Xkcd mario-ish: a playable xkcd mario level

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Xkcd mario-ish is a playable browser-based game that recreates a Mario-style level based on an xkcd comic. Created by Nate Jenkins, it allows users to experience a platformer game directly inspired by the popular webcomic. The game is designed for fans of both xkcd and classic Mario gameplay who want an interactive, lighthearted experience combining humor and retro gaming mechanics.

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