History YMMV / SuperMarioBrosSpecial

** The ''35th Anniversary Edition'' NES hack and the various {{fan remake}}s and recreations fix both versions' control and camera issues, simply translating the original level formats but with the controls, physics, and enemy behaviors of ''Super Mario Bros''.

** Compared to the PC-88 version, the Sharp X1 version lacks sprite flicker, uses more colors, has smoother gameplay, and uses ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda''-style screen transitions rather than simply going black. However, it still has some issues, such as Mario being slow rather than too fast to control easily as in the PC-88 version, occasional control lag, and sped-up music as opposed to the PC-88 version's slow music that comes closer to the tempo of the original NES version of the music.
** The various {{fan remake}}s and recreations, as well as the 2021 NES hack fixes both versions' issues, simply translating the original level formats but with the controls, physics, and enemy behaviors of ''Super Mario Bros''.

* PolishedPort: Compared to the PC-88 version, the Sharp X1 version lacks sprite flicker, uses more colors, has smoother gameplay, and uses ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda''-style screen transitions rather than simply going black. However, it still has some issues, such as Mario being slow rather than too fast to control easily as in the PC-88 version, occasional control lag, and sped-up music as opposed to the PC-88 version's slow music that comes closer to the tempo of the original NES version of the music. The various {{fan remake}}s and recreations fix both versions' issues, simply translating the original level formats but with the controls, physics, and enemy behaviors of ''Super Mario Bros''.

** 4-3 is a series of tricky jumps crippled thanks to the [[FakeDifficulty poor control and constantly changing game speed]], with many moving platforms and lifts (including one that, due to program limitations ''must'' be broken intentionally to advance), and the infamous inescapable Coin Heaven. In contrast, 4-4 is a maze with only one correct pipe, and the only major hazard being several icicles.

* PortingDisaster: In comparison, the NES conversion lacks the bonus items/enemies added to ''Special'' (replacing them with stationary 1up Mushrooms) and even [[UnwinnableByMistake keeps the defective pipe in 4-3's Coin Heaven]].

* OlderThanTheyThink: This game had a flying powerup before ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros3''.

** After the onslaught of fireballs, tricky jumps, and barrels on World 3-4, 4-1 is not as harsh on the difficulty, even with a Lakitu present (who is actually very slow in ''Special'' compared to the original game and ''The Lost Levels'') and rarely ventures past the screen you first meet him on).

* PolishedPort: Compared to the PC-88 version, the Sharp X1 version lacks sprite flicker, uses more colors, has smoother gameplay, and uses ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda''-style screen transitions rather than simply going black. However, it still has some issues, such as Mario being slow rather than too fast to control easily as in the PC-88 version, occasional control lag, and sped-up music as opposed to the PC-88 version's slow music. The various {{fan remake}}s and recreations fix both versions' issues.
* PortingDisaster: In comparison, the NES conversion, despite controlling better than the original versions, lacks the bonus items/enemies added to ''Special'' and even [[UnwinnableByMistake keeps the defective pipe in 4-3's Coin Heaven]].

* OlderThanTheyThink: This game had a flying powerup before VideoGame/SuperMarioBros3.

* UnexpectedCharacter: More like Unexpected Minor Enemies. After playing through several levels you release this is basically a MissionPackSequel of the first game and expect to continue seeing only the standard Goombas, Bloopers, and the like. Then the barrels and fireballs from ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong'', and Fighter Flies, Sidesteppers, and Icicles from ''VideoGame/MarioBros'' join the enemy roster.

* PortingDisaster: In comparison, the NES conversion, despite controlling better than the original versions, lacks the bonus items/enemies added to ''Special'' and even [[UnwinnableByDesign keeps in 4-3's Coin Heaven]].

* PortingDisaster: In comparison, the NES conversion, despite controlling better than the original versions, lacks the bonus items/enemies added to ''Special'' and even leaves in an infamous GameBreakingBug in the form of 4-3's infamous Coin Heaven.

* PolishedPort: Compared to the PC-88 version, the Sharp X1 version lacks sprite flicker, uses more colors, has smoother gameplay, and uses ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda''-style screen transitions rather than simply going black. The various {{fan remake}}s and recreations could also apply.

* PolishedPort: Compared to the PC-88 version, the Sharp X1 version lacks sprite flicker, uses more colors, has smoother gameplay, and uses ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda''-style screen transitions rather than simply going black. The various fan-remakes and recreations could also apply.

** After the onslaught of fireballs, tricky jumps, and barrels on World 3-4, 4-1 is not as harsh on the difficulty, even with a Lakitu present (who is actually very slow in ''Special'' compared to the original game and ''Lost Levels'') and rarely ventures past the screen you first meet him on).

* GoodBadBugs: At a certain frame of their animation, firebars can be passed through without the player taking damage.

* GoodBadBugs: At a certain frame of their animation, firebars can be passed through without the player's taking damage.
* PolishedPort: Compared to the PC-88 version, the Sharp X1 version lacks sprite flicker, uses more colors, has smoother gameplay, and uses ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda''-style screen transitions rather than simply going black.

* PolishedPort: Compared to the PC-88 version, the Sharp X1 version lacks sprite flicker, uses more colors, has smoother gameplay, and uses ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda''-style screen transitions rather than simply fading to black.