"Super Mario Bros." was created by Shigeru Miyamoto, a legendary game designer who is also responsible for creating many other iconic Nintendo franchises such as "The Legend of Zelda" and "Donkey Kong." The game was a sequel to the original "Mario Bros." arcade game released in 1983, but it was the first to feature the iconic side-scrolling gameplay and introduced many new mechanics such as power-ups, hidden secrets, and boss battles.

The game was released during a time when the video game industry was in a slump, and many people thought that video games were just a passing fad. However, "Super Mario Bros." not only revitalized the industry but also became one of the best-selling video games of all time, selling over 40 million copies worldwide.