Super Mario Bros. 3 is now available as part of the Nintendo Online NES library for subscribers across North America.

The classic action-platformer was originally released in Japan under its real title, Super Mario Bros. Jōsai Toshi no Isan (lit. 'The Inheritance of the Lost City's Capital'), and later around the world under various titles such as Super Mario World 3: The New Power-Up! or simply Super Mario Bros. 3.

This latest addition to Nintendo Online NES continues a trend that started earlier this year with Metroid, another highly-regarded title from Nintendo's extensive library of classic games for older home consoles.

Super Mario Bros. 3 joins other previously released titles such as Tecmo's classic action-adventure game Ninja Gaiden and Konami’s side-scrolling shooter Contra in being made available to download via the service at no extra cost to current subscribers.

As always, owners will be able to access Super Mario Bros. 3 immediately after downloading it directly from their Nintendo Switch home menu without having a separate physical copy of either the original game or its accompanying NES console on hand.

For those who may have missed out on this classic title during its initial release back in 1998 (or indeed, ever), here's a quick rundown:

In Super Mario Bros. World 3 - sorry, I mean Super Mario Bros., you control none other than the titular plumber himself as he navigates through various side-scrolling levels set across six distinct worlds.

Your primary objective is simple: rescue Princess Peach from Bowser by reaching the end of each stage while avoiding or defeating any enemies and obstacles that stand in your way along the path.

Alongside its challenging gameplay, Super Mario Bros. 3 also introduced several innovative features for its time including the ability to throw fireballs at enemies using a new special move known as 'Fireball Throw.'

This feature allowed players greater freedom of movement than ever before when faced with hordes of foes blocking their way forward.

Furthermore, certain items could be collected throughout levels which granted temporary powers such as invincibility or enhanced jumping abilities - giving players an edge over even the most fearsome enemies.

With its blend of classic gameplay and modern convenience thanks to online multiplayer support through Nintendo Switch Online, Super Mario Bros. 3 is sure to delight both nostalgic fans looking back fondly at their childhood gaming experiences AND newcomers eager to experience one of the greatest games ever made!

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