Uploaded October 2013 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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So I wanted to try out the famous Super Mario World on the SNES. Unlike the original Super Mario on Nintendo, this one is non-linear : the paths twist, split, or do anything but go straight forward, which adds to the fun factor. There are numerous forks in the road and lots of secret areas. Sometimes there's a hidden area WITHIN another hidden area, so it takes a lot of patience to memorise where you are on the map, or else you get lost. I managed to uncover about 80% of the hidden areas, but I unavoidably missed some, like the "Red Switch Palace". There are also a lot of hidden warps, that warp you all around the map. To add to the challenge factor, many levels will have 2 exits : the regular one, and a hidden exit that uncovers a secret on the map - it's a friggin' labyrinth of warps and paths ! By far the most twisting area is the Forest of Illusions, where in order to progress you actually have to find a secret exit, so it takes hours just to get through this one map, plus you have to avoid dying in the process ! Figuring out where to go next is actually more challenging than fighting Bowser at the end. The game is as challenging as it can get, without being overly difficult. All the problem solving you have to do may seem redundant at first, but it's actually a rewarding experience. Of course, I need to mention that this is Yoshi's first appearance. He's the most awesome sidekick in video game history : he can walk over hazardous areas, crush enemies, and even swallow some of them. He also acts as an extra hit for the player : if you get hit while riding Yoshi, instead of dying or shrinking, you'll be knocked off Yoshi and you can continue. Even better : if you manage to jump back on Yoshi before he runs into a pit, you can mount him again and carry on riding him. Overall the game is awesome - definitely a must have ! Even if you don't have a SNES, get an emulator and play this great game !