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This hack changes Balloon Fight into a Mario-themed game. Players are replaced by Mario and Luigi and enemies are turned into koopa troopas. Almost every palette in the game have been changed in order to make it a bit more brighter and “friendlier” compared to the strange space themed original. A...

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Developer
Magnus Nilsson

Released on
2014

Size
1–2 Players

Version
NES

Requirements
Nintendo Entertainment System

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Publisher
Romhacking.net

Cooperative
Yes

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This hack changes Balloon Fight into a Mario-themed game. Players are replaced by Mario and Luigi and enemies are turned into koopa troopas. Almost every palette in the game have been changed in order to make it a bit more brighter and “friendlier” compared to the strange space themed original. A few bonus lives were added to make it feel a bit more casual in difficulty.

Super Mario Balloon

Overview & History

Released during the golden era of the Nintendo Entertainment System, *Super Mario Balloon* takes the iconic platforming hero and thrusts him into a vertical, sky-high rescue mission. Unlike traditional side-scrolling adventures, Bowser has captured Princess Peach by whisking her away to a floating cloud castle using a massive array of enchanted balloons. Mario must inflate his own heavy-duty helium apparatus to scale the atmosphere, dodging a barrage of airborne foes like Bullet Bills, flying Koopas, and unpredictable wind gusts.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

The core gameplay revolves around continuous vertical ascension across five distinct atmospheric zones, ranging from the breezy Stratosphere to the lightning-filled Thunderhead Peaks. Players must manage Mario’s buoyancy by collecting air pumps scattered along floating platforms while avoiding sharp obstacles that instantly deflate his balloon. Mario’s primary defensive move is throwing mini-mallets to pop hostile balloon-riding Goombas, combined with a quick flutter-kick maneuver to drift sideways through tight gaps. Timing your upward momentum against shifting air currents is crucial for survival, adding a distinct puzzle-platforming layer to the high-flying action.