It might not be as flashy as some of the later power-ups, but it’s a perfect example of how so many elements from the original Super Mario Bros. still hold up. Nintendo has added countless power ...

However, power-ups have been part of the franchise since the original Super Mario Bros., with the likes of the Mushroom and Super Star assisting players in their side-scrolling and 3D adventures.

Eventually, a Frog Suit, Penguin Suit, and even a Cat Suit - which was the main gimmick seen in Super Mario 3D World - were ...

Mario also can use power-ups like Mushrooms (grow big), Fire Flowers (throw fireballs), Starmen (become invincible), Blue Shells (turn into a speedy, blue Koopa shell) and other mushrooms that ...