Super Mario Bros. 3
Nintendo Entertainment System/Famicom

Possibly the most acclaimed installment in Super Mario history, Super Mario Bros. 3 brought with it a slew of massive new worlds for Mario to explore and power ups to obtain and master.

One of the most memorable aspects of this game was its promotion through "The Wizard", a movie about a young child that attempt to win a video game marathon competition. Super Mario Bros. 3 was the final game played, which not only met great excitement and enthusiasm from fans, but also revealed one of the most well known secrets; the Warp Whistle.

Throughout Mario's adventure, Peach sends him letters that contain advice and caution, containing an extra power up he could use at anytime before entering a new level. Unfortunately, Peach is eventually kidnapped as Mario defeats the last Koopaling, forcing Mario to fight his way through Dark Land and rescue the fair princess once again.