10 Landmark Video Games That Were The First Of Their Kind

5. Super Mario Bros.

Platform: NES Pioneered: Intuitive, responsive controls Super Mario Bros. has the rare honour of being a video game that's not only hugely influential and respected, but also extremely enjoyable even now. One of the greatest releases of all time, Super Mario Bros. is responsible for a number of innovations that have had a far-reaching impact on the industry. For starters, Super Mario Bros. was the first ever platforming game that would smoothly scroll from left to right depending on the player position, rather than taking place on a singular static screen. It was also the first to include multiple levels that were aesthetically and thematically distinct. Most importantly, Super Mario Bros. introduced controls that gave an unprecedented level of control over the playable character, allowing the player to adjust movement speed, jump height and jump length. This blend of great controls and in-game physics made Super Mario Bros. very easy to pick up and play, but difficult to master.