   is a platform video game developed and published by nintendo for the nintendo entertainment system (nes) video game console. it is the fourth overall installment in the super mario bros. series. it was first released in japan on october 23, 1988 and later in north america on february 12, 1990. the game was developed by nintendo entertainment analysis and development, led by shigeru miyamoto and takashi tezuka. enhanced remakes were later released on the super nes in 1993 and the game boy advance in 2003. the game has been re-released as a virtual console title for the wii, nintendo 3ds, and wii u consoles. super mario bros. 3 centers on plumbers mario and luigi who embark on a quest to save princess toadstool and the rulers of seven different kingd
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