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 #retrogaming #SuperMarioBros #BootlegGames #nes #gaminghistory #LadyArcade #Famicom #nintendo Additional Gameplay & Footage Sources    • NES - [070] Armadillo      • Super Mario Bros. (1985) Full Walkthrough ...      • [Longplay] NES - Super Mario Bros 3 (HD, 6...      • Super Mario All Stars Review - SNES and Wi...      • Super Mario Bros. 4 Remastered - Hack of A...      • Super Mario Bros 4 (Armadillo) NES | COMPLETO      • Armadillo! (Famicom) -Session 1- Import Ma...      • Ultraman Ball GB Playthrough Pt1      • [Vinesauce] Joel - Dian Shi Ma Li gameplay...   http://fuji.12bit.club/gm95/xml/a1-ma...    • 7 Grand Dad (NES) Playthrough   Additional Thumbnail Art Source: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/68391...