Super Mario Bros. 2
A whimsical platform adventure that flips the classic formula
Alternatives
Choose New Super Mario Bros. if…
- Choose New Super Mario Bros. if you want up to four friends
- Choose New Super Mario Bros. if you need more than 80
- Choose New Super Mario Bros. if you enjoy secret exits that
- Choose New Super Mario Bros. if you prefer tight,
Choose Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels if…
- you need a steep difficulty curve for seasoned players
- you want original 8‑bit graphics and soundtrack
- you need a timer and score for speed‑run competition
- you rely on save‑state functionality on modern consoles
- you prefer two‑player alternating mode with classic controls
Choose Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams if…
- you need combat without weapon‑swap delays
- you want a visible, simple mana meter
- you enjoy varied environments beyond a single world
- you appreciate a comedic narrative tone
Choose New Super Mario Bros. U if…
- you want four‑player co‑op on the same console
- you need Wii U GamePad boost support for teammate assistance
- you want the Super Acorn power‑up for flight
- you prefer a 2.5D side‑scroll that feels newer than 1988
Choose Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island if…
- you need a local two‑player co‑op mode
- you prefer egg‑throw mechanics over vegetable‑throw
- you want dynamic weather affecting gameplay
- you value tighter, more responsive controls
How to Decide
Super Mario Bros. 2 is a whimsical platform adventure that flips the classic formula, beloved by fans of classic platformers. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels leans into tougher difficulty and hidden warp zones; Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island emphasizes hand‑drawn visuals and two‑player co‑op; New Super Mario Bros. 2 focuses on a coin‑collecting twist with local co‑op on a handheld; LittleBigPlanet 2 stands out for its robust level‑creation tools and online multiplayer community; and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins is defined by its password‑based save system and golden‑coin quest.
When comparing these titles to Super Mario Bros. 2, the key factors to weigh are: the difficulty curve and depth of hidden content (e.g., Lost Levels’ steep learning curve versus SM‑2’s moderate challenge); the type and scope of multiplayer support (single‑player only in SM‑2 versus alternating, co‑op, or online modes in the alternatives); the presence of creation or customization features (only LittleBigPlanet 2 offers user‑generated levels); the save or resume mechanism (SM‑2 lacks a modern save system while Super Mario Land 2 relies on passwords and newer titles provide save states); and the required hardware platform (SM‑2 runs on classic consoles, whereas some alternatives need handhelds, SNES, or PlayStation 3).
All Alternatives
“Classic platform‑adventure with similar level design and humor, a natural cross‑shop for platform fans.”
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