: Players have noted unique arcade-only palettes, such as black backgrounds with white clouds or "blood-colored" clouds in certain stages. Features and Customization

If you have browsed the Nintendo Switch eShop recently, you have likely encountered a confusing dilemma. You see Super Mario Bros. (the classic NES version) available for Nintendo Switch Online members or as a standalone purchase. But right next to it, you might spot Arcade Archives: Vs. Super Mario Bros. — a title that looks nearly identical but carries a heftier price tag and a different publisher (Hamster Corporation).

As an "Arcade Archives" title, it includes several modern enhancements and arcade-specific settings:

was designed to limit player sessions. It removes most hidden 1-ups and moves enemies into more frustrating positions. Many of the "easier" repeated levels from the NES version (like 1-3 being a simpler 5-3) are replaced with their harder counterparts right from the start.