The third game in the Super Mario NES saga makes a much better sequel to the first game than the second game ever did.
Also unlike previous games, there are more powerups to choose from. The raccoon suit, the hammer suit and the tanooki suit are just a few of them (play the game to see all the rest!). There are also more levels than previous games, also. I enjoyed how you can find hidden levels in worlds as well.
Another thing that makes this game so great is the variety of challenges in the levels, also something the previous games did not have much of. There are also more hidden areas with prizes, as well as side games in each world.
My personal opinion of the game is that it's the best of the three NES Mario games, followed closely by the first Mario game.
My Rating: 10/10