
Some enemies, though, such as Spinies, can be killed only by fireballs or shell impact stomping them will hurt Mario. Jumping on enough enemies in succession or kicking a shell into enough enemies in succession (combos) results in double points earned with each enemy killed, eventually earning Mario a 1-up, an extra life and another chance to pass the level. Mario can then kick these shells into other enemies, which will conveniently dispatch them but conversely, kicked shells can bounce back off walls or other vertical obstructions and hit him. Mario's primary attack is simply jumping on top of his enemies, which kills the mushroom traitors, known as Goombas, and sends the turtle soldiers known as Koopa Troopas into their shells.

Suspected in a case involving theft, fraud and double-crossing, Sherlock Holmes will undergo a descent into hell in what will doubtlessly become one of his most. The ultimate object is to race through the Mushroom Kingdom, evade or eliminate King Koopa's forces, and save Princess Peach (or 'Princess Toadstool' as she was commonly known in North America until 1996). Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898.

The player takes the role of Mario, or in the case of a second player, Mario's brother Luigi.
