Famicom Mini 11: Mario Bros. on the GBA is basically the classic arcade version of Mario Bros. (not Super Mario Bros.) in your pocket. You know, the one where you’re knocking enemies upside-down from below and kicking them away? It’s simple but weirdly satisfying—especially in two-player mode if you’ve got a buddy to team up with (or sabotage).

The controls feel a little stiff compared to modern Mario games, but that’s part of the charm. The GBA port keeps the original’s pixel-perfect look, right down to the weirdly hypnotic bonus stages. Just don’t expect power-ups or fancy level designs—this is pure, old-school platforming at its most basic.

If you’ve only played the later Mario games, this one’s a fun little history lesson in how the series started.