Many of us can remember the joy of playing Super Mario Bros. for the first time. Imagine how different that memory would be (something along the lines of pulling out our hair and screaming a lot, we're sure) if the game had been more like the ripoff in the video above. While this hack (which features the cheapest enemies and traps of all time) might be frustrating to play, its epic fail results in nothing but hilarity when watching. We would gush about our favorite parts here, but we don't want to spoil anything (the surprise is half the fun!). Feel free to share your favorite bits in the comments, though.
To experience this torture for yourself, you can download the game here (click the first link). Also, if you enjoyed the video, check out levels two, three, and four after the break.
Reader Comments (46)
Posted: Jan 25th 2008 3:36AM (Unverified) said
Haha, this looks so awesome!
I would have made it even more frustrating, like having the jump button randomly not work, and switching the direction controls around randomly during gameplay.
I would have made it even more frustrating, like having the jump button randomly not work, and switching the direction controls around randomly during gameplay.
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 5:14PM (Unverified) said
This is excellent, i've been looking for a game that is actually a challange lately. oh and it should be named brutal imo
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 5:25PM Nushio said
I promise to stop saying SMB2 "Lost Levels" is the most evil game ever, this game takes that title, easily.
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 5:42PM (Unverified) said
F You guys for making me do this. I'm so aggravated right now.
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 5:38PM velocitystrike said
I love the hidden blocks. Freakin' hilarious
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 5:40PM chicagojosh said
I got stressed just watching the first level.
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 5:40PM (Unverified) said
the flag part is hilarious! how he gets first shot n l8r gets past the flag walkin carefully n sumthin jus falls out of nowhere.
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 6:36PM sRc said
oh wow, that was epic
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 6:42PM (Unverified) said
omg lol @ just watching the 1st level
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 6:52PM GeneralMills said
I usually never comment on anything, but this was so hilarious.
Posted: May 3rd 2008 3:58PM (Unverified) said
omg!!!!! i feel sorry for whoever played this lol
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Posted: Dec 26th 2007 7:00PM (Unverified) said
haha My favourite part is when they first get past the flag pole and the blob thing falls out of the sky, interrupting the victory music. Brutal!
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 7:35PM RupeeClock said
Bwahaha, they used that Cheetahmen song.
If you don't know what that is, do your Action 52 Research and realise how bad that was.
If you don't know what that is, do your Action 52 Research and realise how bad that was.
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 8:08PM (Unverified) said
I love the Cheetahmen song! (The game is horrible, though.) Also, the fourth level in this hack uses the Ghosts n' Goblins song :).
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Posted: Dec 26th 2007 7:45PM (Unverified) said
Is anyone having probles with running the game? I double click the .exe, a black screen appears for 2 seconds and the it goes away.
What can i do?
What can i do?
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 8:37PM Ranus Studios said
Oh god that was AWESOME.
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 8:41PM (Unverified) said
OMG, ROFL XDDDDDDDDDD That was SOOOOO funny
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 9:29PM (Unverified) said
Wow! So crazy as SUPER MARIO FRUSTATION:
http://www.acholegal.com/?p=302
http://www.acholegal.com/?p=302
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 9:50PM MrCassian said
awesome
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 9:41PM Frito said
There's PEDOBEAR in part two! ROFL! XD
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 9:43PM (Unverified) said
"IT'S A TRAP!"
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 9:52PM thethirdmoose said
i got past level 3
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 11:33PM (Unverified) said
ugh... im stuck at the end of level 4, but these videos don't load fast enough!!!
my patience is definately being tested here, as i am at -263 lives
i love this game.
my patience is definately being tested here, as i am at -263 lives
i love this game.
Posted: Dec 26th 2007 11:46PM (Unverified) said
Well, it is beatable, but it's pretty hellish. The only time I really needed these videos is for the last boss, which as my brother and I said long before, "could just be a completly bogus path (with its own set of challanges." It was. Those who've played it/beaten it will know.
Pretty damn challanging.. the only problem is the music, which is something you'll get used to.
Btw, is that just a bag of weed at the end?
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Pretty damn challanging.. the only problem is the music, which is something you'll get used to.
Btw, is that just a bag of weed at the end?
s
Posted: Dec 27th 2007 5:26AM (Unverified) said
The game doesn't start, just like pLuXxEl.
How do I start the game? :(
How do I start the game? :(
Posted: Dec 27th 2007 5:32AM (Unverified) said
Took me roughly an hour to beat the game.
Deathcount (it's cumulative):
level 1: -10
level 2: -109
level 3: -164
level 4: -252
Deathcount (it's cumulative):
level 1: -10
level 2: -109
level 3: -164
level 4: -252
Posted: Dec 27th 2007 7:38AM Avolii said
Crap, none of the vids are there anymore....
Posted: Dec 27th 2007 10:26AM (Unverified) said
Hmmm, really? That's strange, they're still working for me...
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Posted: Dec 27th 2007 9:31AM (Unverified) said
Yes, I'm having some major problems trying to get this thing started also. Any suggestions?
Posted: Dec 27th 2007 11:19AM (Unverified) said
BEAT IT! -306 lives!
Posted: Dec 27th 2007 12:03PM (Unverified) said
LOL That's the Best game ever! HA! watching that video I would've ended my computer if it were me. :p
Posted: Dec 27th 2007 12:15PM (Unverified) said
I actually thought that was going to be a grenade at the end. :p
Posted: Dec 27th 2007 12:30PM Mr Khan said
What are the enemies saying everytime they kill him?
Posted: Dec 27th 2007 1:10PM SSUK said
For those confused:
Game download:
http://www.geocities.jp/z_gundam_tanosii/home/syobon-action.zip
Source code:
http://www.geocities.jp/z_gundam_tanosii/home/syobon-action-src.zip
Game download:
http://www.geocities.jp/z_gundam_tanosii/home/syobon-action.zip
Source code:
http://www.geocities.jp/z_gundam_tanosii/home/syobon-action-src.zip
Posted: Dec 27th 2007 1:23PM (Unverified) said
Ok, downloaded the source code, put it in the folder with the exe, still won't do anything...
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Posted: Dec 27th 2007 2:34PM SSUK said
The source code is the code which MAKES the exe, it doesn't do anything to help aid any of your problems. Make sure you have the latest DirectX installed, have Asian fonts.
If you're running Vista, this may not work for what I can tell it's built off Visual C++ before Visual C++.NET, so depending on it's age, libraries it calls apon which are standard in Windows 95/98/ME/XP may not be present in Vista.
I'm currently doing a quick translation version, however am having a few difficulties compiling the program... The bloody DX Libraries are not compiling correctly and the readme files for both this game and the DXL are worthless.
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If you're running Vista, this may not work for what I can tell it's built off Visual C++ before Visual C++.NET, so depending on it's age, libraries it calls apon which are standard in Windows 95/98/ME/XP may not be present in Vista.
I'm currently doing a quick translation version, however am having a few difficulties compiling the program... The bloody DX Libraries are not compiling correctly and the readme files for both this game and the DXL are worthless.
Posted: Dec 27th 2007 3:18PM (Unverified) said
I have everything that you've said but Asian fonts (japanese, korean etc.)
So this is why I can't play? XP
How do I get these fonts? I only know I need the Windows CD
So this is why I can't play? XP
How do I get these fonts? I only know I need the Windows CD
Posted: Dec 27th 2007 3:59PM SSUK said
In Windows XP, you will need the OEM Windows XP disc. Or borrow someone elses, it's not illegal unless you install XP knowing you don't have a legit key, and you're not installing XP. So, click Start > Control Panel > Regional and Language options > click the "Languages" tab, tick the "Install files for East Asian languages". Insert the Windows XP disc into your CD rom drive and click "apply", it'll install the support and may want to reboot (do so).
I have DirectX 9.0c installed on my Windows XP Media Centre Edition SP2 notebook, 1.7Ghz Mobile Intel Pentium M 735, 1.24GB RAM, works fine. So I suggest anyone having problems on XP Home/Professional/MCE SP2 should download the latest version of DirectX 9 from Microsoft's website; http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Browse.aspx?displaylang=en&categoryid=2
I've got someone to test this game on Windows Vista SP0 (OEM) 64 Bit version. I'm not sure of x86 (32 bit) versions, but it looks like this runs flawlessly under Vista.
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I have DirectX 9.0c installed on my Windows XP Media Centre Edition SP2 notebook, 1.7Ghz Mobile Intel Pentium M 735, 1.24GB RAM, works fine. So I suggest anyone having problems on XP Home/Professional/MCE SP2 should download the latest version of DirectX 9 from Microsoft's website; http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Browse.aspx?displaylang=en&categoryid=2
I've got someone to test this game on Windows Vista SP0 (OEM) 64 Bit version. I'm not sure of x86 (32 bit) versions, but it looks like this runs flawlessly under Vista.
Posted: Dec 29th 2007 12:11AM (Unverified) said
Why oh why have you done this to me? I can't stop playing this evil, nasty game.
Posted: Jan 1st 2008 12:50PM 1UPMASTER said
help! link doesnt work for game! please post new source code and game download!
Posted: Jan 5th 2008 6:21AM (Unverified) said
I can't figure out what the B button is. arghhh. anyone?
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 5:50AM (Unverified) said
lol, love this. my friends will love this too :)
Posted: Jan 10th 2008 2:27AM (Unverified) said
The Java version has different music in comparison... but for some reason the downloadable version, the Background music although in it's folder, isn't playing.. though the sound effects are.
Anyone else seeing this problem?
Anyone else seeing this problem?
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