Incredible Super Mario hack brings a new instalment of pure retro joy

A new Super Mario patch has been released for Tiny Toons Adventures on the NES by a talented fan, turning the retro game into a Super Mario Bros adventure. Based on a similar bootleg from the '90s, the ROM hack replaces the Tiny Toons characters with the Super Mario gang, and recreates Mario-style environments on the Konami platformer.

We've seen a spate of Mario remakes lately, but this is the first one we've covered that retains the early style of the Mario universe – and makes for an evocative game experience perfect for fans of pure retro gaming (if that's you, see our pick of the best retro games consoles). I love how this mod includes such a wide mix of characters from the Mario universe – and of course the chance to play a new storyline.

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Georgia Coggan
Editor

Georgia has worked on Creative Bloq since 2018, and has been the site's Editor since 2022. With a specialism in branding and design, Georgia is also Programme Director of CB's award scheme – the Brand Impact Awards. As well as immersing herself with the industry through attending events like Adobe Max and the D&AD Awards and steering the site's content streams, Georgia has an eye on new commercial opportunities and ensuring they reflect the needs and interests of creatives.