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Super Mario Advance 4 - Super Mario Bros. 3 - V1.1 is one of those games that feels like slipping into an old pair of shoes. The first few minutes are pure nostalgia—the music, the way Mario controls, even the sound of breaking blocks. It's the same classic platforming, but with slightly brighter colors and smoother animations than the original.

I remember getting stuck on that first airship level for way too long as a kid. The timing of those moving platforms still trips me up sometimes. The raccoon tail power-up makes things easier, but you still have to be careful not to overshoot jumps. The levels are short but packed with secrets, like hidden warp whistles or those annoying hammer bros. that always seem to show up at the worst time.

Super Mario Advance 4 - Super Mario Bros. 3 - V1.1 holds up surprisingly well, though some of the later worlds can feel punishing if you're not used to old-school difficulty. It's a solid way to revisit one of the best Mario games ever made.