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Super Mario World

Super Mario World

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Super Mario World is a classic platform adventure game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Players join Mario and Luigi on a quest through Dinosaur Land to rescue Princess Peach and Yoshi's eggs from Bowser and the Koopalings. Introducing Yoshi as a rideable companion, the game features a vast overworld map, numerous secret exits, and innovative level design, offering a sprawling and highly replayable adventure.

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Year

1990

Developer

Language

English

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Game Controls

How to play Super Mario World

Navigate Mario and Luigi through levels using the D-pad, jump with the A/B button, and use the Y button for actions like spinning or holding items. The X button allows you to run, and the L/R buttons control the camera or spin jump.

D-Pad Left
Move left
D-Pad Right
Move right
D-Pad Up
Enter doors/climb vines
D-Pad Down
Crouch/Enter pipes
A Button
Jump/Fly (with Cape)
B Button
Spin Jump/Drop Item (Yoshi)
X Button
Run/Pick up items
Y Button
Spin Jump/Drop Item (Yoshi)
L Button
Move camera left (on map)
R Button
Move camera right (on map)
Start Button
Pause game/Open inventory
Select Button
Select item (from inventory)

About Super Mario World

Super Mario World is a seminal platforming game developed and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). Released in 1990 in Japan (1991 in North America), it served as the launch title for the SNES in many regions and quickly became a benchmark for the platforming genre. The game continues the adventures of Mario and Luigi as they travel to Dinosaur Land to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser and his Koopalings, who have also imprisoned many Yoshis.

A groundbreaking addition to the series was the introduction of Yoshi, a friendly dinosaur companion whom Mario and Luigi can ride. Yoshi grants new abilities, such as eating enemies and items, and a flutter jump depending on the color of Yoshi and the item eaten. The game is renowned for its expansive overworld map, which features hidden paths, secret exits, and numerous interconnected levels. Its vibrant graphics, memorable soundtrack, and innovative level design, including the iconic Cape Feather power-up that allows Mario to fly, contributed to its critical acclaim and commercial success, selling over 20 million copies worldwide. Super Mario World is widely regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time and a masterpiece of platforming design.

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