Nintendo has never forgotten its origins with the Super Mario franchise. Even though there has been a focus on 3D gaming since the turn of the century and plenty of classics in that genre – from the expansive intergalactic platforming of Super Mario Galaxy to the sun-spotted vacation exploits in Super Mario Sunshine – the Mario games that take place in one fewer dimension are the heart and soul of the character.

Each 2D Super Mario effort has a level that defines not only the game but also an entire era of platforming. Not to be overly dramatic, but these are the levels that set a standard for all others and help usher in new ways to run, jump, and stomp Goombas. What is the best from every 2D Mario game? We have the answers! Note that this will be only the mainline console gam

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