The nostalgia for classic games has been on the rise in recent years, and one of the most iconic and beloved franchises of all time is Super Mario. The Super Mario series has been entertaining gamers of all ages since the release of the first game in 1985, and one of the most popular titles in the series is Super Mario All-Stars.

When you see "HD" versions of Super Mario All-Stars online, they usually fall into one of two categories:

Play Super Mario Land and the Super Mario Advance series.

The most common version matching this exact name is a massive mod for . It uses that game's engine to recreate several classic 2D Mario titles in high definition.

Most sites promising free downloads bundle the files with trojans, ransomware, or spyware.

Bonus titles like Donkey Kong , Hotel Mario , and Mario is Missing! Official Nintendo Alternatives

If you're craving more Mario action, consider the following:

In a 3D engine like Godot , use a Sprite3D node to make 2D characters exist in a 3D world.

Some downloads bundle standard Super Mario All-Stars ROMs with pre-configured emulators (such as Dolphin or RetroArch) and HD video plugins. While the emulator software itself is entirely legal, downloading the accompanying game ROMs from the internet violates copyright law in most jurisdictions.

Added support for the GameCube controller (for Sunshine ) and Joy-Con motion controls (for Galaxy ) enhances the nostalgia. ❌ The Bad

Do you prefer with better graphics, or completely new fan-made levels ?

Luckily, there are official ways to enjoy enhanced versions of classic Mario games on modern hardware that are both legal and safe.