Super Orb Bros. is a highly technical Kaizo-style ROM hack of Super Mario Bros. 3 for the NES, created by developer Or4ng33xp0 in 2020. Built for players who want a severe platforming challenge, it strips away the traditional Mario experience to focus on precision and custom mechanics. You play through demanding levels to defeat Boom Booms and collect their orbs for a character named Old Man Grimm, with fast automatic restarts keeping you right in the action after every death.
How to Play
This hack requires mastery of advanced platforming tech not found in the original game. You control Mario using the standard NES D-pad to move, A to jump, and B to run or grab items (mapped to your keyboard’s arrow keys, Z, and X in the browser). However, you must also utilize new custom mechanics like wall sliding, wall jumping, and upward shell throws to navigate the game’s brutal obstacle courses and reach the end of each stage.
Tips
- Master the Shell Jump: Many gaps require you to precisely throw a shell upwards or against a wall and bounce off it in mid-air to survive.
- Use Wall Slides: Unlike the base game, you can slide down and jump off vertical walls. Use this to reset your momentum and carefully time your next move.
- Expect to Die: The game features instant respawns and checkpoints. Use each failure to learn the exact timing and inputs required for the obstacle.
Source: Romhacking.net
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