Super Mario World

A 1990 side-scrolling platformer that launched the SNES, sending Mario and Luigi across Dinosaur Land with Yoshi to rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser.

  • Developer: Nintendo EAD
  • Genre: Platformer
  • Platforms: Super Nintendo (1990 JP/1991 NA); later GBA (as Super Mario Advance 2), Virtual Console, Switch Online
  • Mechanics: Cape Feather flight, Yoshi riding with color abilities, branching world map with secret exits, Star Road and Special Zone
  • Notable: Landmark level design and tight controls, introduced Yoshi as a core character, enduring speedrun and challenge community

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