How Mario '85 Surprised Me with Its Clever Twists

What happens when a beloved classic gets a creepy twist? Over the holiday break, I dove into Mario '85, a creepypasta-infused horror game that turns the nostalgia of Super Mario Bros. into something truly chilling. Making this video was a blast, and it even inspired me to revisit the original SMB! (Even the second quest- good lord, it's a challenge! D:)

In this video, I break down my experience with the game, its versions, and the eerie details that left an impression. Whether you're a horror fan or a Mario lover, I hope you’ll enjoy the journey!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Walkthrough: The Mario PC-Port experience
4:00 - How to play it, versions overview (GameJolt link below)
5:08 - Mario PC-Port recap
5:39 - Mario PC-Port update
7:12 - Mario '85 1-1 Remake
9:35 - Differences between Mario PC-Port & Mario '85 1-1 Remake
10:23 - Outro

Links:
Mario '85 on GameJolt: https://gamejolt.com/games/lucas/837168
SmartBoy1983's Instagram post:   / ddewdvcrhzn  


Thanks for watching!
Have I inspired you to play Mario '85 yourself, or has the video sated your curiosity? Let me know in the comments!

P.S. At 5:30, I mention that the original has the best MX character design, but at 10:06, I say the remake improves on MX's design. To clarify, I feel MX made a bigger impact in the original overall, but the 'Chungus version' design in the remake is undeniably better!

P.P.S. I'm a recovering "Mare-io" pronunciation person. "Mare-io", "Mah-rio", it's all the same. Don't judge me!

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Music Credits:
CO.AG Music - "Are you in here with us?" -    / @co.agmusic  
Koji Kondo - Super Mario Bros., "Ground Theme"
Ross Budgen - "Blacklight" -    / @rossbugden  
e s c p - "Hometown Rain" -    / @escp  
MONST3R MUSIC - "The Abandoned" -    / @monst3rmusic  
CO.AG Music - "Underwater" -    / @co.agmusic  
e s c p - "Midnight Room" -    / @escp