Mario’s Time Machine is an educational platformer developed by Radical Entertainment and published by The Software Toolworks for the NES, part of the Mario Discovery Series. Bowser has stolen historical artifacts for his museum using a time machine; Mario travels through eras to return each item to its correct time and owner, learning world history from the figures he meets. It was the last NES Super Mario title in North America.
How To Play Mario’s Time Machine
Control
Action
D-Pad
Move Mario (walk, swim, climb); navigate menus
A Button
Jump
B Button
Pick up, carry, and place artifacts; talk / interact
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