Super Mario Bros 4 : The NES Game That Shouldn't Exist

In the early nineties, while official Nintendo fans were moving on to the 16-bit era, a mysterious title appeared on shop shelves across the globe: Super Mario Bros. 4 for the NES. The only problem? Nintendo never made it.

Join Lady Arcade for a nostalgic deep dive into one of retro gaming’s strangest legends. We explore the world of Famiclone hardware and the grey markets where copyright laws were non-existent, leading to the creation of this bizarre, unlicensed sequel. Discover the truth behind "Mario IV," from its "borrowed" Sonic-style rolling mechanics to its secret identity as a reskinned Japanese platformer.

We’ll track the game's forensic trail from Taiwan to the notorious Hummer Team and look at how a bootleg game became a legitimate childhood memory for millions of players worldwide.

Chapters
00:00 - The Mystery of Mario IV
01:05 - The Rise of Famiclones and Grey Markets
02:12 - First Impressions: A Very Different Mario
03:15 - Mario in a Bar?
04:02 - The Truth
05:10 - Sonic Inspiration or Coincidence?
06:25 - The Fate of Armadillo and Ultraman Ball
08:50 - Forensic Gaming: Taiwan and the JY Company
10:15 - A "Legitimate" Sequel for Millions

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Additional Gameplay & Footage Sources
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