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'''''Kaettekita Mario Bros.''''' is a game for the [[Family Computer Disk System]] released on November 30, [[List of games by date#1988|1988]] through the Disk Writer service. This game was co-published by [[Nintendo]] and [[Nagatanien]], a Japanese food company. It is an updated version of ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' that was released only in Japan,<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/famicomds/action/kaettekitamariobrothers/index.html GameSpot] Retrieved November 14, 2010</ref> although a 1993 Europe-only cartridge re-release resembles it,<ref>[http://www.nindb.net/nes/mario-bros-classic-series/index.html NinDB] Retrieved July 9, 2015</ref> using the same enemy sprites and colors from this game. Excluding ports, this is the last ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' game for the Family Computer Disk System. | '''''Kaettekita Mario Bros.''''' is a game for the [[Family Computer Disk System]] released on November 30, [[List of games by date#1988|1988]] through the Disk Writer service. This game was co-published by [[Nintendo]] and [[Nagatanien]], a Japanese food company. It is an updated version of ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' that was released only in Japan,<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/famicomds/action/kaettekitamariobrothers/index.html GameSpot] Retrieved November 14, 2010</ref> although a 1993 Europe-only cartridge re-release resembles it,<ref>[http://www.nindb.net/nes/mario-bros-classic-series/index.html NinDB] Retrieved July 9, 2015</ref> using the same enemy sprites and colors from this game. Excluding ports, this is the last ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' game for the Family Computer Disk System. It is also the last ''Super Mario'' game to be released during the {{wp|Shōwa era}} of Japan, coming out just over a month before the death of emperor {{wp|Hirohito}}. | ||
==Game modes== | ==Game modes== | ||
The game has several modes that can be accessed from the main menu. | The game has several modes that can be accessed from the main menu. | ||
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[[File:KMB 1P.png|thumb|left|Phase 18]] | [[File:KMB 1P.png|thumb|left|Phase 18]] | ||
This mode plays similarly to the Japanese arcade version of ''Mario Bros.'' However, there are several differences from the arcade or [[Arcade Classics Series|earlier NES port]]. | This mode plays similarly to the Japanese arcade version of ''Mario Bros.'' However, there are several differences from the arcade or [[Arcade Classics Series|earlier NES port]]. | ||
*One of three Nagatanien advertisements will appear before the first phase. One ad is for ''ochazuke nori'' and features singer-actor {{wp|Saburō Kitajima}} who appeared in Nagatanien ads during the game's release. The other ads are for ''gomoku'' fried rice mix and ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' branded ''furikake''. | *One of three Nagatanien advertisements will appear before the first phase. One ad is for ''ochazuke nori'' and features singer-actor {{wp|Saburō Kitajima}} who appeared in Nagatanien ads during the game's release. Its BGM is an arrangement from the commercial's song. The other ads are for ''gomoku'' fried rice mix and ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' branded ''furikake''. | ||
*[[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] can now change direction in mid-air (much like modern remakes). | *[[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] can now change direction in mid-air (much like modern remakes). | ||
*Mario's color scheme is the same as his ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' palette. | *Mario's color scheme is now the same as his ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' palette. | ||
*The graphics and music were improved somewhat compared to the earlier port. | *The graphics and music were improved somewhat compared to the earlier port. | ||
*The top five high scores can now be saved like in the arcade version but not in the earlier port. Names can be longer and in Japanese. | *The top five high scores can now be saved like in the arcade version but not in the earlier port. Names can be longer and in Japanese. | ||
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This mode is similar to Original Mario Bros., but with three additional features: | This mode is similar to Original Mario Bros., but with three additional features: | ||
*In addition to watching one of the three ads like above, another cut-scene addressing the player's registered name will advertise products before Phase 1. | *In addition to watching one of the three ads like above, another cut-scene addressing the player's registered name will advertise products before Phase 1. | ||
*After losing all lives and receiving a Game Over, players will be given the chance to play a slot machine [[minigame]]. Should they get a match, they will be allowed to continue their game without the score and phase counters resetting. However, this area can only be visited once per game. | *After losing all lives and receiving a Game Over, players will be given the chance to play a slot machine [[minigame]]. The slots can display a {{wp|kanji}} for Nagatanien, a Shellcreeper sprite, and the upper halves of sprites for Mario and Luigi. Should they get a match, they will be allowed to continue their game without the score and phase counters resetting. However, this area can only be visited once per game. | ||
**Nagatanien (永谷園) - 4 extra lives | **Nagatanien (永谷園) - 4 extra lives | ||
**Three matches - 2 extra lives | **Three matches - 2 extra lives | ||
**Two matches - 1 extra life | **Two matches - 1 extra life | ||
*After reaching 100,000 points, players are given promotional codes that can be mailed in for a pack of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''-themed playing cards. At 200,000 points, players are given another code for entry in a drawing for a ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' cartridge, which released one month earlier in Japan on the [[Family Computer]]. All players who | *After reaching 100,000 points, players are given promotional codes that can be mailed in to a raffle for a pack of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''-themed playing cards. At 200,000 points, players are given another code for entry in a drawing for a ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' cartridge, which released one month earlier in Japan on the [[Family Computer]]. All players who sent in codes also had a chance to win a ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' keychain. This promotion was active from November 30, 1988 to May 31, 1989. | ||
===Name registration=== | ===Name registration=== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SMB Mario Jumping Artwork.png|Artwork of Mario | |||
KaettekitaAD1.jpg|Game advertisement | |||
KaettekitaAD2.jpg|Game advertisement | |||
KMB Luigi.png|''Ochazuke nori'' by Nagatanien | KMB Luigi.png|''Ochazuke nori'' by Nagatanien | ||
KMB Mario.png|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' branded ''furikake'' | KMB Mario.png|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' branded ''furikake'' | ||
KMB gomoku.png|''Gomoku chahan'' | |||
Kaettekita Mario Bros. disk stickers.jpg|Side A and B disk stickers | Kaettekita Mario Bros. disk stickers.jpg|Side A and B disk stickers | ||
Nagatanien gold keychain.jpg|Keychain prize | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||