
Mario's Treasure Hunt Game

Mario's Treasure Hunt on SNES is one of those weird little gems that slipped under the radar back in the day. You control Mario—no jumping, no fireballs—just walking around digging up treasure like some kind of overall-wearing archaeologist. The whole screen scrolls as you move, and you've got to avoid these ghost enemies while uncovering hidden coins and power-ups.
At first I thought it was kinda slow, but there's something weirdly satisfying about methodically sweeping each level, especially when you stumble on a big stash of coins. The music's got that classic SNES charm too—peppy but not annoying after the tenth loop. Not gonna lie, it's no Mario Kart, but if you're into chill, puzzle-ish gameplay with a retro vibe, it's got its moments.
Just don't expect Bowser to show up—this one's all about patience and pattern recognition.
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