Super Mario Bros. is a video game produced by Nintendo in 1985 Universally considered a classic of the medium, Super Mario Bros. was one of the first side-scrolling platform games Platform games of its kind, introducing players to huge, bright, expansive worlds that changed the way video games were created, played, and perceived. The popularity of the game was unprecedented; it ushered in a new era of console (wresting domination from Atari), and solidified the character of Mario as Nintendo’s official mascot and an international icon.