"Super Mario Bros." was released in 1985 by Nintendo, a Japanese video game company that had previously gained success with games like "Donkey Kong" and "Mario Bros." The game was designed by Shigeru Miyamoto. At the time of its release, the video game industry was still in its infancy, and "Super Mario Bros." was a game-changer in many ways. It was one of the first console games to have a storyline, with Mario on a quest to rescue Princess Toadstool from the evil Bowser. The game's graphics and sound were also a significant step up from previous console games, with colorful visuals and a memorable soundtrack.