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Super Mario Bros. is one of the most famous games in the world, but its curious sequel leaves players with many questions. Such as, why does Super Mario Bros. 2 play so different from its predecessor? Why is Luigi now taller and skinnier than Mario? How involved was series creator Shigeru Miyamoto? And where is the Warp Zone to World 4? You’ll find answers to all that in this RadarPlays Retro as we continue to celebrate the year of Luigi. Lets-a-go!

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