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Mario First Appeared in Donkey Kong

Before becoming famous in Super Mario Bros., Mario first appeared in the arcade game Donkey Kong in 1981, originally named Jumpman.

In this game, Mario's mission was to rescue his girlfriend Pauline from the gorilla Donkey Kong, navigating various obstacles and enemies along the way.

The popularity of Donkey Kong helped launch Mario's career, who later became Nintendo's iconic mascot and one of the most recognized characters in video game history.