water stages, and bonus areas.
Coins, power-ups, hidden blocks, and map items support progression. The Super Leaf grants flight, the Fire Flower enables fireballs, and suits such as the Frog Suit and Tanooki Suit provide specialized abilities. World maps include branching paths, locked routes, Hammer Bros. encounters, and item storage.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3?
Learn each power-up's strengths instead of treating every stage the same. Use the map inventory before difficult courses, and keep a reserve item for castles or airships.
Explore suspicious walls, pipes, and vertical spaces. Collecting coins and finding hidden exits can reveal safer routes, bonus stages, and additional resources.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Luigi
Mario's brother and an alternate playable character.
Princess Peach
The ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom whose rescue drives the main adventure.
Bowser
The main antagonist and king of the Koopas.
Koopalings
Bowser's children, who guard castles throughout the worlds.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Keep a Fire Flower or Super Leaf available before entering a castle.
- 2
Use the map's item inventory strategically rather than spending every item immediately.
- 3
Check unusual blocks and walls for hidden rooms and shortcuts.
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