Editing Super Mario World

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{{about|the video game for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]|other uses|[[Super Mario World (disambiguation)]]}}
{{redirect|Super Mario Bros. 4|the [[Nelsonic Game Watch]] based on the game that also uses this title|[[Super Mario World (Nelsonic Game Watch)]]}}
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|image=[[File:Super Mario World Box.png|260px]]
|developer=[[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|release='''SNES:'''<br>{{flag list|Japan|November 21, 1990<ref>{{cite|url=https://archive.org/stream/bi-weekly-famitsu-no.-115-november-23rd-1990/Bi-Weekly%20Famitsu%20-%20No.%20115%20November%2023rd%2C%201990%20%28Compressed%29#page/n9/mode/1up|title=スーパーマリオワールド [スーパーファミコン]|magazine=[[Famitsu]]|issue=115|publisher=ASCII Corporation|date=November 23, 1990|page=10|accessdate=December 10, 2024}}</ref>|South Korea|1991<ref>{{cite|author= Dentifritz|date=|url=scanlines16.com/collection/super-mario-world-kor/|publisher=Scanlines16.com|title=Super Mario World (KR)|language=French|archive=archive.today/2024.06.06-201224/http://scanlines16.com/collection/super-mario-world-kor/|accessdate=June 6, 2024}}</ref>|USA|August 23, 1991<ref>{{cite|quote=A host of hot games is lined up and waiting, even before the Super NES arrives in the U.S. Several titles will be released as soon as the system becomes available, and many more will be released shortly after.|date=August 1991|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 27|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=72}}</ref>|Europe|April 11, 1992<ref>{{cite|url=www.themushroomkingdom.net/games/smw|title=''Super Mario World'' (SNES)|publisher=The Mushroom Kingdom|language=en|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>|Australia|July 1, 1992|Brazil|August 30, 1993<ref>{{cite|url=https://acervo.estadao.com.br/publicados/1993/08/30/g/19930830-36475-nac-0064-inf-30-not-qhksphk.jpg|title=''Nintendo chega hoje ao mercado''|publisher=O Estado de S. Paulo|language=pt-br|date=August 30, 1993|accessdate=January 18, 2025}}</ref>}}'''Nintendo Super System:'''<br>{{flag list|USA|1991<ref>{{cite|url=flyers.arcade-museum.com/?page=flyer&db=videodb&id=3920&image=2|title=Arcade flyer|publisher=Arcade Museum|language=en|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>}}'''Virtual Console (Wii):'''<br>{{flag list|Japan|December 2, 2006|USA|February 5, 2007|Europe|February 9, 2007|Australia|February 9, 2007|South Korea|April 26, 2008}}'''Virtual Console (Wii U):'''<br>{{flag list|USA|April 26, 2013|Europe|April 27, 2013|Japan|April 27, 2013|Australia|April 28, 2013}}'''Virtual Console (New 3DS):'''<br>{{flag list|USA|March 3, 2016|Europe|March 3, 2016|Japan|March 4, 2016|South Africa|March 4, 2016<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/en-za/Games/Super-Nintendo/Super-Mario-World-752133.html</ref>|Australia|March 4, 2016}}'''Super NES Classic Edition:'''<br>{{flag list|USA|September 29, 2017|Europe|September 29, 2017|Australia|September 30, 2017|Japan|October 5, 2017}} '''Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online:'''<br>{{flag list|USA|September 5, 2019<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|author=Nintendo of America|date=September 4, 2019|url=youtu.be/8TVE44feo_I?t=1386|timestamp=23:06|title=Nintendo Direct 9.4.2019|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=September 4, 2019}}</ref>|Japan|September 6, 2019<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo|date=September 4, 2019|language=ja|url=youtu.be/IjZbFWW23d0?t=3568|title=Nintendo Direct 2019.9.5|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=September 4, 2019}}{{dead link}}</ref>|Europe|September 6, 2019<ref>{{cite|publisher=Twitter|language=en-gb|author=Nintendo of Europe|url=x.com/NintendoEurope/status/1169375812610592769|title=Exclusively for members, these 20 classic #SuperNES games can be played from 06/09 with Super Nintendo Entertainment System – #NintendoSwitchOnline! Members can enjoy select games with local or online multiplayer, and more games will be added soon! #NintendoDirect|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>|Australia|September 6, 2019<ref>{{cite|language=en-au|url=x.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/1169378280031436800|title=Exclusively for members, these 20 classic #SuperNES games can be played from 6/9 with Super Nintendo Entertainment System – #NintendoSwitchOnline! Members can enjoy select games with local or online multiplayer, and more games will be added soon! #NintendoDirect|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=September 4, 2019}}</ref>|HK|September 6, 2019|South Korea|September 6, 2019}} '''''Give the world a whole new look!'''''<br>{{flag list|USA|March 30, 2022<ref>{{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=March 30, 2022|url=https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1509334972188045321|title="''Three classic #SuperNES and #NES titles are now live for #NintendoSwitchOnline members! ☑️ DIG DUG II ☑️ MAPPY-LAND ☑️ Earthworm Jim 2''"|publisher=X|accessdate=July 4, 2024}}</ref><ref>@NE_Brian (March 31, 2022). [https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-online-adds-sp-versions-for-super-mario-world-super-punch-out/ Nintendo Switch Online adds SP versions for Super Mario World, Super Punch-Out!!] ''Nintendo Everything''. Retrieved April 1, 2022.</ref>|Japan|March 31, 2022<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo 公式チャンネル|date=March 31, 2022|url=https://youtu.be/GC2KVUofoLA|title=ファミリーコンピュータ & スーパーファミコン Nintendo Switch Online 追加タイトル <nowiki>[2022年3月31日]</nowiki>|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 4, 2024}}</ref>|Europe|March 31, 2022|Australia|March 31, 2022}}
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|genre=[[Genre#Platform games|Platformer]], action-adventure
|modes=Single player, multiplayer
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'''''Super Mario World''''' is a 2D action-adventure platform game and a launch title released for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] in 1990, developed by [[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]]. It is a direct sequel to ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and the sixth entry in the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]]. In Japan, it is recognized as the fifth.<ref name=encyclopedia>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors|title=『[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック]]』|language=ja|location=Tokyo|publisher=Shogakukan|date=2015|page=11–13|isbn=978-4-09-106569-8}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=[[Nintendo|Nintendo Co., Ltd]]|title=HISTORY → Series → ''Super Mario''|url=www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/en/history/index.html|publisher=Mario Portal|accessdate=6 Nov. 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20241003115239/https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/en/history/index.html}}</ref> In being a sequel, the game retains many of the elements that debuted in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', such as the [[world]] map and [[Koopalings|Koopaling]] boss fights, while introducing a large variety of new gameplay mechanics, such as an expanded and less linear world map and the ability to save the game. Introduced in ''Super Mario World'' is [[Mario]]'s sidekick, [[Yoshi]] (and [[Yoshi (species)|his species that shares his name]]), who serves as a playable mount for the Mario Bros. with his own unique abilities and gameplay style. The overall game was meant to be modeled after an action movie franchise, as can be inferred by the Japanese version of the Koopaling defeat scenes as well as the summary on the back of the Japanese box.

The game was released to best-selling status on the SNES, received large amounts of critical acclaim, and is commonly seen on [[Nintendo]]'s best games of all time on various critic listings. Many of its introduced characters, game mechanics, and artistic themes influenced later titles in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], and the character Yoshi was popular enough to receive [[Yoshi (franchise)|a series starring him]]. The game was followed in 1995 by a prequel, ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', set during Mario's infancy. ''Super Mario World'' has spawned various non-game media such as [[Super Mario World (television series)|a cartoon series]] based on it, which debuted on September 14, 1991, one month after the American release. Various manga adaptions of the game have sprung up, one notable series being ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', which has its first volumes based on ''Super Mario World'' released in 1991 and is still ongoing today.

''Super Mario World'' is included in the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]'' compilation title released in December 1994. A  [[reissue]] of ''Super Mario World'' was later released on the [[Game Boy Advance]] as part of the [[Super Mario Advance (series)|''Super Mario Advance'' series]], titled ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''. The original version was also rereleased on the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console#Wii|Virtual Console]] in 2006, the [[Wii U]]'s [[Virtual Console#Wii U|Virtual Console]] in 2013, and the [[Nintendo 3DS#New Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XL|New Nintendo 3DS]]'s [[Virtual Console#Nintendo 3DS|Virtual Console]] in 2016. ''Super Mario World'' is one of the included titles in the [[Classics#Super NES Classic Edition|SNES Classic Edition]] and [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online]], the latter of which also includes a version titled ''Super Mario World: Give the world a whole new look!'', which was initially released on March 30, 2022, and begins in [[Fall]] with 99 lives and a [[Cape Feather]] in the [[item storage|Item Stock]].
==Story==
'''From the instruction booklet:'''
<blockquote>After saving the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] from Bowser and the rest of the Koopas in Super Mario 3, Mario and Luigi needed to recuperate from their adventures. Together they agreed that the best place to vacation was a magical place called Dinosaur Land.

But while Mario and Luigi reclined on the beach for a relaxing nap, Princess Toadstool disappeared, apparently seized by evil forces. After searching for hours for their missing friend, Mario and Luigi came upon an enormous egg in the forest.

Suddenly the egg hatched, and out popped a young dinosaur named YOSHI, who proceeded to tell Mario and Luigi a sad tale of how his dinosaur pals were sealed in similar eggs by a group of monstrous turtles.

"Monstrous turtles!,{{sic}}" exclaimed Luigi. "Bowser and his bunch have returned!" Mario slowly nodded his head in agreement and, along with Luigi and Yoshi, set off across Dinosaur Land to find the Princess and to free Yoshi's friends. As they began their journey, Yoshi handed Mario a beautiful cape. "This may help you," Yoshi said. "Some say it has magical powers."

With a little luck (and help from a [[Cape Feather|magic cape]]), our hearty crew can defeat the seven worlds of Bowser's Krazy Koopa Kritters. Many locations are well-hidden so explore everywhere and try everything. Not all locations have to be explored to rescue the dinosaurs and save Princess Toadstool, but there are many "starry" treasures to be found in far-reaching places. You'll need to search all areas to find what kinds of treasures are there... in Super Mario World.</blockquote>

''Super Mario World'' is the only sequel in the ''Super Mario'' series to take place directly after the events of a previous entry. After [[Bowser]]'s previous defeat, Mario, [[Luigi]], and [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] decide to recuperate in [[Dinosaur Land]]. Meanwhile, in Dinosaur Land, Bowser and his Koopalings trap Yoshi and his friends in enchanted [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]]s, eliminating the opposition as they secretly rebuild their forces. Shortly upon their arrival, the Mario Bros. realize that Toadstool is missing. While searching, they find the [[Bowser's Minions|Koopa Troop]]. Upon the Mario Bros. freeing the friendly Yoshi, he exclaims that the [[Koopa (species)|Koopas]] have invaded, confirming that Bowser has indeed returned and taken the opportunity to claim the princess.

As Mario and his friends travel through Dinosaur Land, they uncover the [[Valley of Bowser]], where Bowser is fought on [[Bowser's Castle|his castle roof]] in his [[Koopa Clown Car]], holding Toadstool hostage. Upon his defeat, he gently drops the princess and retreats. Toadstool rewards Mario or Luigi with a kiss as [[fireworks]] celebrate freedom, signifying that their vacation can resume with their new good friends. The reunited team returns to [[Yoshi's House]], where the team and three other Yoshis watch the eggs hatch into [[Baby Yoshi|babies]], removing the spell.

In addition to the game itself, there is [[Super Mario World (television series)|a cartoon series]] that is based on the game which debuted on September 14, 1991, one month after the American release. The series takes place in [[Dome City]], and was produced by [[DiC Entertainment]] and Nintendo.

==Story==
[[File:HotAirBalloon‎2.png|thumb|[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] in a [[Hot Air Balloon|hot air balloon]] in the Game Boy Advance remake ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''.]]
After [[Bowser]]'s [[Super Mario Bros. 3|previous defeat]], [[Mario]], [[Luigi]] and [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] decide to recuperate in [[Dinosaur Land]]. Meanwhile in Dinosaur Land, the Koopa King and his [[Koopalings]] trap [[Yoshi]] and his [[Yoshi (species)|friends]] in enchanted [[Yoshi Egg|egg]]s, eliminating the opposition as they secretly rebuild their forces. Shortly upon their arrival, the Mario Bros. realize that Princess Toadstool is missing. While searching, they find the [[Koopa Troop]] army. Upon freeing the friendly Yoshi, he exclaims that the Koopas have invaded, confirming that Peach's persistent captor has indeed returned and taken the opportunity to claim the princess.

As Mario and friends travel through Dinosaur Land, they uncover the [[Valley of Bowser]]. After defeating [[Larry Koopa|Larry]], the Mario Bros. have access to the [[Front Door|front door]] of [[Bowser's Castle]]. Bowser is fought on his castle roof in his [[Koopa Clown Car]], holding Princess Toadstool hostage. Upon his defeat, he gently drops the princess and retreats. Princess Toadstool rewards Mario or Luigi with a kiss as fireworks celebrate freedom, signifying that their vacation can resume with their new good friends. The reunited team returns to [[Yoshi's House]] where they and three other Yoshis watch the Yoshi eggs hatch into [[Baby Yoshi|babies]], removing the spell.

;From the instruction booklet

<blockquote>After saving the Mushroom Kingdom from [[Bowser]] and the rest of the [[Koopa (species)|Koopas]] in Super Mario 3, Mario and Luigi needed to recuperate from their adventures. Together they agreed that the best place to vacation was a magical place called Dinosaur Land.<br>
But while Mario and Luigi reclined on the beach for a relaxing nap, Princess Toadstool disappeared, apparently seized by evil forces. After searching for hours for their missing friend, Mario and Luigi came upon an enormous egg in the forest.<br>
Suddenly the egg hatched, and out popped a young dinosaur named Yoshi, who proceeded to tell Mario and Luigi a sad tale of how his dinosaur pals were sealed in similar eggs by a group of monstrous turtles.<br>
"Monstrous turtles!," exclaimed Luigi. "Bowser and his bunch have returned!" Mario slowly nodded his head in agreement and, along with Luigi and Yoshi, set off across Dinosaur Land to find the Princess and to free Yoshi's friends. As they began their journey, Yoshi handed Mario a beautiful cape. "This may help you," Yoshi said. "Some say it has magical powers."<br>
With a little luck (and help from '''[[Cape Feather|a magic cape]]'''), our hearty crew can defeat the seven worlds of Bowser's Krazy Koopa Kritters. Many locations are well-hidden so explore everywhere and try everything. Not all locations have to be explored to rescue the dinosaurs and save Princess Toadstool, but there are many "starry" treasures to be found in far-reaching places. You'll need to search all areas to find what kinds of treasures are there… in Super Mario World.</blockquote>
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==Gameplay==
[[File:YoshisIsland2.png|thumb|left|Mario riding on the introduced mount, Yoshi, in the level [[Yoshi's Island 2]]]]
As the game is a 2D platformer, the object of every [[level]] is to get to the [[Giant Gate]] at the end to advance to the next level before the [[Time Limit|timer]] runs out. Mario (or Luigi) can [[jump]] over and on top of various [[platform]]s and obstacles and [[stomp]] on various enemies to defeat them. In addition to the basic jump, Mario can [[Spin Jump|spin-jump]] to destroy certain types of [[block]]s and enemies, whereas {{button|snes|X}} or {{button|snes|Y}} lets Mario [[dash]] if held down. When the player presses either of those buttons when Mario is next to some items, he can pick them up and carry them through the level as the buttons are held. Mario can now hold objects underwater; when he does, he can [[swim]] quickly when the player uses only {{button|snes|Pad}} without pressing the jump button. When Mario hits the Giant Gate at the end of the level, if he touches the vertically moving tape between the gate, he gets awarded [[Goal Star|Bonus Star]]s depending on how high the tape is when he touches it. If he collects 100 Bonus Stars, Mario can play a [[bonus game (Super Mario World)|bonus game]] that helps him earn [[extra life|extra lives]]. Some levels contain a [[Midway Gate]], which not only powers Mario up to [[Super Mario (form)|Super Mario]] when touched but also serves as a [[checkpoint]] for Mario to respawn near if he gets defeated in the level.

Mario can transform with power-up items, mostly found in blocks. The basic [[Super Mushroom]], which turns Mario into Super Mario, causes him to grow bigger and allows him to sustain an extra hit. When Super Mario hits a block, usually a more powerful item spawns in the Super Mushroom's place, such as a [[Fire Flower]] or the newly introduced [[Cape Feather]]. Introduced in ''Super Mario World'' is the [[item storage|Item Stock]], where Mario can hold on to one extra item should he find it while in powered-up forms; players can manually drop their reserve item by pressing {{button|snes|select}}. If Mario gets damaged and turns into [[Small Mario|regular Mario]], the reserve item automatically deploys. A newly introduced character and power-up in ''Super Mario World'', Yoshi, also appears from certain blocks. Mario can jump on Yoshi to ride him and receive more special abilities, the most prominent one being using his tongue to eat enemies and carry items.

If Mario gets touched by an enemy or a damaging obstacle while he is in his small form, he loses a life. If he gets damaged by an enemy while in a power-up form, he reverts to his normal form. If Mario loses all of his lives, the player receives a [[Game Over]] and is prompted to [[continue]] from their last save with five more lives. Some obstacles defeat Mario instantly regardless of what power-up he has, such as falling into [[pit]]s or [[lava]], getting crushed, and not making it to the goal in time. Every time Mario gets defeated, he gets sent back to the world map.

''Super Mario World'' retains the world map system from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' with more expanded features. Rather than having levels and worlds segmented, most worlds and levels are seamlessly connected to each other, with a heavier focus on multiple paths per level clearance, and thus creating a less linear map, with a few exceptions. Typically, prior to entering new areas, Mario has to defeat a [[castle]] boss, usually one of Bowser's seven children, the Koopalings. Once they are defeated, the castles they reside in are destroyed and cannot be replayed, though in international versions of the game, they can be replayed if players hold {{button|snes|L}} and {{button|snes|R}} on the castles' remains.

Two-player mode returns, where players take turns playing through the game; Player 1 controls Mario, while Player 2 controls Luigi. Players can opt to use the same controller or two controllers to play the mode. If one player fails to clear a course, the other player takes a turn, and if a Midway Gate is touched, the other player starts at the Midway Gate. Players can also hand each other lives on the map screen if they press {{button|snes|L}} or {{button|snes|R}}.

After the player beats every special level in the [[Special Zone]], a game aesthetic change called [[Fall]] occurs, where the world map obtains a different palette and some enemies get their sprites changed. Once Fall is activated, these changes cannot be reversed unless the save file is deleted and a new game is started. 
===Controls===
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|-
!width=26%|Action(s)
!width=10%|SNES
!width=10%|Wii (Classic Controller)
!width=10%|Wii (GameCube Controller)
!width=10%|3DS
!width=10%|Wii U
!width=14%|Switch (Dual Joy-Con / Pro Controller)
!width=14%|Switch (Single Joy-Con)
|-
|Move
|{{button|snes|Pad}} Left/right
|{{button|wii|Padleft}} {{button|wii|Padright}} / {{button|wii|CCStickL}} Left/right
|{{button|gcn|Pad}} / {{button|gcn|Stick}} Left/right
|{{button|3ds|Padleft}} {{button|3ds|Padright}} / {{button|3ds|Stick}} Left/right
|{{button|wiiu|Padleft}} {{button|wiiu|Padright}} / {{button|wiiu|Leftstick}} Left/right
|{{button|switch|Left}} {{button|switch|Right}} / {{button|switch|LeftStick}} Left/right
|{{button|switch|Stick}} Left/right
|-
|Crouch
|{{button|snes|Pad}} Down
|{{button|wii|Paddown}} / {{button|wii|CCStickL}} Down
|{{button|gcn|Pad}} / {{button|gcn|Stick}} Down
|{{button|3ds|Paddown}} / {{button|3ds|Stick}} Down
|{{button|wiiu|Paddown}} / {{button|wiiu|Leftstick}} Down
|{{button|switch|Down}} / {{button|switch|LeftStick}} Down
|{{button|switch|Stick}} Down
|-
|Look up
|{{button|snes|Pad}} Up
|{{button|wii|Padup}} / {{button|wii|CCStickL}} Up
|{{button|gcn|Pad}} / {{button|gcn|Stick}} Up
|{{button|3ds|Padup}} / {{button|3ds|Stick}} Up
|{{button|wiiu|Padup}} / {{button|wiiu|Leftstick}} Up
|{{button|switch|Up}} / {{button|switch|LeftStick}} Up
|{{button|switch|Stick}} Up
|-
|Spin Jump
|{{button|snes|A}}
|{{button|wii|ccA}}
|{{button|gcn|A}}
|{{button|3ds|A}}
|{{button|wiiu|A}}
|{{button|switch|A}}
|{{button|switch|jc-right}}
|-
|Jump
|{{button|snes|B}}
|{{button|wii|ccB}}
|{{button|gcn|B}}
|{{button|3ds|B}}
|{{button|wiiu|B}}
|{{button|switch|B}}
|{{button|switch|jc-bottom}}
|-
|Dash / Interact / Special ability
|{{button|snes|X}} / {{button|snes|Y}}
|{{button|wii|X}} / {{button|wii|Y}}
|{{button|gcn|X}} / {{button|gcn|Y}}
|{{button|3ds|X}} / {{button|3ds|Y}}
|{{button|wiiu|X}} / {{button|wiiu|Y}}
|{{button|switch|X}} / {{button|switch|Y}}
|{{button|switch|jc-top}} / {{button|switch|jc-left}}
|-
|Screen Scroll Option<ref>{{cite|date=September 1991|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 28|page=18|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> left (does not work in auto-scrolling levels, at [[Yoshi's House]], in the [[Top Secret Area]], or in Boss Rooms)
|{{button|snes|L}}
|{{button|wii|L}}
|{{button|gcn|L}}
|{{button|3ds|L}}
|{{button|wiiu|L}}
|{{button|switch|L}}
|{{button|switch|SL}}
|-
|Screen Scroll Option right (does not work in auto-scrolling levels, at Yoshi's House, in the Top Secret Area, or in Boss Rooms)
|{{button|snes|R}}
|{{button|wii|R}}
|{{button|gcn|R}}
|{{button|3ds|R}}
|{{button|wiiu|R}}
|{{button|switch|R}}
|{{button|switch|SR}}
|-
|Pause
|{{button|snes|start}}
|{{button|wii|+}}
|{{button|gcn|start}}
|{{button|3ds|start}}
|{{button|wiiu|Plus}}
|{{button|switch|Plus}}
|{{button|switch|PlusMinus}} + {{button|switch|SR}}
|-
|Use item / Return to map from a completed level (when paused)
|{{button|snes|select}}
|{{button|wii|-}}
|{{button|gcn|Z}}
|{{button|3ds|select}}
|{{button|wiiu|Minus}}
|{{button|switch|Minus}}
|{{button|switch|PlusMinus}} + {{button|switch|SL}}
|}

==Worlds and levels==
{{SMW map}}
''Super Mario World'' takes place on the archipelago of [[Dinosaur Land]], and players navigate it through a world map comprised of a greater, general view of the whole land and several sub-maps for specific areas. Unlike in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', whose world maps featured mostly numbered panels largely detached from the landscape, levels in ''Super Mario World'' are marked by button-like spots laid on the environment itself, creating an organic appearance between the world and each level. Players first start out on Yoshi's Island at [[Yoshi's House]], where the path immediately branches off into two levels. The order of the world themes is unique to this title: Players first start in two grassy plain-like worlds while eventually venturing into a cave toward a sky area, into a forest, onto a rocky island, and finally into the [[Valley of Bowser]], which takes on a subterranean wasteland. Haunted [[Ghost House]]s are introduced in ''Super Mario World'' and populate Dinosaur Land; unlike traditional level layouts, they tend to contain puzzles and traps designed to confuse the player. Cave levels and levels that primarily take place underwater or where [[water]] is prevalent are additionally marked as such on the map, with most cave levels outside the [[Vanilla Dome]] and the Valley of Bowser featuring rocks around them, while Mario gets submerged in water for the water levels.

''Super Mario World'' contains nine worlds and 73 (74 if the [[Back Door]] and [[Front Door]] are counted as separate levels, 76 if the [[Top Secret Area]] and Yoshi's House are counted as levels, 75 if Yoshi's House and the Top Secret Area are counted as levels and the Back Door and Front Door are counted as one level, and 72 if the Back Door, the Front Door, Yoshi's House, and the Top Secret Area are not counted as levels) levels in total. 24 of these levels have secret exits, so depending on how one counts the levels, this makes for a total of 96 to 100 exits, although only 96 are tracked by the game. Almost all worlds contain four regular levels and at least one secret level. Levels marked in yellow contain one exit, while levels marked in red contain an alternative, secret exit. Other points of interest include the [[Switch Palace]]s, [[Warp Pipe]]s, and the [[Star Road (Super Mario World)|star-shaped portals]] to [[Star World]] that are unlocked only when players find the associated secret exit. Switch Palaces activate respectively colored permeable [[Dotted-Line Block|Dotted Line Block]]s and turn them into solid [[! Block|Exclamation Mark Block]]s that can be stood on or hit from below. Once Switch Palace levels have been completed, they cannot be visited again. Warp Pipes warp players to different areas of the map, usually to different worlds altogether. Finally, Yoshis cannot be taken into castles, fortresses, or Ghost Houses, though Yoshi remains outside for the player if they exit the level. In castles, players have to defeat the Koopalings, while in fortresses, players need to defeat [[Reznor]]s.

Star World and the [[Special Zone]] are bonus worlds that are accessed when players find secret exits throughout Dinosaur Land that lead to the Star Roads. The Star World levels require the player to find a [[key]] and [[keyhole]] secret exit to progress through it, while the Special Zone is a linear area that is unlocked when players complete all of Star World's secret exits. The Special Zone levels are much more difficult relative to the levels in this game; none of the levels contain [[Midway Gate]]s, and some can be long while others use level gimmicks.
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|rowspan=3|World 1<br>'''[[Yoshi's Island (location)#Super Mario World|Yoshi's Island]]'''
|rowspan=3|[[File:Yoshi'sIslandSMW.png|200px]]
|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|Yoshi's Island is mainly a grassy plains-related world that does not contain any underwater levels. The main enemies in this world include [[Monty Mole]]s, [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Rex]]es, and a few others. [[Iggy]] is found in his castle at the end of this world. Completing this world leads to Donut Plains. This world also contains the Yellow Switch Palace. This is the only world (along with the Special Zone) not to have any secret exits.
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon YoshisHouse.png]] [[Yoshi's House]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Yoshi's Island 1]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon SwitchPalace-Yellow.png]] [[Yellow Switch Palace]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Yoshi's Island 2]]
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Yoshi's Island 3]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond1.gif]] [[Yoshi's Island 4]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[1 Iggy's Castle|#1 Iggy's Castle]] ||
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|rowspan=4|World 2<br>'''[[Donut Plains]]'''
|rowspan=4|[[File:DonutPlains.png|200px]]
|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|Donut Plains is the second world in the game. It is known for featuring the first Ghost House and for being the first to have a course with multiple exits. The Cape Feather is utilized frequently. The name of this world is a reference to its unique shape. It has two Ghost Houses, the Green Switch Palace, and Castle #2.
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Donut Plains 1]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond2.gif]] [[Donut Secret 1]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon GhostHouse.png]] [[Donut Secret House]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Cave2.gif]] [[Donut Plains 2]]
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon SwitchPalace-Green.png]] [[Green Switch Palace]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon GhostHouse.png]] [[Donut Ghost House]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Top Secret Area]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Donut Secret 2]]
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Donut Plains 3]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Donut Plains 4]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[2 Morton's Castle|#2 Morton's Castle]] ||
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|rowspan=4|World 3<br>'''[[Vanilla Dome]]'''
|rowspan=4|[[File:VanillaDome.png|200px]]
|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|The Vanilla Dome is a big cavern full of sparkling diamonds and contains a Ghost House, a large lake, the Red Switch Palace, and Castle #3. It also contains lava pools with the large [[Blargg]]s living within them.
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelLarge2.gif]] [[Vanilla Dome 1]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Vanilla Secret 1]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond2.gif]] [[Vanilla Dome 2]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon SwitchPalace-Red.png]] [[Red Switch Palace]]
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon GhostHouse.png]] [[Vanilla Ghost House]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelLarge1.gif]] [[Vanilla Dome 3]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Vanilla Dome 4]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Vanilla Secret 2]]
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond1.gif]] [[Vanilla Secret 3]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Fortress.png]] [[Vanilla Fortress]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[3 Lemmy's Castle|#3 Lemmy's Castle]] ||
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|rowspan=3|World 4<br>'''[[Twin Bridges]]'''
|rowspan=3|[[File:SMW Twin Bridges map.png|200px|]]
|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|The Twin Bridges area is semi-sky-based, as it has sky and land levels. This world contains one underwater level and the third portal to Star World.
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Cheese Bridge Area]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond1.gif]] [[Soda Lake]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Cookie Mountain]] ||
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Butter Bridge 1]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Butter Bridge 2]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[4 Ludwig's Castle|#4 Ludwig's Castle]] ||
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|rowspan=4|World 5<br>'''[[Forest of Illusion]]'''
|rowspan=4|[[File:ForestOfIllusion.png|200px]]
|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|The Forest of Illusion is a maze-like forest, where Mario or Luigi may sometimes have to find the secret exit in a level in order to progress, as the normal exits create a circle leading nowhere. This world contains the Blue Switch Palace, a fortress, and Castle #5.
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelLarge2.gif]] [[Forest of Illusion 1]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond2.gif]] [[Forest of Illusion 2]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon SwitchPalace-Blue.png]] [[Blue Switch Palace]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Forest of Illusion 3]]
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon GhostHouse.png]] [[Forest Ghost House]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Forest of Illusion 4]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Forest Secret Area]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Fortress.png]] [[Forest Fortress]]
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[5 Roy's Castle|#5 Roy's Castle]] || || ||
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|rowspan=4|World 6<br>'''[[Chocolate Island]]'''
|rowspan=4|[[File:SMW Chocolate Island map.png|200px]]
|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|Chocolate Island is an island on the southeastern side of Dinosaur Land. The boss here is [[Wendy]]. This is the only world where Mario and Luigi can find [[Dino-Rhino]]s and [[Dino-Torch]]es.
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Chocolate Island 1]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon GhostHouse.png]] [[Choco-Ghost House]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Chocolate Island 2]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Chocolate Secret]]
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Chocolate Island 3]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Fortress.png]] [[Chocolate Fortress]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Cave1.gif]] [[Chocolate Island 4]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Chocolate Island 5]]
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[6 Wendy's Castle|#6 Wendy's Castle]] || || ||
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|rowspan=4|World 7<br>'''[[Valley of Bowser]]'''
|rowspan=4|[[File:ValleyOfBowser.png|200px]]
|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|The Valley of Bowser is, as the name implies, Bowser's base of operations. The entrance to the Valley of Bowser appears after the player passes through the Sunken Ghost Ship. This world is mostly cave-themed and contains a fortress, Castle #7, and [[Bowser's Castle#Super_Mario_World|Bowser's Castle]].
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond1.gif]] [[Sunken Ghost Ship]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Valley of Bowser 1]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelLarge2.gif]] [[Valley of Bowser 2]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Fortress.png]] [[Valley Fortress]]
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon GhostHouse.png]] [[Valley Ghost House]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Valley of Bowser 3]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Valley of Bowser 4]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[7 Larry's Castle|#7 Larry's Castle]]
|-
|[[File:SMW MapIcon BowsersCastle.png]] [[Front Door]] and [[Back Door]] || || ||
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|rowspan=3|World 8<br>'''[[Star World]]'''
|rowspan=3|[[File:StarWorld SMW.png|200px|]]
|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|Star World is a mystical road far above the Mushroom World, and it is linked to various locations around the world. It consists of five stars, each of which serves as a warp point.
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Star World 1]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Star World 2]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Star World 3]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Star World 4]]
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Star World 5]] || || ||
|-
|rowspan=3|World 9<br>'''[[Special Zone]]'''
|rowspan=3|[[File:SpecialZone SMW.png|200px]]
|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|The Special Zone is the final and most secret world. It can be accessed after the player completes Star World and takes the secret exit from Star World 5. This world is known for containing the most difficult levels in the game, and each level has its own unique gimmick.
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Gnarly]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Tubular]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Way Cool]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Awesome]]
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|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Groovy]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Mondo]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Outrageous]]
|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|}

==Characters==
===Playable characters===
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[[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] are the main playable characters. In two-player mode, Mario is controlled by Player 1 and Luigi is controlled by Player 2. If Mario loses a life or completes a level in two-player mode, Luigi comes into play until he does the same. The two may also share [[extra life|extra lives]] on the world map. The two have identical mechanics.

===Non-playable characters===
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|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
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!Description
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|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWPrincessPeachSprite.png]]
|[[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]
|align=left|The princess of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], who is kidnapped by [[Bowser]] during the vacation. The main objective of the game is to rescue her from Bowser.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Dolphin.png]]
|[[Dolphin]]s
|align=left|A sea creature that gives Mario a ride in certain water levels. Dolphins move in jumping arcs or can jump up and down. In Japanese versions of the game, they can be eaten by a Yoshi, while they cannot be eaten in international versions. They appear in Vanilla Secret 3 and a small section at the end of Chocolate Island 1.
|}

===Yoshis===
In addition to Mario and Luigi, [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s of four different colors appear in the game, and they can be controlled once acquired and help the Mario Bros. in many levels of the game. Green Yoshis hatch out of [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]]s, usually found in various blocks throughout the game. If an egg is found but the player already has a Yoshi, the egg instead provides a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. If a Yoshi gets hurt, it runs off, requiring the Mario Bros. to chase it down if they want to ride it again. A Yoshi can additionally provide a Yoshi Boost<ref>{{cite|date=August 1991|title=''[[Mario Mania]]'' Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=43}}</ref> (or Double Jump)<ref>{{cite|date=1992|title=''Super NES Nintendo Player's Guide''|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=13 and 15}}</ref> to Mario if he jumps off the Yoshi. Some levels contain [[Fruit (Yoshi food)|berries]], and Yoshis can eat them and produce eggs from them if enough are eaten. Yoshis can eat most enemies, though they cannot immediately [[swallow]] most shells, requiring them to spit the shells out before they eventually swallow them.

Red, Blue, and Yellow Yoshis are uncommon in ''Super Mario World''. They are first encountered in [[Star World]], which is accessible by using the five [[Star Road (Super Mario World)|Star Road]]s found throughout the game. Red, Blue, and Yellow Yoshis are found as [[Baby Yoshi|Mini-Yoshi]]s, small and unable to be ridden. However, through carrying them, the Mini-Yoshis eat the enemies and items they touch. When they eat five enemies, shells, [[coin]]s, or active [[Grab Block]]s, they transform into adult Yoshis and can be used normally. If a Mini-Yoshi eats a single power-up, it grows up instantly. Mini-Yoshis of all colors hatch from the eggs rescued from the castles during the end credits of the game.
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!Description
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|style="background:white"|[[File:Green Yoshi.png]]
|[[Yoshi]]
|align=left|Yoshi is Mario's sidekick who requests for Mario's assistance. After he is freed from his egg, he can give rides for Mario and eat intrusive enemies. Green Yoshis are able to eat enemies by using their long tongues and jump on spiked foes without taking harm as well as walk across [[Muncher]]s. They can use a [[Koopa Shell]]'s power depending on the color of the shell.
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|style="background:white"|[[File:Baby Yoshi SMW green.png]] [[File:Baby Yoshi SMW red.png]] [[File:Baby Yoshi SMW blue.png]] [[File:Baby Yoshi SMW yellow.png]]
|[[Baby Yoshi|Mini-Yoshis]]
|align=left|If Mario passes nearby a lone egg, it hatches into a Mini-Yoshi. The player must feed the Mini-Yoshi five enemies, shells, coins, or active Grab Blocks for it to grow into an adult Yoshi. Feeding the Mini-Yoshi a single power-up causes it to grow up instantly. Every time a Mini-Yoshi eats something other than a power-up, the player receives a coin and 200 points.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Red Yoshi.png]]
|[[Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]]
|align=left|Red Yoshis can spit out any Koopa Shell in the form of three [[fireball]]s. These fireballs turn a variety of enemies into coins. Red Yoshis are found as Mini-Yoshis in [[Star World 1]] and [[Star World 4]].
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Blue Yoshi.png]]
|[[Yoshi (species)|Blue Yoshi]]
|align=left|Blue Yoshis can [[Winged Yoshi|fly]] regardless of what color the Koopa Shell is in their mouths. Additionally, Yoshi can become a Blue Yoshi if he touches [[Yoshi's Wings]], which appear in some levels and act as shortcuts to the end of the stage. Blue Yoshis are found as Mini-Yoshis in [[Star World 2]].
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Yellow Yoshi.png]]
|[[Yoshi (species)|Yellow Yoshi]]
|align=left|Yellow Yoshis can create small [[sand cloud]]s when they hit the ground while they carry a Koopa Shell in their mouths, defeating enemies within the range of the cloud. They are found as Mini-Yoshis in [[Star World 3]] and [[Star World 5]].
|}

==Enemies and obstacles==
===Enemies===
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''Super Mario World'' retains some of the enemies from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', such as the common [[Koopa Troopa]]s and their varieties, Ghost House-dwelling [[Boo]]s, [[Buzzy Beetle]]s in a cave environment, and [[Cheep Cheep]]s underwater, while introducing more species that would regularly appear in later entries in the ''Super Mario'' series, such as [[Magikoopa]]s, [[Fish Bone|Fishbone]]s, [[Swoop]]ers, and [[Wiggler]]s. Goombas are featured less prominently in this title and function differently than in prior ''Super Mario'' titles; they are later localized as [[Galoomba]]s. Some of the new enemies introduced are variants of other species, such as the cape-wielding and flying [[Super Koopa (enemy)|Super Koopa]]s, the large [[Bomber Bill|Banzai Bill]]s that are encountered before regular [[Bullet Bill]]s, the spike-donning [[Spike Top]]s, and the pipe-inhabiting [[Lakitu]]s. Included with the introduced enemies are various new obstacles, most of which populate the castle and fortress levels in the game, and several of these obstacles would make later appearances in the ''Super Mario'' series, namely [[Grinder]]s and [[Skewer]]s. When [[Fall]] is unlocked, some of these enemies have their graphics changed and their names in the staff roll replaced. However, their behaviors are unaltered.

The enemies listed in this table match those in the ''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia]]''<ref>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors|date=2015|title="Super Mario World" in『[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック]]』|location=Tokyo|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|language=ja|isbn=4-091065-69-4|page=54–56}}</ref> and the Mario Portal Game Archive.<ref name=portal>{{cite|author=Nintendo Co., Ltd.|date=circa 2021|title=Super Mario World|url=www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/en/history/world/index.html|publisher=Mario Portal|accessdate=17 Feb. 2025}}</ref> The default order they are listed derives from ''[[Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook Super Mario World]]''<ref name=ape>{{cite|author=Kagawa, Ryo ({{iw|wikibound|Ape|APE/Shigesato Itoi}}), Koichi Toda (100 Percent), Masaki Kuramochi (100 Percent), Shigeo Tanabe, Naomaru Asao, and Ryuji Osawa, editors|title="UNIT 2 CHARACTER" in『任天堂公式ガイドブック　スーパーマリオワールド』|date=1991|language=ja|location=Tokyo|publisher=Shogakukan|isbn=4-09-104117-5|page=27–31}}</ref> with adjustments that ensure enemies are listed next to their immediate relatives. The different colored variants of unshelled Koopas and Super Koopas are not distinguished in any of these sources, but are listed separately here because they have unique behaviors like the normal shelled Koopas. Ball 'N' Chains are recognized in-game and in the guidebook as an enemy, but are considered an obstacle in the encyclopedia and this is followed suit here. ''[[Mario Mania]]'', a guidebook that recognizes a different subset of enemies, is not the basis for the subjects of this table.<ref>{{cite|author=Sather, Pam, Scott Pelland, George Sinfield, [[Leslie Swan]], and Dan Owsen, editors|title="Foes" in ''The Nintendo Mario Mania Player's Guide''|date=1991|location=Redmond|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=50–52}}</ref>
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!class="unsortable" rowspan=2|Description
!class="unsortable" colspan=2|Levels
!rowspan=2|New
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
!width=8%|First
!width=8%|Last
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|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Goomba Sprite.png]]
|[[Galoomba|Goomba]]
|align=left|A round, chestnut-like creature. After stomping a Goomba, Mario can carry it for a short distance and throw it. Some Goombas come floating in [[bubble]]s.
|[[Donut Plains 4]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Para-Goomba.png]]
|[[Parachute Galoomba|Para-Goomba]]
|align=left|A parachuting Goomba.
|[[Donut Plains 4]]
|[[Chocolate Island 5]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWFlyingGoomba.png]]
|[[Paragaloomba|Flying Goomba]]
|align=left|A hopping winged Goomba.
|[[Donut Plains 4]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Spiny.png]]
|[[Spiny]]
|align=left|A spiked turtle that cannot be jumped on. Spinies are born from Spiny Eggs, which are thrown by Lakitus.
|[[Vanilla Secret 2]]
|[[Gnarly]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Spiny egg.png]]
|[[Spiny Egg]]
|align=left|A Lakitu throws this. When it hits the ground, it hatches into a Spiny.
|[[Vanilla Secret 2]]
|[[Gnarly]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWBobomb.png]]
|[[Bob-omb]]
|align=left|A walking bomb with a short fuse. Bob-ombs are portable once Mario stomps them. They also appear in bubbles.
|[[Vanilla Secret 2]]
|[[Chocolate Island 5]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Para-bomb.png]]
|[[Parabomb|Para-bomb]]
|align=left|A parachuting Bob-omb.
|[[Vanilla Secret 2]]
|[[Chocolate Island 5]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:FuzziesSMW.png]]
|[[Fuzzy]]
|align=left|A black furball that follows a set path. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|[[Donut Plains 3]]
|[[Way Cool]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Wiggler.png]]
|[[Wiggler]]
|align=left|A yellow caterpillar. When Mario jumps on its head, it turns red and moves faster. It is impervious to fireballs.
|[[Forest of Illusion 1]]
|[[Outrageous]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWJumpingPiranhaPlant.png]] [[File:JumpPumpkinPlant SMW.png]]
|[[Jumping Piranha Plant]]
|align=left|A carnivorous plant that jumps out of a pipe. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump. In [[Fall]], all Piranha Plant variants wear [[Pumpkin|jack-o'-lanterns]] on their heads. These ones are called Jumping Pumpkin Plants.
|[[Yoshi's Island 1]]
|[[Groovy]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW-JumpingPiranhaFire.png]] [[File:SMW JumpingFirePiranha Fall.png]]
|[[Jumping Fire Piranha Plant]]
|align=left|This rare Jumping Piranha Plant spits fireballs.
|[[Cookie Mountain]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW PiranhaPlant.png]] [[File:SMW Pumpkin Plant.png]]
|[[Piranha Plant]]
|align=left|A carnivorous plant that lives in a pipe. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump. It can be defeated with fireballs, capes, or Yoshi.
|colspan=2|[[Vanilla Dome 3]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Volcano Lotus SMW sprite.png]]
|[[Volcano Lotus]]
|align=left|A fire-spitting lotus plant. It cannot be jumped on, though fireballs, capes, or Yoshi can defeat it.
|[[Donut Plains 1]]
|[[Groovy]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWCharginChuck.png]]
|[[Chargin' Chuck]]
|align=left|
A turtle dressed in football gear who charges at Mario. Most Chargin' Chucks are Lookout Chucks that charge directly at Mario once they appear onscreen, and can jump up vertical walls. Others have unique means of attack, but revert to Lookout Chucks when stomped. The uniquely-behaving Chucks are: Clappin' Chucks that jump straight up and clap when approached; Splittin' Chucks that split into three; Passin' Chucks that have endless supplies of gridiron footballs to kick; Confused Chucks that throw baseballs; Diggin' Chucks that dig up rocks with a shovel to throw at Mario; ones that jump high into the air; and ones that whistle to summon other enemies like Rip Van Fish and Super Koopas.
|[[Yoshi's Island 1]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Sumo brother.png]]
|[[Sumo Bro|Sumo Brother]]
|align=left|A big Koopa that stomps the ground and sets fire to everything below him.
|[[Cookie Mountain]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Pokey.png]]
|[[Pokey]]
|align=left|A mobile cactus with a spiked head. If Mario is riding Yoshi, a Pokey will have five sections instead of three. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|[[Yoshi's Island 4]]
|[[Groovy]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Monty mole.png]]
|[[Monty Mole]]
|align=left|A mole that pops out of mountains and the ground and gives chase.
|[[Yoshi's Island 2]]
|[[Cookie Mountain]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Mega Mole SMW sprite.png]]
|[[Mega Mole]]
|align=left|A giant Monty Mole that lives underground. It can be ridden on.
|[[Chocolate Island 4]]
|[[Valley of Bowser 2]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Rex.png]]
|[[Rex]]
|align=left|A blue dinosaur that takes two stomps to defeat. After the first stomp, the Rex is squished to half its size and becomes faster. A second stomp flattens it completely and defeats it.
|[[Yoshi's Island 1]]
|[[Awesome]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:DinoRhino SMW.png]]
|[[Dino Rhino|Dino-Rhino]]
|align=left|A slow-moving ceratopsian dinosaur. When jumped on, it turns into a Dino-Torch.
|[[Chocolate Island 1]]
|[[Chocolate Island 2]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Dino-Torch SMW fire-breathing sprite.png]]
|[[Dino-Torch]]
|align=left|A tiny Dino-Rhino that breathes fire.
|[[Chocolate Island 1]]
|[[Chocolate Island 2]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaTroopa Red.png]] [[File:SMW MaskKoopa Red.png]]
|[[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]] (Red)
|align=left|A turtle that paces steadily back and forth on a platform. When it reaches an edge, it turns around. In [[Fall]], all Koopas wear Mario-themed masks and are referred to as Mask Koopas.
|[[Yoshi's Island 2]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaTroopa Green.png]] [[File:SMW MaskKoopa Green.png]]
|Koopa (Green)
|align=left|A turtle that walks off edges.
|[[Yoshi's Island 3]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaTroopa Blue.png]] [[File:SMW MaskKoopa Blue.png]]
|Koopa (Blue)
|align=left|This turtle is faster than other Koopa Troopas. It walks back and forth on its platform.
|[[Donut Plains 3]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaTroopa Yellow.png]] [[File:SMW MaskKoopa Yellow.png]]
|Koopa (Yellow)
|align=left|This turtle walks towards Mario and drops a [[coin]] if stomped.
|[[3 Lemmy's Castle|#3 Lemmy's Castle]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaTroopaNoShell Red.png]]
|[[Unshelled Koopa]] (Red)
|align=left|A shell-less Koopa Troopa that avoids edges. It becomes a red Koopa Troopa after entering a shell.
|[[Yoshi's Island 2]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaTroopaNoShell Green.png]]
|Unshelled Koopa (Green)
|align=left|A shell-less turtle that walks off edges. It becomes a green Koopa Troopa after entering a shell.
|[[Yoshi's Island 2]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaTroopaNoShell Blue.png]]
|Unshelled Koopa (Blue)
|align=left|This is the slowest shell-less turtle. Unlike the other three colors, blue unshelled Koopas do not enter a shell. They slide on slopes and will kick a shell if they come in contact with one.
|[[Yoshi's Island 1]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaTroopaNoShell Yellow.png]]
|Unshelled Koopa (Yellow)
|align=left|Once it jumps into a [[Yellow Shell]], it becomes a [[Shell (flashing)|flashing Shell]].
|[[Donut Plains 4]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW SuperKoopa Red.png]]
|[[Super Koopa (enemy)|Super Koopa]] (Red)
|align=left|A flying unshelled Koopa. It swoops down when Mario approaches, then rises back up.
|[[Donut Plains 1]]
|[[Butter Bridge 2]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW SuperKoopa Green.png]]
|Super Koopa (Green)
|align=left|It swoops down when Mario approaches, then rises back up. Green Super Koopas can be generated by whistling Chargin' Chucks.
|[[Butter Bridge 2]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW SuperKoopa Blue.png]]
|Super Koopa (Blue)
|align=left|It starts on the ground and takes off, flying forward. Some blue Super Koopas have flashing capes and drop a [[Cape Feather]] when stomped.
|[[Donut Plains 1]]
|[[Butter Bridge 2]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaParatroopa Green.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaParatroopaMask Green.png]]
|[[Koopa Paratroopa]] (Green)
|align=left|A green Koopa Troopa with wings. It jumps around aimlessly.
|[[Yoshi's Island 3]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaParatroopa Red.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaParatroopaMask Red.png]]
|Koopa Paratroopa (Red)
|align=left|A red Koopa Troopa with wings. It flies around in a set area.
|[[Donut Secret 2]]
|[[Awesome]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaParatroopa Yellow.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaParatroopaMask Yellow.png]]
|Koopa Paratroopa (Yellow)
|align=left|A yellow Koopa Troopa with wings. It never flies, but it hops over shells that are kicked at it.
|[[Awesome]]
|[[Funky (level)|Funky]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWClimbingKoopaGreen.png]]
|[[Climbing Koopa]] (Green)
|align=left|The green variety moves slowly, while the red variety is as fast as Mario and Luigi.
|[[1 Iggy's Castle|#1 Iggy's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWClimbingKoopaRed.png]]
|Climbing Koopa (Red)
|align=left|The green variety moves slowly, while the red variety is as fast as Mario and Luigi.
|[[1 Iggy's Castle|#1 Iggy's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Muncher.png]]
|[[Muncher]]
|align=left|An invincible black plant.
|[[Donut Secret 2]]
|[[Mondo]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Fishin' Lakitu.png]]
|[[Fishin' Lakitu]]
|align=left|A Lakitu fishing with a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. If Mario takes the bait, the enemy turns into a normal Lakitu.
|colspan=2|[[Forest of Illusion 4]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:LakituSMW.png]]
|[[Lakitu]]
|align=left|A turtle that rides in a [[Lakitu's Cloud|cloud]] and throws Spiny Eggs down at Mario. If Mario hits him with a throwable object or spinning cape, he can ride in his cloud for a limited time. However, if a Lakitu is stomped on, the cloud disappears. In some courses, Lakitus occur in [[Warp Pipe|pipes]].
|[[Vanilla Secret 2]]
|[[Gnarly]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWAmazingFlyinHammerBro.png]]
|[[Amazing Flyin' Hammer Brother]]
|align=left|This enemy tosses hammers from its swooping platform, attempting to attack Mario. It can be defeated by hitting the bottom of the platform it sits on.
|[[Donut Plains 4]]
|[[Outrageous]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:BulletBill-SMW.png]] [[File:Pidgit Bill SMW.png]]
|[[Bullet Bill]]
|align=left|A slow-moving bullet. It is impervious to fireballs. In Fall, they are replaced with [[Pidgit|Pidgit Bills]].
|[[Vanilla Dome 4]]
|[[Outrageous]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Banzai Bill SMW.png]]
|[[Bomber Bill|Banzai Bill]]
|align=left|A giant slow-moving bullet. The cannons Banzai Bills are fired from are not seen anywhere in the game.
|[[Yoshi's Island 1]]
|[[Awesome]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Torpedo Ted.png]]
|[[Torpedo Ted]]
|align=left|A slow-moving torpedo.
|colspan=2|[[Soda Lake]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Spike Top.png]]
|[[Spike Top]]
|align=left|A single-spiked red turtle that climbs around walls and platforms. Just like Buzzy Beetles, Spike Tops are immune to fireballs. They cannot be stomped on, but they can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|[[Donut Plains 2]]
|[[Valley of Bowser 4]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWBuzzyBeetle.png]]
|[[Buzzy Beetle]]
|align=left|A small turtle that behaves just like a green Koopa Troopa, except fireballs have no effect on it and it never leaves its shell.
|[[Donut Plains 2]]
|[[Chocolate Secret]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Swooper SMW sprite.png]]
|[[Swoop|Swooper]]
|align=left|A green bat that lives in a cave and swoops downwards.
|[[Donut Plains 2]]
|[[Valley of Bowser 2]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:BlarggSMW.png]]
|[[Blargg]]
|align=left|A lava dinosaur. Only its eyes are visible before it dips back into the lava and lunges at Mario. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|[[Vanilla Dome 1]]
|[[Chocolate Secret]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWCheepCheep.png]]
|[[Cheep Cheep]]
|align=left|A small fish that slowly swims back and forth. Cheep Cheeps also are found in bubbles; once popped from them, they flop across the level.
|[[Yoshi's Island 4]]
|[[Mondo]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Blurp.png]]
|[[Blurp]]
|align=left|A fish wearing goggles. It swims in only one direction.
|[[Donut Secret 1]]
|[[Star World 2]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Porcu-Puffer.png]]
|[[Porcupuffer|Porcu-Puffer]]
|align=left|A fat spiny fish that swims in the water. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|[[Vanilla Secret 3]]
|[[Chocolate Island 1]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Urchin SMW.png]]
|[[Urchin]]
|align=left|A spiked creature that follows a set path underwater.
|colspan=2|[[Forest of Illusion 2]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW RipVanFish.png]]
|[[Rip Van Fish]]
|align=left|A sleeping fish that will chase after Mario if it is awakened.
|[[Donut Secret 1]]
|[[Star World 2]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWBooBuddy.png]]
|[[Boo|Boo Buddy]]
|align=left|A shy ghost that stops moving when Mario looks at it. It is impervious to fireballs and capes. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump. Some Boo Buddies appear as an invincible [[Boo Buddy Snake|snake-like chain]] that bounce around the room. Others appear in [[Boo Crew|large groups]] with members phasing transitioning from translucent and harmless, to opaque and damaging. Boo Buddies with a [[Disappearing Boo Buddy|similar behavior]] appear in the Sunken Ghost Ship. [[Boo Buddies]] can also fly in a circle formation. They are impervious to nearly all attacks.
|[[Donut Ghost House]]
|[[Valley Ghost House]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Bbblock.gif]]
|[[Block Boo|Boo Buddy Block]]
|align=left|A shy ghost that turns into a block when Mario looks at it. While in Boo form, it cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|colspan=2|[[Choco-Ghost House]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:BigBoo SMW.png]]
|[[Big Boo]]
|align=left|A giant Boo Buddy. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|[[Donut Secret House]]
|[[Forest Ghost House]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Fishing Boo SMW sprite.png]]
|[[Fishing Boo|Fishin' Boo]]
|align=left|A Lakitu-like ghost in a cloud, fishing with a blue flame.
|colspan=2|[[Choco-Ghost House]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Eerie.png]]
|[[Eerie]]
|align=left|A dinosaur-like ghost that floats in zigzag patterns. Eeries are impervious to most attacks.
|[[Vanilla Ghost House]]
|[[Valley Ghost House]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Lava Bubble.png]] [[File:SMW ZigzagLavaBubble.png]]
|[[Lava Bubble]]
|align=left|An invincible ball of lava found in castles. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump. The diagonal type is always in the air, bouncing off any walls it runs into in an attempt to hurt Mario.
|[[1 Iggy's Castle|#1 Iggy's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Ninji sprite.png]]
|[[Ninji]]
|align=left|An impish ninja enemy that jumps up and down.
|colspan="2"align=center|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWDB.png]]
|[[Dry Bones]]
|align=left|A Koopa Troopa skeleton. It falls apart when Mario stomps on it, and after a short time, it reforms its body. It can also throw bones at Mario. It is impervious to fireballs.
|[[2 Morton's Castle|#2 Morton's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Bony Beetle SMW.png]]
|[[Bony Beetle]]
|align=left|An undead Buzzy Beetle that periodically ducks and bears spikes.
|[[Vanilla Fortress]]
|[[Valley Fortress]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Fish Bone SMW sprite.png]]
|[[Fish Bone|Fishbone]]
|align=left|A darting fish skeleton. It is impervious to fireballs.
|[[Vanilla Fortress]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Li'lSparky SMW.png]]
|[[Li'l Sparky|Lil Sparky]]
|align=left|A little spark that circles a platform.
|[[6 Wendy's Castle|#6 Wendy's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Hothead SMW.png]]
|[[Hothead]]
|align=left|A giant spark that slowly circles a platform. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|[[6 Wendy's Castle|#6 Wendy's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:ThwompAngry.png]]
|[[Thwomp]]
|align=left|A large stone that drops as Mario approaches. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|[[2 Morton's Castle|#2 Morton's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|—
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Thwimp.png]]
|[[Thwimp]]
|align=left|A tiny stone that hops around. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|[[2 Morton's Castle|#2 Morton's Castle]]
|[[7 Larry's Castle|#7 Larry's Castle]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Grinder SMW sprite.png]]
|[[Grinder]]
|align=left|A spinning saw blade. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|[[Forest Fortress]]
|[[6 Wendy's Castle|#6 Wendy's Castle]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Magikoopa.png]]
|[[Magikoopa]]
|align=left|A Koopa sorcerer in a blue robe. It changes Rotating Blocks into various enemies and items and teleports.
|[[3 Lemmy's Castle|#3 Lemmy's Castle]]
|[[7 Larry's Castle|#7 Larry's Castle]]
|{{icon|new}}
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Mechakoopa.png]]
|[[Mechakoopa]]
|align=left|A mechanical version of Bowser. After stomping it, Mario can pick it up and use it as a weapon.
|colspan="2"align=center|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|{{icon|new}}
|}

===Obstacles===
{|class="wikitable"style="width:100%;text-align:center"
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
!width=5% rowspan=2|Image
!width=8% rowspan=2|Name
!rowspan=2|Description
!colspan=2|Levels
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
!width=8%|First
!width=8%|Last
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Ball N Chain.png]]
|[[Spinner|Ball 'N' Chain]]
|align=left|A large spiked ball on a chain that cannot be defeated. The chain is harmless; it swings behind Mario. A Ball 'N' Chain cannot be [[stomp]]ed on, but it can be bounced off with a [[Spin Jump]].
|[[2 Morton's Castle|#2 Morton's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWBigBubble.png]]
|[[Big Bubble]]
|align=left|A slow-moving green bubble. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|[[Vanilla Ghost House]]
|[[Valley Ghost House]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:BigSteely SMW.png]]
|[[metal ball|Big Steely]]
|align=left|A giant metal ball thrown by Bowser. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|colspan=2|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Chainsaw SMW.png]]
|[[Chainsaw]]
|align=left|An invincible saw blade that follows a designated path. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump and with Yoshi.
|[[Cheese Bridge Area]]
|[[Way Cool]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Lemmy decoy.png]] [[File:SMW Wendy decoy.png]]
|[[Decoy (obstacle)|Decoy]]
|align=left|This harmful impostor pops out of pipes used by [[Lemmy]] and [[Wendy]]. Decoys always come in pairs and can be stomped on.
|[[3 Lemmy's Castle|#3 Lemmy's Castle]]
|[[6 Wendy's Castle|#6 Wendy's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:FallingSpikes.png]]
|[[Falling spike]]
|align=left|A spiked obstacle that falls from the ceiling.
|[[Vanilla Fortress]]
|[[Valley Fortress]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Fire Snake (SMW).png]]
|[[Fire Snake (Super Mario World)|Fire Snake]]
|align=left|A jumping ball of fire that leaves fire behind as it jumps. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|colspan=2|[[Outrageous]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Bowser fireballs.png]]
|[[Bowser's Flame|Flame]]
|align=left|Fire dropped by Bowser. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|colspan=2|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Mine SMW.png]]
|[[Mine|Floating Mine]]
|align=left|A floating spiked mine. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.
|[[Yoshi's Island 4]]
|[[Sunken Ghost Ship]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Gold Bowser Statue.png]]
|[[Bowser Statue|Gold Bowser Statue]]
|align=left|A small statue of Bowser. The gold ones hop around.
|[[5 Roy's Castle|#5 Roy's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Grey Bowser Statue.png]]
|Gray Bowser Statue
|align=left|A small statue of Bowser. The Gray Bowser Statues spit fire.
|[[5 Roy's Castle|#5 Roy's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Floor gap trap.png|80px]]
|[[Haunted Hole]]
|align=left|A gap in the platform that moves left and right. 
|colspan=2|[[Choco-Ghost House]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Lava.png]]
|[[Lava]]
|align=left|Molten rock that instantly causes Mario to lose a life. A chocolate version of lava appears in the [[Chocolate Fortress]] and [[Chocolate Island 4]].
|[[1 Iggy's Castle|#1 Iggy's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Pillar.png|80px]]
|[[Pillar]]
|align=left|This obstacle moves slowly for some seconds, revealing itself, before suddenly smashing almost anything on its way. After some seconds later, it moves slowly back.
|[[1 Iggy's Castle|#1 Iggy's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SpikePillar-SMW.png]]
|[[Skewer]]
|align=left|This obstacle moves up and down, blocking the path.
|[[6 Wendy's Castle|#6 Wendy's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Pointy Pillars.png]]
|[[Spike (Super Mario World)|Spike]]
|align=left|This obstacle comes down from the ceiling or up from the floor. Most spikes do not retract all the way, leaving their points exposed.
|[[Chocolate Fortress]]
|[[7 Larry's Castle|#7 Larry's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Spike Trap.png]][[File:SMW Sprite Spike Trap.png]]
|[[Spike Trap|Spikes]]
|align=left|A pointy obstacle that damages Mario. In [[4 Ludwig's Castle|#4 Ludwig's Castle]], the falling ceiling is lined with spikes. Striking the nearby [[ON/OFF Switch]] forces it to recede.
|[[1 Iggy's Castle|#1 Iggy's Castle]]
|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Torpedo Hasshadai.png]]
|[[Torpedo tube]]
|align=left|It fires [[Torpedo Ted]]s that are invincible to all available forms of attack.
|colspan=2|[[Soda Lake]]
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW BillBlaster.png]]
|[[Bill Blaster|Turtle Cannon]]
|align=left|An indestructible cannon. It shoots an endless number of Bullet Bills; however, it does nothing if the player is near it.
|[[Sunken Ghost Ship]]
|[[Outrageous]]
|}

===Bosses===
{|class="wikitable"style="width:100%;text-align:center"
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
!width=5% rowspan=2|Image
!width=8% rowspan=2|Name
!rowspan=2|Description
!colspan=2|Levels
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
!width=8%|First
!width=8%|Last
|-
|style="background:black"|[[File:Reznor SMW sprite.png]]
|[[Reznor]]
|align=left|A fire-spitting ''Triceratops'' that comes in a set of four. Reznors guard the exits of all fortresses.
|[[Vanilla Fortress]]
|[[Valley Fortress]]
|-
|style="background:black"|[[File:SMW Big Boo cast.png]]
|[[Big Boo|The Big Boo]]
|align=left|He moves around the room while invisible, then suddenly reappears.
|colspan=2|[[Donut Secret House]]
|-
|style="background:black"|[[File:SMWIggyKoopaSprite.png]]
|[[Iggy|Iggy Koopa]]
|align=left|He tries to push Mario into a pool of lava while spitting fireballs.
|colspan=2|[[1 Iggy's Castle|#1 Iggy's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:black"|[[File:SMW MortonKoopaJr.png]]
|[[Morton|Morton Koopa Jr.]]
|align=left|He runs up the walls of his room, trying to drop onto Mario.
|colspan=2|[[2 Morton's Castle|#2 Morton's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:black"|[[File:SMW LemmyKoopaSprite.png]]
|[[Lemmy|Lemmy Koopa]]
|align=left|He pops randomly out of seven pipes along with two decoys of himself.
|colspan=2|[[3 Lemmy's Castle|#3 Lemmy's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:black"|[[File:SMWLudwigvonKoopaSprite.png]]
|[[Ludwig|Ludwig von Koopa]]
|align=left|He spins in his shell around the room, stopping to shoot fireballs.
|colspan=2|[[4 Ludwig's Castle|#4 Ludwig's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:black"|[[File:SMWRoyKoopaSprite.png]]
|[[Roy|Roy Koopa]]
|align=left|Like Morton, he runs up the walls of his room, trying to drop onto Mario.
|colspan=2|[[5 Roy's Castle|#5 Roy's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:black"|[[File:SMWWendyO.KoopaSprite.png]]
|[[Wendy|Wendy O. Koopa]]
|align=left|Like Lemmy, she pops randomly out of seven pipes along with two decoys of herself.
|colspan=2|[[6 Wendy's Castle|#6 Wendy's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:black"|[[File:SMWLarryKoopaSprite.png]]
|[[Larry|Larry Koopa]]
|align=left|Like Iggy, he tries to push Mario into a pool of lava while spitting fireballs.
|colspan=2|[[7 Larry's Castle|#7 Larry's Castle]]
|-
|style="background:black"|[[File:BowserSMW.png]]
|[[Bowser]]
|align=left|The final boss. He hovers above in his [[Koopa Clown Car]], dropping Mechakoopas, Big Steelies, and Flames.
|colspan=2|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]]
|}

==Items and objects==
===Items===
These are collectibles, pickups, and health-restoring objects.
{|class="wikitable"style="width:100%;text-align:center"
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
!width=5%|Image
!width=8%|Name
!Description
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW CoinSprite.png]]
|[[Coin]]s
|align=left|When Mario collects 100 coins, he gets a 1-Up. When hit from certain Prize Blocks, [[Control Coin]]s emerge that the player can control the direction of with {{button|snes|Pad}}.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Silver Coin.png]]
|[[Gray Coin]]s
|align=left|Pressing a Gray P Switch turns basic enemies into Gray Coins for a limited time. If enough are collected, they create extra lives.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:YoshiCoin SMW.png]]
|[[Dragon Coin]]s
|align=left|If Mario collects all five Dragon Coins or more on one stage, he gets a 1-Up. 1000 points are awarded, then double for each one collected.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Yoshi Cloud Bonus Coin.png]]
|[[Bonus Coin (Super Mario World)|Bonus Coin]]s
|align=left|If Mario collects all ten Bonus Coins thrown by the Yoshi Cloud, it throws a 1-Up Mushroom.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW 1-up.png]]
|[[1-Up Mushroom]]s
|align=left|If Mario collects one of these, he gets an extra life. These mushrooms may also come from eggs if Mario is already riding Yoshi as either brother finds them from a block/passes them by.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:3upMoonSprite.png]]
|[[3-Up Moon]]s
|align=left|If Mario collects one of these very rare items, he gets three extra lives.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Key Sprite.png]]
|[[Key]]s
|align=left|If Mario grabs a key and puts it in a keyhole (which is hidden in a level), a secret level is unlocked.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW YoshiEgg Green.png]]
|[[Yoshi's Egg|Eggs]]
|align=left|The eggs knocked out of Prize Blocks hatch into Yoshis. When a ridden Yoshi lays an egg, another item comes out.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Red Berry Sprite.png]]
|[[fruit (Yoshi food)|Red Berries]]
|align=left|Eating ten Red Berries in one stage causes Yoshi to lay an egg with a Super Mushroom. A berry is also worth the same as a coin.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Pink Berry Sprite.png]]
|[[fruit (Yoshi food)|Pink Berries]]
|align=left|Eating two Pink Berries produces a [[Yoshi Cloud]].
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Green Berry Sprite.png]]
|[[fruit (Yoshi food)|Green Berries]]
|align=left|Eating a Green Berry adds 20 seconds to the time limit.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW and SMM SMW style Trampoline.png]]
|[[Trampoline|Jumping Boards]]
|align=left|Jumping on these allows Mario to jump much higher than normal.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW P Switch sprite.png]]
|[[P Switch|Switch Blocks]]
|align=left|When a blue Switch Block is pressed, [[Empty Block|block]]s transform into coins and vice versa. After a short period of time, they revert back to normal.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Gray P Switch sprite.png]]
|[[Gray P Switch]]es
|align=left|If a Gray P Switch is pressed, most basic enemies, such as [[Spiny|Spinies]], transform into Gray Coins. After a short period of time, they revert to normal.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Grab Block.png]]
|[[Grab Block]]s
|align=left|Dark-blue blocks that can be picked up and carried. Once grabbed, they can be kicked away to defeat enemies.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Magic Ball.png]]
|[[Magic ball]] 
|align=left|An item that ends the current stage when touched. It appears only in the [[Sunken Ghost Ship]].
|}

===Power-ups===
[[File:Smw powerup chart.jpg|thumb|A chart illustrating Mario's power-ups in this game]]
There is a total of six power-ups that provide transformations in the game, with one being exclusive to Yoshi. Most power-ups emerge from the blocks populated in levels, and players are able to carry an extra item in their [[item storage|Item Stock]] if they are already powered up. While the [[Super Mushroom]], [[Fire Flower]], and [[Super Star]] return, ''Super Mario World'' introduces the Cape Feather, which gently floats down when it appears onscreen as well as being able to be spawned from defeating a [[Super Koopa (enemy)|Super Koopa]] with a flashing cape. The new [[Power Balloon]] is a rare item used in a few levels and serves as a temporary transformation for Mario and Luigi.

In addition to the power-up items, Mario and Luigi can encounter other level features that help them progress through the level, such as [[1-Up Mushroom]]s granting them [[extra life|extra lives]] or [[key]]s and [[keyhole]]s granting them access to secret levels.

Forms that share a column look the same for both Mario and Luigi.
{|class="wikitable"style="width:100%;text-align:center"
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
!width=5% rowspan=2|Power-up
!colspan=2|Form
!rowspan=2|Description
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
!width=8%|{{icon|SMW-Mario}}
!width=8%|{{icon|SMW-Luigi}}
|-
|style="background:white"|N/A
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWSmallMarioSprite.png]]<br>[[Small Mario]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWSmallLuigiSprite.png]]<br>[[Small Mario|Small Luigi]]
|align=left|Small Mario is default and the weakest form Mario starts with. If he touches an enemy from damaging areas, such as their sides, as well as damaging obstacles, he loses a life.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:MushroomSMW.png]]<br>[[Super Mushroom]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Mario.png]]<br>[[Super Mario (form)|Super Mario]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWLuigiSprite.png]]<br>[[Super Mario (form)|Super Luigi]]
|align=left|Super Mushrooms turn Mario into Super Mario. He can sustain a hit from most obstacles and reverts to Small Mario if he gets hit. When Super Mario hits blocks, they spawn with more powerful items, such as Fire Flowers or Cape Feathers. 1,000 points are awarded.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:FlowerSMW.png]]<br>[[Fire Flower]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWFireMarioSprite.png]]<br>[[Fire Mario]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWFireLuigiSprite.png]]<br>[[Fire Mario|Fire Luigi]]
|align=left|Fire Flowers turn Mario into Fire Mario, enabling him to launch small fireballs that defeat enemies and give out coins when defeated. 1,000 points are awarded.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Feather.png]]<br>[[Cape Feather]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWCapeMarioSprite.png]]<br>[[Cape Mario|Caped Mario]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWCapeLuigiSprite.png]]<br>[[Cape Mario|Caped Luigi]]
|align=left|Cape Feathers turn Mario into Caped Mario. He can spin his cape to defeat enemies as well as slow his descent while the jump button is held down. Caped Mario can fly if he is given a running start. 1,000 points are awarded.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:P-Balloon SMW.png]]<br>[[Power Balloon]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW P-Balloon Mario.png]]<br>[[Balloon Mario]]
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWBalloonLuigiSprite.png]]<br>[[Balloon Mario|Balloon Luigi]]
|align=left|Power Balloons turn Mario into Balloon Mario. He can float for a limited time, and extra Power Balloons replenish the time spent in the air. No points are awarded upon him collecting the item.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Star.gif]]<br>[[Super Star]]
|style="background:white" colspan=2|[[File:SMW Invincible Mario sprite.gif]]<br>[[Invincible Mario|Invincible Mario / Luigi]]
|align=left|Super Stars make Mario become Invincible Mario temporarily, allowing Mario to defeat most enemies by running into them. If the player collects more Super Stars in blocks while invincible, the duration of the invincibility is extended. 1,000 points are awarded. Enemies defeated while the player is invincible count towards points eventually becoming 1-Ups or 2-Ups, depending on the enemy.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Yoshi's Wings.png]]<br>[[Yoshi's Wings]]
|style="background:white" colspan=2|[[File:Blue Yoshi SMW.png]]<br>[[Winged Yoshi]]
|align=left|Yoshi's Wings grant Yoshi the ability to fly and enter [[Coin Heaven]]. They turn any Yoshi blue after completion, making this the only way to get a Blue Yoshi outside Star World.
|}

===Objects===
These are interactable elements of the environment that cannot be picked up or collected.
{|class="wikitable"style="width:100%;text-align:center"
|-style="color:white;background:#FF2400"
!width=5%|Image
!width=8%|Name
!Description
|-
!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733"|Blocks and containers
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Bonusblock.png]]
|[[bonus block|Bonus Block]]
|align=left|A block that gives out a 1-Up Mushroom if the player has 30 coins. If the player has fewer than 30 coins, the block gives out one coin.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Empty Block.png]]
|[[Empty Block|Brown Block]]
|align=left|A Prize Block that no longer has an item in it. Some Brown Blocks form snakes that carry players through the level.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Mushroom in Bubble.png]]
|[[Bubble]]
|align=left|Bubbles float around and can contain [[Super Mushroom]]s, [[Galoomba|Goomba]]s, [[Bob-omb]]s, or [[Cheep Cheep]]s.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Cloud Block.png]]
|[[Cloud Block]]
|align=left|Cloud Blocks form long stretches of terrain high in the sky. These blocks are usually reached through beanstalks and lead to rare items.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Yellow Dotted Line Block.png]] [[File:DottedLineBlock.png]] [[File:SMW Red Dotted Line Block.png]] [[File:SMW Blue Dotted Line Block.png]]
|[[Dotted-Line Block|Dotted Line Block]]
|align=left|A permeable block that indicates the presence of an Exclamation Mark Block. Dotted Line Blocks turn solid once the ! Switch of the corresponding Switch Palace is activated.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Yellow Exclamation Mark Block.png]] [[File:SMW Green Exclamation Mark Block.png]] [[File:SMW Red Exclamation Mark Block.png]] [[File:SMW Blue Exclamation Mark Block.png]]
|[[! Block|Exclamation Mark Block]]
|align=left|A block that starts out as a Dotted Line Block prior to the player hitting the ! Switch at the block's corresponding [[Switch Palace]]. After the ! Switch is activated, Exclamation Mark Blocks turn solid, behaving as platforms or as Prize Blocks. Yellow and green Exclamation Mark Blocks contain a Super Mushroom and a Cape Feather, respectively.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW FlyingBlock.png]]
|[[Flying ? Block|Flying Prize Block]]
|align=left|A Prize Block with wings that moves about. Once hit, it turns into a static Brown Block.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Hard Block.png]]
|[[Hard Block|Gray Block]]
|align=left|An unbreakable block. Some Gray Blocks are stacked or laid next to each other to form greater platform structures.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Ice Block.png]]
|[[Ice Block]]
|align=left|A frozen version of Rotating Block that acts as a slippery platform.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Jump Block.png]]
|[[Note Block|Jump Block]]
|align=left|A block that causes the players to automatically jump. When the jumping is timed right, players can jump even higher, acting similarly to a [[Trampoline|Jumping Board]]. Some Jump Blocks contain power-ups within them, and they can be activated by hitting them as normal blocks or by touching them.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Messblock.png]]
|[[Message Block]]
|align=left|A block that gives out [[Tourist Tips|Points of Advice]], which are designed to help players learn the game.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:OX Block.png]]
|[[O/X Block]]<ref>{{cite|author=Roberts, Rachel, Cardner Clark, editors|title="Super Mario World" in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years]]''|format=First English Edition|date=2018|location=Milwaukie|publisher=[[Dark Horse Books]]|isbn=978-1-50670-897-3|page=69}}</ref>
|align=left|A Prize Block found in [[1-Up Chamber]]s. Striking the Prize Blocks in the correct order awards Mario as many as five 1-Up Mushrooms.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:On Off Switch SMW.png]] [[File:SMW on-off switch-off.png]]
|[[ON/OFF Switch]]
|align=left|A block that can change the path a Pulley Lift travels on or can toggle the direction of a falling ceiling in [[4 Ludwig's Castle|#4 Ludwig's Castle]].
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Block Super Mario World.png]]
|[[? Block|Prize Block]]
|align=left|Gives a variety of items when hit, such as [[coin]]s, power-ups, and other items. Once depleted, it turns into a Brown Block. Some Prize Blocks are [[Coin Block]]s that contain a total of 10 coins. Some Prize Blocks are hidden and are revealed either if the player hits them or if they are activated by a Switch Block.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Red Question Mark Block.png]]
|[[? Block|Red ? Block]]
|align=left|A block that activates a floating spotlight found near the end of [[Bowser's Castle]].
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW RotatingBlock.png]]
|[[Rotating Block]]
|align=left|A block that flips when it is hit from below or by [[Cape Mario|Caped Mario]], making it impossible to land on. [[Super Mario (form)|Super Mario]] can destroy Rotating Blocks by [[Spin Jump|spin-jump]]ing on them. [[Chargin' Chuck]]s can destroy them, and some enemies are hidden in them.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Rouletteblock.gif]]
|[[Roulette Block]]
|align=left|A block that contains power-ups that swap between the available types. Items that are released from the blocks still change form when they are out.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW StretchBlock Animated.gif|80px]]
|[[Stretch Block]]
|align=left|A platform composed of five blocks that stretch or compress in a set pattern, either vertically or horizontally, sometimes alternating between the two.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW TriangularBlock.png]]
|[[Triangular Block]]
|align=left|A block that allows Mario to run up walls. Yoshi cannot run up walls, though he can bounce off Triangular Blocks.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Bonus Cloud sprite SMW.gif]]
|[[Yoshi Cloud]]
|align=left|A cloud that hatches from an egg after Yoshi eats two Pink Berries. If Mario catches all 10 Bonus Coins that it drops, it will release a 1-Up Mushroom.
|-
!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733"|Climbable objects
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Beanstalk.png]] [[File:SMW Sprite Vine Block (Fall).png]]
|[[Vine|Beanstalk]]
|align=left|Found hidden in blocks, Beanstalks grow out of blocks and give players access to upper parts of a level, including new areas that can lead to secret exits. Players cannot climb them while riding on Yoshi.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Chain-Link.png|80px]]
|[[Chain-Link|Fence]]
|align=left|Located in a variety of castle or fortress levels, fences can be climbed on by players. Players can also hit a fence to activate Revolving Doors or defeat [[Climbing Koopa]]s on the other side.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Flip-Panel.png]]
|[[Flip Panel (Chain-Link)|Revolving Door]]
|align=left|A panel embedded in a fence. Striking one causes it to rotate and brings Mario to the other side of the fence.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Rope.png]]
|[[Rope]]
|align=left|An object players can climb on, similar to a Beanstalk and a fence. Ropes are used to travel through a level. Players cannot climb them while riding on Yoshi.
|-
!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733"|Doorways and transportation objects
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW-PWarpDoor.png]]
|[[P Warp Door|Blue Door]]
|align=left|A door that is visible only if a Switch Block is active.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Keyhole.png]]
|[[Keyhole]]
|align=left|Keyholes are secret exits. Bringing a key to a keyhole makes it rapidly expand and engulf Mario, making him exit the level, and causes a new route to appear on the map.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Lakitu's Cloud.gif]]
|[[Lakitu's Cloud]]
|align=left|If a Lakitu is defeated without being [[stomp]]ed on, his cloud can be ridden for a short time until it disintegrates.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Pipe Cannon.png|80px]]
|[[Pipe Cannon]]
|align=left|A diagonal-facing Warp Pipe that shoots Mario out of it. Pipe Cannons are exit points, usually from an underground area.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Warp Pipe SMW.png]]
|[[Warp Pipe]]
|align=left|A pipe that can lead players to another area of the level if they either duck or jump into one. Some Warp Pipes contain varieties of Piranha Plants or Lakitus, some extend and retract (found only in [[Forest of Illusion 4]]), and some large, diagonal Warp Pipes launch players.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:DoorSMW.png]]
|[[Warp Door|Yellow Door]]
|align=left|A door found in Ghost Houses, fortresses, and castles. Yellow Doors take the player to another portion of the level. Large red doors serve as entry points to a boss.
|-
!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733"|Platforms
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Spring Platform.png]]
|[[Spring platform (Super Mario World)|Bouncing bough]]
|align=left|A platform that can be bounced on like a Jump Block or Jumping Board. It is always attached to the side of another object.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Count-Lift.png]]
|[[Count-Lift]]
|align=left|A lift that moves in a straight line to the right and counts down. When its timer reaches zero, the lift falls.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Diagonal Lift SMW.png]]
|[[Diagonal platform]]
|align=left|An angled dirt and tuft platform facing either top left or top right. It slowly moves to one side, stops, and then moves back repeatedly.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Escalator.png]]
|[[Escalator]]<ref>Averill et al., Page 33</ref>
|align=left|Moving escalators line sloped terrain inside some fortresses.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW WaterLift.png]]
|[[Floating island platform]]<ref>{{cite|author=Stratton, Bryan|date=2002|title=''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide''|location=Roseville|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|isbn=0-7615-3913-1|page=26}}</ref>
|align=left|A grassy platform that floats on [[water]]. The platform will sink if Mario steps on it, and it will rise back up.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Flying Platform.png]]
|[[Flying Platform]]
|align=left|A platform composed of three non-spinning gray Rotating Blocks with wings. [[Amazing Flyin' Hammer Brother]]s also ride on Flying Platforms, but theirs have only two Rotating Blocks.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Ice (Underground).png|80px]]
|[[Ice]]
|align=left|Slippery terrain. Mario's traction is reduced on ice, making it difficult to maintain momentum and make precise jumps. Most ice occurs in subterranean caves, though it makes up the surface of the aboveground level [[Awesome]].
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Lift (Yellow).png]]
|[[Lift]]
|align=left|A moving platform. Lifts' designs and trajectories vary. There are various types of lifts. [[Flimsy Lift|Some of them]] fall once Mario steps on them. Others float on the surface of water or lava.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW SemisolidPlatform.png]]
|[[Mushroom Platform]]
|align=left|A mushroom that serves as a platform.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW ScaleLift.png|80px]]
|[[Piston Lift]]
|align=left|A lift that acts as a balancing scale. Landing on one causes it to sink while another lift rises. Piston Lifts are shaped as mushrooms.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW PulleyLift.png]]
|[[Lift|Pulley Lift]]
|align=left|A lift that travels along a [[track]].
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Sand Tide.png|80px]]
|[[Sand tide]]
|align=left|A sandy yellow platform. It usually moves up and down to crush Mario, though some sand tides simply sink upon him landing on one.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:Semisolid platform SMW.png]]
|[[Semisolid Platform]]
|align=left|A platform that can be jumped through.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW RotatingLift.png]]
|[[Single Swing Lift]]
|align=left|A platform attached to a pivot point. The brown version is stationary until stood on, while the gray version perpetually rotates in a certain direction.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SkullRaft.png]]
|[[Lava Lift|Skull Raft]]
|align=left|A platform composed of four segmented skulls that appears on lava. When landed on, it automatically moves.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW SnakeBlock.png]]
|[[Snake Block|Snake platform]]
|align=left|A platform composed of Brown Blocks that, when stood on, travels through a level.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW TripleSwingLift.png|80px]]
|[[Triple Swing Lift]]
|align=left|A set of three platforms that perpetually spin around their pivot point.
|-
!colspan=3 style="background:#FF7733"|Other objects
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:GiantGate.png|x80px]]
|[[Giant Gate]]
|align=left|Marks the end of the level. Players who hit the moving tape get awarded [[Goal Star|Bonus Star]]s depending on the position it is hit in; players who get 100 Bonus Stars have the opportunity to play a bonus game. If players hit the tape at its highest point, they will get 50 Bonus Stars and three extra lives.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:MidwayGate.png]]
|[[Midway Gate]]
|align=left|A striped gate that serves as the level's [[checkpoint]] when touched. When players lose a life, they spawn near the checkpoint rather than at the beginning of the level. If Small Mario touches the Midway Gate, he powers up to Super Mario.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Spotlight (Gray).png]]
|[[spotlight (object)|Spotlight]]<ref>{{cite|author=Pelland, Scott, George Sinfield, [[Leslie Swan]], and Dan Owsen, editors|date=1991|title=''Nintendo Mario Mania Player's Guide''|location=Redmond|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=147}}</ref>
|align=left|Helps Mario see in the dark. It appears only in [[Bowser's Castle]] and is triggered by a red ? Block.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:YellowSwitch-SMW.png]]
|[[! Switch|Switch]]
|align=left|A big switch is found inside [[Switch Palace]]s. Striking one permanently transforms its corresponding Dotted Line Blocks into solid Exclamation Mark Blocks. A big switch can be struck only once.
|-
|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Water Tide.png]]
|[[Water tide|Tide]]
|align=left|Constantly rises and lowers, forcing Mario to [[swim]] while also pushing him back.
|}

==Level features==
{|class="wikitable"width=100%
!Image 
!Name
!Description
|-
|align="center"|[[File:1-Up Chamber.png]]
|align="center"|[[1-Up Chamber]]
|A bonus area accessed through pipes in some levels. This minigame lets players win up to five 1-Up Mushrooms by hitting Prize Blocks in a correct order.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:BonusGame.png]]
|align="center"|[[Bonus game (Super Mario World)|Bonus game]]
|At the ends of levels that are not castles or fortresses, if players receive 100 [[Goal Star|Bonus Star]]s at the [[Giant Gate]]s, they play a minigame that gives them the opportunity to earn bonus lives.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:SMW CoinHeaven.png|256px]]
|align="center"|[[Coin Heaven]]
|A bonus, sky-themed area accessed by using pipes, Beanstalks, and [[Yoshi's Wings]], where players are typically awarded many coins. Unlike in other areas of the level, if the player falls, they do not lose a life and resume the main level. The variant that requires Yoshi's Wings auto-scrolls and contains five Dragon Coins; if players drop down, they finish the level.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:YellowSwitchPalace.png]]
|align="center"|[[Switch Palace]]
|A bonus level that contains a [[! Switch|Switch]] that turns the respectively colored Dotted Line Blocks into solid Exclamation Mark Blocks. Once completed, [[Unrevisitable area|Switch Palaces cannot be accessed again]]. There are four Switch Palaces in the game, and all except the [[Yellow Switch Palace]] require players to take secret exits to access them.
|}

==Soundtrack==
[[File:SMW-Japanese Artwork.jpg|thumb|Album art for the ''Super Mario World'' compilation album]]
While composer [[Koji Kondo]] had created many different melodies for ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', he decided to use the [[Ground Theme (Super Mario World)|same melody]] in ''Super Mario World'', albeit in an {{wp|arrangement|arranged}} form, assuming that the player would be able to recognize the melody while being exposed to new variations of music throughout the game.<ref name="iwata asks kondo">{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Super-Mario-All-Stars/Vol-1-Super-Mario-History-Soundtrack-CD/5-Music-Commentary-by-Koji-Kondo-2-/5-Music-Commentary-by-Koji-Kondo-2--220040.html|language=en-gb|title=Iwata Asks: Music Commentary by Koji Kondo|publisher=Nintendo of UK|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref> The melody was believed to be inspired by "{{wp|Green, Green (song)|Green, Green}}," a folk song recorded in the 1960s that was very popular in Japan.<ref>{{cite|author=Thomas Game Docs|date=June 15, 2021|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8SNbCDXgaQ|language=en|title=The pop song that Nintendo copied|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 1, 2021}}</ref> This being the first game developed for the SNES, Kondo felt "overjoyed" about being able to take advantage of the increased technological capability, which allowed eight instruments to be used at once. To express the technological novelty of the new console, he used samples of several different instruments (as named below), implementing them all, one after the other, in the game's title song.<ref name="iwata asks kondo"/> As development progressed, Kondo grew concerned over how people would react to his unusual combinations of instruments as he noted the use of the NES's traditional {{wp|square wave}}s and {{wp|triangle wave}}s had "gained acceptance" with consumers. For the game's sound effects, Kondo decided to use a variety of musical instruments to emphasize that the game used traditional technology with a hybrid of new materials.<ref name="iwata asks kondo"/> For example, Mario's jumping sound is a {{wp|reappropriation}} of a pan flute sample. The music took around a year and a half for Kondo to compose.<ref>{{cite|author=Kawasaki, Hondai|date=January 1991|title="1990 Developer Interview" - ''Nintendo Official Guidebook for Super Mario World: Super Mario Bros. 4''|language=ja|location=Tokyo|page=167|publisher=Shogakkan}}</ref>

A [[Super Mario World (album)|compilation soundtrack for ''Super Mario World'']] was released in Japan on February 25, 1991, and it contains original jazz arrangements composed by musician Soichi Noriki and performed by the Mario Club Band; the album additionally contains music from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. The arrangements are recorded on the album's first disc, while the second disc contains the original compositions. The music was also included on ''[[Nintendo Super Famicom Game Music]]'', another Japan-only album released in 1992 that contains music from various games released for the SNES. ''[[Super Mario Compact Disco]]'', a compilation soundtrack released originally in Japan on August 1, 1993, contains pieces that remix and rearrange music sampling sound effects from the game into a funk and hip-hop-oriented genre with lyrics. ''Super Mario World'' music has been featured in several of the ''Nintendo Sound Selection'' series, namely ''[[Nintendo Sound Selection Vol.2: Loud Music]]'' and ''[[Nintendo Sound Selection: Endings & Credits]]'', and in several ''Super Mario'' anniversary soundtracks, such as ''[[Happy! Mario 20th - Super Mario Sound Collection]]'' and ''[[The 30th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. Music]]''. On February 3, 2025, the game's soundtrack was made available in its entirety on the [[Nintendo Music]] app.

The soundfont used for the ''Super Mario World'' soundtrack consists of the following instrument samples: the fretless bass, piano, pan flute, brass, and clarinet from the {{wp|Kawai K1}} module; the fantasia synth, arco strings, bass marimba, and slap bass from the {{wp|Roland D-50}} synthesizer; the honky-tonk, steel drum, and oud from the Roland L-CD1 (a sample library built for the {{wp|Roland S-50|S-50}} synthesizer); and the dry kick, impact snare, reverb snare, closed hi-hat, and open low conga from the {{wp|Roland R-8}} drum machine. An orchestra hit sample from unknown equipment by {{wp|E-mu Systems}} is also present, and it was used to construct Yoshi's record-scratching voice effect. The cannon sound used for the thunder effects originates from {{wp|King Records (Japan)|King Records}}' ''Complete Sound Collection VII'', and is the first professional film sound effect to be sampled in a Nintendo game. The origin of the heavy guitar used in the final boss theme is currently unknown.<ref>{{cite|url=docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JJBlHHDc65fhZmKUGLrDTLCm6rfUU83-kbuD8Y0zU0o/edit?pli=1#gid=717751203|title=NEWER VGM Sound Sources|language=en|publisher=Google Sheets|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
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==Staff==
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23 people were listed in the credits of ''Super Mario World'', including notable Nintendo composer Koji Kondo for the sound programming and [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] as the producer. [[Takashi Tezuka]] was the overall director of the game, listed as the "Total Director" in the original Japanese version of the credits.<ref name="TCRF"/>

==Development==
The game was produced by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], featuring music composed by Koji Kondo and graphics designed by [[Shigefumi Hino]], and it was the first game designed for the SNES. As an experiment, the teammates ported ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' to the console, and it felt like the same game to them despite the enhanced graphics, so the teammates wanted to create something new for the console (though ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' itself would later be ported and remade for the SNES as one of the featured games in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''). Miyamoto has stated that ever since they finished ''Super Mario Bros.'', the design staff wanted to have Mario ride a horse. It was believed to be impossible technically until the SNES was developed, and it was changed to a dinosaur due to the team working with a dinosaur land.<ref>{{cite|author=Takashi Tezuka, Shigefumi Hino and Hisashi Nogami|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20171003014426/https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-super-mario-world|title=''Super Mario World'' and ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|accessdate=September 19, 2020}}</ref> The team first came up with a crocodile, which the team felt did not fit in Mario's world, so the design was altered to eventually evolve into Yoshi. According to Miyamoto, sixteen people were involved in the creation of the game, and it took about three years to make.<ref>{{cite|date=August 1991|title=''Mario Mania'' Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=32}}</ref>

At one point during the game's development, it was meant to be released in North America and Europe under the full '''''Super Mario Bros. 4''''' title, but it was later shortened to simply ''Super Mario World''.<ref>{{cite|author=Grooveraider|date=February 6, 2008|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0MbGdkbeEU|title=Super Nintendo: Parents not gonna like what they hear...|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Grooveraider|date=August 10, 2011|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTzyz2TgGls|title=Parents Upset Over New Nintendo Console - Super Nintendo - Circa 1991|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref> Miyamoto has stated that this is his favorite game of the ''Super Mario'' franchise.<ref>{{cite|author=Mitchell, Richard|date=November 9, 2010|url=www.engadget.com/2010-11-09-super-mario-world-is-miyamotos-favorite-mario-game.html|title=This is Shigeru Miyamoto's Favorite ''Super Mario'' Game|publisher=Engadget|language=en|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>

==Pre-release and unused content==
{{main|List of Super Mario World pre-release and unused content}}
[[File:Beta Super Mario World Level.jpg|thumb|An early version of a level, likely Yoshi's Island 1.]]
[[Dinosaur Land]] was drastically different from the final version, possessing an appearance similar to the various kingdoms of ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Specifically, it was to feature things such as [[Toad House]]s (which could possibly mean that [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s were once considered to populate Dinosaur Land) and more ''Super Mario Bros. 3''-style [[fortress]]es. In addition to this, the game originally had the subtitle "''Super Mario Bros. 4''" on the title screen.
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==Glitches==
{{main|List of Super Mario World glitches}}
''Super Mario World''{{'}}s game engine has numerous programming oversights and flaws, which resulted in a large number of glitches that have been discovered and researched by the community, even after many decades since the game's release, resulting in them being exploited in [[wikipedia:Speedrunning|speedruns]], including [[wikipedia:Tool-assisted speedrun|tool-assisted ones (TAS)]].

===Glitched graphics from defeated enemies===
[[File:Fireball kill.png|thumb|Glitchy graphic from destroying Iggy's fireball]]
The balls on [[Iggy]]'s and [[Larry]]'s platforms can be destroyed by the sliding attack, as can the [[Grinder]]s (using a [[Triangular Block]]). This results in glitchy graphics, most likely because the developers did not intend for these enemies to be defeated. The same happens if [[Mario]] does a nosedive in the second level of the [[Bowser]] battle. The [[Metal ball|Big Steely]] is defeated as a red sprite of [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]'s head.

===Miscolored overworld===
[[File:Sorbetislandbug.png|thumb|left|The miscolored overworld glitch]]
In order to do this glitch, the player must go to the end of [[Chocolate Island 3]]. Under the goal, the player must jump off [[Yoshi]] to the [[Giant Gate]] so that the screen does not scroll up. If this is done correctly, Mario is barely seen when he finishes the level, and because Mario is not present on the bottom of the screen, the screen begins to flicker in many colors as the stage begins to fade out. When he comes back to the overworld map, the entire world is glitchy and colored with red and blue. If Mario visits the [[Forest of Illusion]] or the [[Valley of Bowser]] and comes back to the main overworld, the entire world is ivory-colored instead. The glitch ends if the player completes a level or visits a [[Star Road (Super Mario World)|Star Road]].
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==Regional differences==
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A number of changes were made to ''Super Mario World'' when it was released internationally following its initial Japanese version. This included translating the Japanese names and words and tweaking various levels to make the game easier for international audiences.<ref name="TCRF">{{cite|url=tcrf.net/Super_Mario_World_(SNES)/Version_Differences|title=''Super Mario World'' (SNES)/Version Differences|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|language=en|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
====Gameplay changes====
[[File:SMWEdibleDolphin.png|thumb|Yoshis can eat the Dolphins in the Japanese version.]]
*Yoshis can eat the [[Dolphin]]s as if they were regular enemies in the Japanese version of ''Super Mario World'' but not in the international versions of the game, likely due to them not being enemies. However, this change was later reversed in the reissue, ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'', allowing Yoshis to eat the Dolphins in the non-Japanese versions of the game as well.
*In the Japanese version, the player cannot re-enter beaten castles and fortresses by pressing {{button|snes|L}} and {{button|snes|R}}.

====Level design changes====
*[[Donut Plains 2]] has an added [[! Block|Exclamation Mark Block]] after the three [[? Block|Prize Block]]s near the beginning of the level. Similarly, [[Vanilla Dome 1]] has an added [[Cape Feather]] in one of the [[Rotating Block]]s in the structure found early in the level in the international version.
*The secret exit to [[Chocolate Island 3]] was made more conspicuous through the use of two additional arrow signs, rather than one sign found in the Japanese version.
*In [[Donut Secret House]], the walls at the end of the two main rooms were extended a bit to fill the whole screen.
*In the [[Sunken Ghost Ship]], the three [[1-Up Mushroom]]s at the bottom of the Ghost Ship are absent in the Japanese version.
*[[3 Lemmy's Castle|#3 Lemmy's Castle]] has a time limit of 400 seconds instead of 300 seconds. [[Funky (level)|Funky]] also provided the players more time in the international versions of the game via the presence of nine green [[fruit (Yoshi food)|berries]] instead of the original three in the Japanese version; as having Yoshi eat green berries adds 20 seconds to the timer, this meant the international players could accumulate triple the extra time than in the Japanese version of the game.
*In the Japanese version, the coins at the end of Funky spell out "YOU ARE SUPER PLAYER!!" while in international versions of the game, more coins were added to correctly say, "YOU ARE A SUPER PLAYER!!"

====Graphical changes====
*Both the file-selection and mode-selection title screens change between the different versions. On the file-selection screen, the Japanese text was changed to English for international releases, and in both cases, "1991" was added to the original's 1990 copyright date to reflect when the North American and PAL versions were released. The logo was also changed to make the shadowing of the letters less pronounced, and the "TM" was rewritten in the same lettering style as the title itself. In the Japanese version, the logo uses the same font as ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. As shown in the comparison of the file-selection screens below, the PAL version differed from both the Japanese and North American releases in height. Each version also has its own marker to denote whether [[completion|all 96 exits were found]] or not.
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*All instances of Japanese names occurring in-game were changed to English.
**The sign at [[Yoshi's House]] was changed from katakana (Japanese script) to the English alphabet. Also, the sign has some shade in the international versions.
**The enemy names were all translated as well, although rather than Japanese script, they were written in {{wp|Romanization of Japanese|romaji}} (English letters) in the Japanese version itself. This includes the credits, the writing on the [[Reznor]] wheel, and the sign on Bowser's Castle.
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====Textual changes====
*In addition to being translated, various other changes are made to the level names.<ref name="TCRF"/>
**While block numbers are used in the original Japanese names, the numbers in the international version match the font style used in the lettering.
**In the Japanese version, all level names are followed by 「コースｘ」, "Course X," but in the international version, the names are simply numbered (i.e., 「ヨースターとう　コース１」, "''Yōsutā tō Cōsu 1''," changes to "[[Yoshi's Island 1]]" instead of "Yoshi's Island Course 1").
**[[Cheese Bridge Area]]'s, [[Cookie Mountain]]'s, [[Forest Secret Area]]'s, and [[Chocolate Secret]]'s Japanese names are all followed by 「コース１」, "Course 1," but as there are no additional levels sharing these names, the numerical designation is dropped for the international versions.
***However, the [[Special Zone]] levels are not numbered. [[Gnarly]] and [[Tubular]] are both 「おたのしみ　コース」 (Fun Course), [[Way Cool]] and [[Awesome]] are both 「マリオスタッフもビックリ　コース」 (Even the Mario Staff is Shocked Course), [[Groovy]] and [[Mondo]] are both 「スペシャリストのための　コース」 (Specialists' Course), and [[Outrageous]] and [[Funky (level)|Funky]] are 「チャンピオンシップの コース」 (Championship Course).<ref>{{cite|author=Mandelin, Clyde|date=November 21, 2013|url=legendsoflocalization.com/super-mario-worlds-radical-special-courses-in-japanese|title=The 4 Japanese Names for Super Mario World’s 8 “Special” Courses|publisher=Legends of Localization|language=en|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
*The flavor text after defeating a Koopaling and destroying their castle is a generic text for every Koopaling in the Japanese version. In international versions, each Koopaling is given their own flavor text.
*While various enemies change designs after the game is changed to the Fall setting, in the credits, the replacements are given new monikers in the SNES version; in the Super Famicom and Game Boy Advance versions, their names remain the same.
*Like the enemy names, the staff credits are also written in romaji in the Japanese version, but various small changes are still made:<ref name="TCRF"/>
**The title of "Total Director" is changed to "Main Director," "Back Ground" is corrected to "Background," and all instances of "Programer" are changed to the "Programmer" spelling for the international release. "C.G. Designer" is elaborated upon as "Character Graphic Designer" outside Japan, and various other titles are tweaked, with "Course Director" becoming "Area Director," "Course Editor" changing to "Area Data Input," and "Player and System Programer" becoming "Mario and System Programmer."
**The spacing of certain words is also tweaked, and a colon is added to "Special Thanks" in the international version.
**[[Dayvv Brooks|Dayv Brooks]] is added to the "Special Thanks" list for his translation work on ''Super Mario World''.<ref>As explained by [[Special:Contributions/Dayvvbrooks|Dayvv Brooks]], formerly credited as "Dayv Brooks", on July 18, 2012.</ref>

==Notable mistakes and errors==
===Graphical===
<!--If a discrepancy can be excused by the palette and tile size limitations, don't add it, as it's not a mistake in that case. For instance, there are not enough colors in a palette to color the Koopalings' hair and shells properly at once, Koopa Troopas have short snouts due to the limited size of the tiles, and unshelled Koopas are squat due to needing to have the same hitbox while walking as while sliding. Oddities induced by reusing tiles in very off-model ways, such as Bony Beetles having Dry Bones' falling apart animation, can be put down, but discretion in adding these is advised.-->
[[File:Cloud face.png|thumb|Cloud rendering error]]
*Several graphical errors are present in the game. Of note is that the [[Magikoopa]]s' unique palette has their colors ordered incorrectly, resulting in the area that should be occupied by the lightest shade of blue instead having the darkest. This is fixed in the Game Boy Advance version by giving them the normal blue palette.
*The Koopa bosses are all depicted with three fingers on each hand. This is fixed in the GBA version. Most of the [[Koopalings]]' sprites are made to resemble their ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' counterparts (likely to be more easy to recognize), even when the result would be off-model from their artwork, such as with [[Iggy]] having only one tooth and [[Wendy]] having a white bow with red spots.
*[[Morton]], [[Roy]], and [[Ludwig]] are given green, blue, and yellow palettes, respectively, in gameplay. In the credits, they are given turquoise, gray, and pink palettes, respectively. However, in order to match up with their ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' palettes, they should be given the gray, pink, and turquoise palettes, respectively. The credits also give Ludwig Morton's teeth, which would remain for his appearance in ''Super Mario Maker 2''.
*[[Lemmy]] is depicted as being yellow and has large fangs and spikeless arm cuffs, likely owing to having the same body as Wendy to conserve graphic space.
*Iggy is accidentally given [[Larry]]'s hair, leaving Iggy's [[List of Super Mario World pre-release and unused content|unused]] except for in the credits. This error remains in the GBA version.
*[[Bowser]] is depicted as being primarily green. This is fixed in the GBA version to make him primarily orange. In addition, he lacks the spiked cuffs on his arms. This error is kept in the GBA version. Bowser's sprite was redesigned in the ''Super Mario World'' theme of ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''.
*[[Yoshi]]'s arms are orange, as are those of the rest of [[Yoshi (species)|his species]].
*Due to how [[Chargin' Chuck]]s' graphics are assembled, their graphics have many errors. Most conspicuously, their heads come off for a frame when they are hit. Other errors include their facemasks going behind the rim of their plastrons in certain poses, and the facemasks also being visible in front of the clapping effect. They are also assigned a green palette in-game despite being colored with blue highlights in their artwork and being given a blue palette in the credits. However, when running, their shoulders have a blue palette very briefly.
*Despite [[Dry Bones]] being skeletal [[Koopa Troopa]]s, they are depicted as being far larger than their living counterparts. They also have neck and arm bones in their sprites but not their artwork.
*The two lower tiles on the back-facing [[Climbing Koopa]]s appear to be switched, as the lower part of the shell moves in the opposite direction as the upper part of it, and the limbs are not oriented as they are in the front-facing sprites.
*[[Spike Top]]s are seemingly depicted with six legs in the game, despite seemingly having four in their artwork. This is retained in the ''Super Mario Maker'' games.
*Despite being given green feet in their artwork, [[Galoomba|Goomba]]s are assigned the yellow palette in-game, with the yellow only affecting their feet anyway.
*[[Monty Mole]]s have incompatible designs between their jumping and running sprites, with the former having a split lip and the latter having a smooth curve for a mouth. The GBA remake continues this with [[Mega Mole]]'s unique defeat sprite seen by having Yoshi eat one while playing as Luigi.
*Due to how [[Mechakoopa]]s' tiles are assembled, the sprite of one getting up from being stunned appears to have half of an extra lower jaw under its full jaw and half of an extra foot over its full foot.
*[[Big Boo]]s have lower fangs, white eyes, and a bluish coloration in their sprites, but they appear identical to normal [[Boo]]s in their artwork. In many future games, the two remain identical in appearance outside of size.
*If a [[Lakitu's Cloud]] is partially off screen, its face can appear in the wrong place.

===Miscellaneous===
*In the Japanese version, the message spelled out with [[coin]]s in [[Funky (level)|Funky]] reads "YOU ARE SUPER PLAYER!!" in a typical case of {{wp|Engrish}}. The Western versions fix the grammar to "YOU ARE A SUPER PLAYER!!" thus adding more coins to the level.
*The English localization refers to the enemy known as ''Kuribon'' in Japan as "[[Goomba]]," either in an accidental mistranslation or a deliberate attempt to group the two creatures together, possibly to seem more familiar to players. This led to confusion in Western depictions as to whether or not the two creatures were the same thing until ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' retranslated them as "[[Galoomba]]s," though ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' seemingly made an earlier attempt with "[[Goombob]]."

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
''Super Mario World'' received universal critical acclaim, and it is held as among Nintendo's best games with a strong legacy. The game ranks with an average of 94.44% aggregate score in GameRankings before it was merged with Metacritic. Although Metacritic does not have an official aggregate score on the game, due to it being released before Metacritic's inception, the user review is shown to be mostly positive.<ref>{{cite|url=www.metacritic.com/game/wii/super-mario-world|title=''Super Mario World''|publisher=Metacritic|language=en|accessdate=September 19, 2020}}</ref> Much of the game's general praise is directed to the game's visuals, gameplay, level design, secrets, and music, while retrospective reviews often opine that the game is still very playable today and that new players should play it.

Alex Navarro of GameSpot scored the game an 8.5 out of 10 in his review for the [[Virtual Console#Wii|Virtual Console]] version of the game on the [[Wii]], recommended players to play the game if they have not already.<ref>{{cite|author=Navarro, Alex|date=February 6, 2007|url=www.gamespot.com/reviews/super-mario-world-review/1900-6165471|title=''Super Mario World'' Review|publisher=GameSpot|language=en|accessdate=September 19, 2020}}</ref> He has praised the game as a "well-crafted adventure," stating that nothing in the game feels "superfluous," and that while he pointed out that it was rather short for modern game standards, the secrets are easy to overlook on a first playthrough of the game. He has praised the graphics, describing them as "colorful" and "cute" and stands out as one of the best-looking games of the system, saying that the visuals still hold to the modern era; he has praised that the game's music is some of the best the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise has ever seen, calling the tunes "supercatchy." The only bad listed in the review of the game is the distinct lack of [[Goomba's Shoe|Kuribo's Shoe]]. Lucas M. Thomas of IGN also scored the game an 8.5 out of 10 for the Virtual Console version of the game,<ref>{{cite|author=Thomas, Lucas M.|date=February 5, 2007|url=www.ign.com/articles/2007/02/06/super-mario-world-vc-review|title=''Super Mario World'' VC Review|publisher=IGN|accessdate=September 19, 2020}}</ref> noting the game's successful history and how the game still feels good to play today despite the age. However, Thomas felt that ''Super Mario World'' does feel lacking, and he pointed out how Miyamoto felt he could have done more to the game to distinguish it from being a graphically upgraded continuation of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and that during the time, Nintendo's competitor, [[Sega]], took advantage of it and introduced ''[[sonicretro:Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''.

Jamie O' Neill of Nintendo Life gave the game a 10/10, writing about the game's legacy and history when it was first released and that the game is still playable today; he has written that while many games can be considered "classics," only a few can be considered "masterpieces," which O' Neill has referred to them as.<ref>{{cite|author=O' Neill, Jamie|date=September 21, 2019|url=www.nintendolife.com/reviews/snes/super_mario_world|title=''Super Mario World'' Review|publisher=Nintendo Life|accessdate=September 19, 2020}}</ref> He has stated that the game is not the flashiest showcase of the SNES's graphical effects, but he has praised the game's bright and colorful aesthetics. He has praised Koji Kondo's efforts on the soundtrack, where the themes are diverse and they carry on various moods, such as the atmospheric Ghost Houses and the energized credits tune that settles into a "beautiful melancholy" when the characters reach Yoshi's House to conclude their adventure. He has called the game's controls "perfect" and said that the game's meticulous secrets lend it a long-lasting appeal. O' Neill has then mentioned that the game scored number 2 on Nintendo Life's 20 debut SNES games from the [[Nintendo Switch Online]].

Dan Whitehead of ''Eurogamer'' gave the game a 10/10 on his brief overview of various Virtual Console games, stating that the column nearly missed its deadline because he "ended up losing the best part of an afternoon to rediscovering its impeccable design."<ref>{{cite|author=Whitehead, Dan|date=June 9, 2007|url=www.eurogamer.net/r-virtualconsole-080607?page=2|page=2|title=Virtual Console Roundup|publisher=Eurogamer|accessdate=September 19, 2020}}</ref>

The game was placed 16th in the 100th issue of ''[[Nintendo Power]]''{{'}}s "100 best Nintendo games of all time" in 1997.<ref>{{cite|date=September 1997|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 100|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=90}}</ref> The game placed 47th in the 200th issue of GameInformer's "Top 200 Games of All Time."
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|align="left"|"''Super Mario World could be argued to take the crown for greatest 2D Mario [[Genre#Platform|platformer]], and as such earns almost immediate recommendation for download to your Wii. The recommendation is tentatively withheld, however, pending examination of your history of ownership with the game, its ported [[Game Boy Advance]] iteration, [[Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World]], has become one of the best-selling games of all time on Nintendo's handheld systems since its release five years ago. The portable package is perfectly playable, meaning you should save your Points if you're one of the millions of gamers to own it there, in cartridge form. Otherwise, download away. Especially you, stalwart Sonic supporters; the white flag is waving, the war now at an end. Come experience Mario's adventures, and the debut of his dinosaur friend.''"
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|Wii
|Alex Navarro, [https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/super-mario-world-review/1900-6165471/ GameSpot]
|8.5/10
|align="left"|"''Of course, odds are that many have experienced this game in one way or another over the years, be it with a copy of the original SNES release, or with 2002's fabulous GBA remake. If you own either of those and still have the required systems to play them, this VC version becomes significantly less necessary. However, if you're too young to have played the original game back in the day (or just spent most of the '90s in the era's equivalent of a disco haze) and never got around to picking up the GBA version, there's no excuse not to give Super Mario World a try now.''"
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|Wii
|Dan Whitehead, [https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_virtualconsole_080607?page=2 Eurogamer]
|10/10
|align="left"|"''SMW pretty much invented the platform game as we know it today. It may have been one small step for Nintendo, but it was an evolutionary leap for gaming.''"
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|Jamie O'Neill, [https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/snes/super_mario_world Nintendo Life]
|10/10
|align="left"|"''While many retro games can claim to be a classic, not many are a solid gold masterpiece. Super Mario World is a masterclass in side-scrolling platforming design, to the point that modern 2D game developers should be encouraged to study it as a pre-requisite of mastering their craft. The artistry on display here is not just the way Koji Kondo's tunes fit perfectly with Dinosaur Land's locations in its creative world map – with courses that were presented with subtle 16-bit graphical flair for the November 1990 launch of the Super Famicom – but its success as an outstanding video game is predominantly due to stellar course design and its tantalising 96 level exits. It's the hidden gameplay surprises that keep you playing and returning for more, so it's the secrets that are ultimately Super Mario World's 'special' sauce.''"
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===Sales===
''Super Mario World'' was bundled with the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, making it the most sold game for the SNES, selling 20 million copies.<ref>{{cite|author=Edge Staff|date=June 25, 2007|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20120523192223/http://www.edge-online.com/features/nintendo-years?page=2|title=THE NINTENDO YEARS|publisher=Edge.com|accessdate=September 19, 2020}}</ref>

==Remakes and ports==
[[File:Box Art NA - Super Mario World Super Mario Advance 2.jpg|thumb|Box for ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'', the Game Boy Advance reissue for ''Super Mario World'']]
===Nintendo Super System===
The game was ported to the [[Nintendo Super System]], an arcade machine, in 1991. It is the only ''Super Mario'' title released on this system. There are a few differences such as a message on the title screen letting the player know what version it is. Players can choose one of seven zones to start in. There is no way to save progress, and a timer counts down on the bottom right corner when play begins, reappearing when time is almost up. Afterwards, a screen appears, asking if the player wants to continue by inserting coins.

===''Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World''===
The ''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]'' version gives [[Luigi]] a more distinctive sprite where he is taller and thinner and animates differently, while in the original, he is simply a palette swap of Mario, and his moves are identical to Mario's.

===''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''===
''Super Mario World'' was remade for the [[Game Boy Advance]] as the second installment in the [[Super Mario Advance (series)|''Super Mario Advance'' series]], ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''. Some of the more notable changes include new sprites for Luigi, the maximum number of lives being 999 that can now be saved, and a list of levels showing whether the secret exit and the [[Dragon Coin]]s have been found.

===Virtual Console===
The game has featured in the [[Virtual Console]] selections on [[Wii]], [[Wii U]], and [[New Nintendo 3DS]]. The Wii release requires 34 blocks (4.3 MB) to install, while the Wii U release requires 23 MB.

===Super NES Classic Edition===
''Super Mario World'' is one of the 21 titles included on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System#Super NES Classic Edition|Super NES Classic Edition]].

===Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online===
''Super Mario World'' is one of the 20 launch titles for [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online]], along with ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''.

==Adaptations==
===''4koma Manga Ōkoku''===
[[File:SuperMario4K11.jpg|thumb|left|100px|Book one of the ''Super Mario'' portion of the ''4koma Manga Ōkoku'' series.]]
The Japanese manga series ''[[4koma Manga Ōkoku]]'' has a series called ''Super Mario'', in which its seven entries have stories and gags based off ''Super Mario World''.

===''Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater''===
The ''[[Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater]]'' is another Japanese 4koma series that features many 4-panel visual gags based off ''Super Mario World''. For example, one comic has Mario running out of time just as he was about to face Iggy Koopa, as Iggy Koopa dives into Mario: the momentum causes Iggy Koopa to fall into the lava and get defeated as well.

===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[File:SMKun 1.jpg|thumb|150px|The first volume of ''Super Mario-kun'']]
''[[Super Mario-kun]]''{{'}}s first six volumes are all based on ''Super Mario World'', kick-starting the series and being the game with the most arcs associated with it. While the first four arcs follow the games closely, with each arc having the characters travel through the game's locations, the fifth and sixth arcs have their own storylines that feature content from other ''Super Mario'' titles released at the time such as ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.

===''Super Mario'' Kodansha manga===
Seven entries based on ''Super Mario World'' were released for the [[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|''Super Mario'' manga]] series by Kazuki Motoyama.

===''Super Mario World'' television series===
[[File:SMW title card.png|thumb|left|Title card for the ''Super Mario World'' television series.]]
''Super Mario World'' has [[Super Mario World (television series)|an animated television series]] produced by [[DIC Entertainment|DIC]], being the last of the ''Super Mario'' cartoons DIC has produced. It has aired from September 14, 1991 to December 7, 1991, featuring 13 episodes, the least amount of the ''Super Mario'' cartoons. While it has faithful elements to the original series, the cartoon has a focus on common prehistoric stereotypes and themes such as the Mario characters living with cavepeople and relying on anachronistic themes to introduce to the cavepeople such as cars, television, and telephones.
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==Arcade games==
The game's success led to six games being released for Japanese and North American arcades.
*''[[Mario Roulette]]'': A Japanese gambling game made in 1991 by {{wp|Konami}}.
*''[[Būbū Mario]]'': A Japanese video game-ride hybrid made in 1993 by [[Banpresto]].
*''[[Mario Undōkai]]'': A Japanese marathon game with a dance pad made in 1993 by Banpresto.
*[[Super Mario World (arcade)|''Super Mario World'' (arcade)]]: A vertical North American Skee-ball-styled game made in 1993 by {{wp|Fabtek}}.
*''[[Koopa Taiji]]'': A Japanese ball-throwing game made by Banpresto in 1993.
*''[[Super Mario Attack]]'': A Japanese side-scrolling gambling game made in 1996 by Banpresto.

==Merchandise==
Due to the game's overwhelming popularity and success, much [[List of merchandise|merchandise]] has been released using the ''Super Mario World'' theme.
<gallery>
Super Mario World Barcode Battler Cards.PNG|[[Super Mario World Barcode Battler cards|''Super Mario World'' Barcode Battler cards]]
Super Mario World T-Shirt.jpg|Shirt with Japanese text saying "Super Mario" with ''Super Mario World'' artwork.
Set4.jpg|A set of unpainted figurines from ''Super Mario World''
Medicom Ultra Detail Figure Series 2- Super Mario World Yoshi.jpg|Medicom Ultra Detail Figure of Yoshi, released in 2015.
Super Mario World Twin Cooker.jpg|The Super Mario Twin Cooker, a cooking item for household kitchens.<ref>{{cite|author=Cabbusses's Retro Obscurities|date=August 3, 2019|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=piDm1UaaVrY|title=<nowiki>[IRL]</nowiki> スーパーマリオツインクッカー | Using the Super Mario Twin Cooker (DISCORD REQUEST)|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
Super Mario Bros. Ice Cream Bar.jpg|Promotional ice cream that came out after the release of ''Super Mario World''. The ice cream itself is in the shape of Mario's face with a green bubble gum nose.<ref>{{cite|date=July 28, 2003|url=x-entertainment.com/updates/2003/07/28/super-mario-ice-cream|title=Super Mario Ice Cream?|publisher=X-Entertainment|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}{{dead link}}</ref>
Kraft MC box.jpg|[[Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner|''Super Mario Bros.'' Macaroni & Cheese Dinner]]
cookies.jpg|An assortment of Mario chocolate- (left), honey- (middle), and cinnamon- (right) flavored cookies manufactured by {{wp|Sunshine Biscuits}}. The characters featured are from ''Super Mario World''.<ref>{{cite|author=smbcollector|date=September 24, 2009|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_JbRstTQ9E|title=Super Mario Bros Cookie Boxes|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
SMWOrganizer.jpg|An organizer consisting of four small containers at the top, and two large containers from the bottom. Features artwork originating from ''Super Mario World''
mariopinball.jpg|''[[Super Mario Bros. (pinball)|Super Mario Bros.]]'', a ''Super Mario World''-themed pinball game manufactured by {{wp|Gottlieb}}. Even though the board game is mostly modeled after ''Super Mario World'', artwork of [[Wart]] from ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' can be seen in the background.
luckycoins.jpg|A set of metallic [[coin]]s sold in Japan with artwork from ''Super Mario World''. The box includes the metal coins, a crane, and a magnet. The objective of the game is to grab coins by using the small crane and magnet.
mariomaze.jpg|A ''Super Mario''-themed Screwball Scramble game sold in Japan. It features ''Super Mario World'' artwork and was manufactured by Tomy. The objective of the game is to guide the ball through a course full of ''Super Mario''-themed obstacles and enemies.
SMWWatch.jpg|''[[Super Mario World (Nelsonic Game Watch)|Super Mario World]]'', a [[Nelsonic Game Watch]] that was a highly simplified version of ''Super Mario World''. Compared to the original, it had shorter levels, simplified gameplay, and inferior graphics.<ref>{{cite|author=Sly DC|date=November 19, 2015|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NsjBFVHsCQ|title=Nelsonic Super Mario World Game Watch|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
SMW Water Toy.jpg|Another version of the water squirter toy
marioslots.jpg|A slot machine toy sold in Japan that features artwork from ''Super Mario World''
Marioyoshipullback.jpg|A Mario and Yoshi pullback toy
luigiplush.jpg|A plushie of Luigi based on ''Super Mario World''
chuckplush.jpg|A plushie of a [[Chargin' Chuck]] based on ''Super Mario World''
Banpresto SMW Banzai Bill.png|A plushie of a [[Bomber Bill|Banzai Bill]] from ''Super Mario World''
magikoopaplush.jpg|A plushie of a [[Magikoopa]] from ''Super Mario World''
kparatroop.jpg|A plushie of a Koopa Paratroopa from ''Super Mario World''
rvfishplush.jpg|A plushie of a [[Rip Van Fish]] from ''Super Mario World''
superkoopaplush.jpg|A plushie of a [[Super Koopa (enemy)|Super Koopa]] from ''Super Mario World''
wigglerplush.jpg|A plushie of a [[Wiggler]] from ''Super Mario World''
pullbackcycle.jpg|A toy motorcycle with ''Super Mario World'' artwork manufactured in Japan
pullbackjeep.jpg|A toy jeep with ''Super Mario World'' artwork manufactured in Japan
rcyoshi.jpg|A toy in which Mario rides [[Yoshi]] with wheels
SMWMusicCan.jpg|An animated music box featuring Mario and Yoshi, which plays the [[Ground Theme (Super Mario World)|overworld theme]] from ''Super Mario World''
</gallery>

==References to other games==
*''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' – Fire Luigi's color scheme is taken from Luigi's coloration in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version of this game.
*''{{wp|Devil World}}'' – The egg-hatching sound effect originated from this game.
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' – If the player waits on the [[Special Zone]] map for one minute and 57 seconds, a cover version of the [[Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)|overworld theme]] will start playing. The 3/4 waltz time signature returns in the "[[Ground Theme (Super Mario World)#Super Mario World|Underwater BGM]]" after being absent in the "Underwater BGM" of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', a feature that would become a staple of underwater themes in the ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' series. The quadruple-block formation holding the final [[List of power-ups|power-up]] in [[Yoshi's Island 1]] is reminiscent of a similar block formation towards the end of [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]].
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' – Unaltered [[Ninji]]s reappear, and Bullet Bills resembling [[Pidgit]]s appear in the [[Fall]]. [[Pokey]]s also return.
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' – The [[Sunken Ghost Ship]] was once an [[airship]] from this game. Also, all of the Koopalings return here. [[Bob-omb]]s reuse their keyless artillery graphics here. The intro of the final boss theme is an arrangement of the [[Dark Land]] music from this game. The [[Cape Feather]] functions similarly to the [[Super Leaf]] and floats down the screen in a similar manner.

==References in later games==
*''[[Mario Roulette]]'' – Most sounds, music, and graphics from here appear in this game.
*''[[Mario Paint]]'' – Many sounds and graphics from here appear in this game.
*''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' – Lakitu is nearly identical in appearance in this game. Many tracks in this game are based on levels here. The music that plays in the [[Ghost Valley]] and [[Bowser's Castle (disambiguation)|Bowser Castle]] courses are remixes of the music from the [[Ghost House]]s and the final boss theme, respectively, from ''Super Mario World''.
*''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' – Some instruments in this compilation's music, along with many sound effects, are reused from ''Super Mario World''.
*''[[Būbū Mario]]'' – Yoshi returns, and Bowser kidnaps Peach in a similar way.
*''[[Mario Undōkai]]'' – The goal of the marathon is to race on Yoshis.
*[[Super Mario World (arcade)|''Super Mario World'' (arcade)]] – The game is named after and themed around ''Super Mario World''.
*''[[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario is Missing!]]'' – Many sounds and graphics from here appear in this game.
*''[[Mario's Time Machine (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario's Time Machine]]'' – Many sounds and graphics from ''Super Mario World'' appear in this game.
*''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' – This game is a prequel to ''Super Mario World'', though the stories are practically unrelated in sharing some settings, and it uses Yoshi as the main character, although there are nine Yoshis (or ten in the Game Boy Advance remake) for each stage for each zone. Also, Yoshi's sound effects from here were reused in this game.
*''[[Super Mario Attack]]'' – The game plays almost exactly like one of the early levels of the game.
*''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' – The Star Road found here is destroyed by [[Exor]], and it is revealed that [[Geno]] is from here. Yoshi's Island also returns as [[Yoshi's Island (location)#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Yo'ster Isle]], and a rendition of the overworld theme from this game plays upon first meeting [[Gaz]]. Also, the overworld theme can be heard while singing a [[List of characters|character]] to sleep.
*''[[Super Mario 64]]'' – The idea of Switch Palaces is, in a way, carried over into this game. Also, Yoshi references this game when he says, ''"It has been so long since our last adventure!"'' when speaking to Mario at the end of the game.
*''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]'' – The first part of the background music heard in the Special Zone was arranged as the "Mystery Room" theme. In addition, if the player beats World 8-4 as small Mario, Princess Toadstool will kneel down and kiss Mario in a similar manner to her actions in the ending of ''Super Mario World''.
*''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' – Mario's and Luigi's down specials, [[Mario Tornado]] and [[Luigi Cyclone]], are similar to and could be based on the [[Spin Jump]] that first appeared in ''Super Mario World''.
*''[[Paper Mario]]'' – The first few notes of the [[Ground Theme (Super Mario World)|''Super Mario World'' overworld theme]] can be heard in this game's title screen music. Also, one of the tracks played by the radio in [[Koopa Village]] is the ending theme of the same game. The switch theme from this game can be heard in the music during the battle with [[Bowser???]]
*''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' – One of [[Melody Pianissima]]'s musical quizzes names this game as an optional response.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' – There is a ''Super Mario World''-themed level called [[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Yoshi's Island]]. Banzai Bill also returns, and Mario uses his [[Cape]] as his side special move. Trophies of the [[Koopa Clown Car]] and Mario riding Yoshi are collectible.
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' – In a room in [[Woohoo Hooniversity]], four question blocks from the previous games (the names of which are even stated in their descriptions) can be seen; one of them is the question block from ''Super Mario World''. A cover of the overworld theme from ''Super Mario World'' is used for some of the minigames. The [[Koopalings]] are also fought in the same order as in ''Super Mario World''.
*''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' – When [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]] scans Mario, a video of Mario battling [[Iggy]] in this game can be seen.
*''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' – Riding Yoshi came from this game. Also, if Mario gets an email from the [[Rogueport Direct Mail Service|RDM]], a tone that is a cover of the music that plays when Mario destroys a castle in this game plays. If Mario gets an email from Peach, the Title Screen music from this game plays.
*''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' – [[Winged Yoshi]] returns in the [[Super Mario 64 DS#VS Mode|multiplayer mode]] of this game.
*''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' – The results-screen music after the player runs out of Mushrooms in this game is a cover of the overworld theme from ''Super Mario World''. Goombas also appeared in the form they appeared in the game as well.
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' – Many enemies return, such as [[Magikoopa]]s, [[Torpedo Ted]]s, and [[Urchin]]s. Collecting the [[note]]s in [[Deep Dark Galaxy]] plays the [[Bonus game (Super Mario World)|bonus game]] theme.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' – A short demo of ''Super Mario World'' is playable, and the Yoshi's Island stage returns. Mario's Cape move returns from ''Melee'' as well. Also, Bowser uses his Koopa Clown Car in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]]. Finally, the title theme and ending theme are covers and play on the [[Delfino Plaza (stage)|Delfino Plaza]] stage, as well as the castle theme on the [[Luigi's Mansion (stage)|Luigi's Mansion]] stage. Yoshi's [[Final Smash]], [[Super Dragon]], is based on the powers he can obtain from a Koopa shell, specifically the powers from a Red Koopa Troopa and Blue Koopa Troopa. Hot Head makes an appearance as an item in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', as well as a trophy. Blargg appears as a sticker in this game.
*''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'' – In the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|version]], an arrangement of the ending theme is used as the music for the third segment of the Mario World routine in [[Dream Figure Skating]]. In the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|version]], an arrangement of the Ground Theme is used as the first part of the Mario Medley in [[Ultimate Figure Skating]].
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' – Yoshi reappears in this game, behaving exactly as he did in ''Super Mario World''. The Spin Jump also makes a return. Part of the music that plays in the castles/fortresses in this game is used for the castle levels in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''.
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' – A cover of the music from the [[Ghost House]] levels is used for [[Haunty Halls Galaxy]] and [[Boo Moon Galaxy]]. A cover of the Athletic Theme is used for [[Hightail Falls Galaxy]] (and also the music that plays during the mission for [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]], "[[Purple Coin Beach Dash]]"). Sound effects from ''Super Mario World'' are reused, such as the sound when Yoshi is mounted, when a door is opened, and when the [[P Switch]] time limit (the [[Teleporter (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|Teleporter]] time limit in this game) is about to run out. Yoshi reappears in the game. [[Yoshi's House]] also returns in the [[Sky Station Galaxy]]. The [[bonus game (Super Mario World)|bonus game]] theme from this game is used as the music that plays when touching the [[note]]s in the [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]].
*''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' – An arrangement of the athletic theme from this game is available as one of the songs in [[Harmony Hustle]].
*''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' – The sound heard when Mario exits a level after beating it in ''Super Mario World'' is present in this game after Luigi's letter is seen. Certain note sets play the bonus game theme.
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' – [[Reznor]]s return in this game, as well as the cover of the battle theme. Also, the chime that can be heard while the game loads sometimes plays a small part of the ''Super Mario World'' overworld theme, and in World 4, ''Super Mario World''{{'}}s snow level background is reused. 
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' – This game seems to be based on ''Super Mario World'', with similar backgrounds and level styles. [[Torpedo Ted]]s, [[Thwimp]]s, [[Sumo Bro]]s, and [[Bony Beetle]]s return as enemies. [[Baby Yoshi]]s reappear as well. This game also uses a single, continuous world map, similar to ''Super Mario World''.
*''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'' – An arrangement of the main theme appears as one of the selectable songs for [[Figure Skating Singles]].
*''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' – Along with having a similar name, this game features [[Chargin' Chuck]]s and [[Galoomba|Goomba]]s (renamed Galoombas), both of which have not been seen in a ''Super Mario'' platform game since ''Super Mario World''. At the beginning of [[The Great Tower of Bowser Land]] is [[Bowser's Muscle Car]] that, upon hitting, occasionally causes ''Super Mario World'' sound effects to play. The artwork of Beach Koopa for this game is reused as a [[stamp]].
**''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' – The music that plays when Bowser emerges from the Fury Sun is an arrangement of Bowser's intro in the final battle in ''Super Mario World''. [[Plessie Medal]]s resemble [[Dragon Coin]]s.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' – Like in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', a demo of ''Super Mario World'' can be found under Masterpieces. Two new songs based on ones from ''Super Mario World''{{'}}s music, namely "Fortress Boss" and "Super Mario World Medley" (Overworld Theme, portions of the bonus game theme, Star World, and Super Star) appear as the selectable songs in the "My Music" section. Yoshi's Island (Melee) returns as a playable stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
*''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' / ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' – One of the level styles is ''Super Mario World'', and part of the ending theme is used in the credits. A cover of the music that plays in the [[Donut Plains]], [[Twin Bridges]], and [[Chocolate Island]] parts of the world map can be heard on the map screen for 10 Mario Challenge (Super Mario Challenge in the 3DS port).
*[[Nintendo 3DS#New Nintendo 3DS / New Nintendo 3DS XL|New Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] – The jingle for selecting an SNES title on the HOME Menu is the coin sound from ''Super Mario World'', likely based on the Nintendo logo screen that appears when booting up the game.
*''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'' – The blue and yellow Koopa Troopas return as teammates in Baseball. The yellow Paratroopa also returns as a teammate.
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' – A piano arrangement of the overworld and underwater themes from ''Super Mario World'' can be heard on radios in [[New Donk City]] and the [[Wooded Kingdom]]. When controlled by Mario, [[Moe-Eye]]s sometimes hum the ending theme of ''Super Mario World'' while walking around with their sunglasses on. A clip of Mario’s fight with Bowser in this game is shown when Mario captures Bowser. The music that plays in the bonus areas and bonus game was arranged as the music that plays in some of the challenge areas in this game.
*''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' – This game contains [[Super Mario World (WarioWare Gold)|a microgame]] that is based on ''Super Mario World'', which involves [[Cape Mario]] collecting a certain number of coins.
*''[[Super Mario Party]]'' – Luigi's, Boo's, Koopa Troopa's, Monty Mole's, Dry Bones', Kamek's, Sumo Bro.'s, Chargin' Chuck's, Mario with [[Baby Yoshi]], and [[Cape Mario]]'s sprites appear in Puzzle Hustle.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' – The Yoshi's Island stage returns in this game. Chargin' Chuck appears as a spirit using his artwork from ''Super Mario World''.
*''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' – The fireball and Spin Jump sounds are reused.
*''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' – Selecting any track in the main menu plays the [[coin]] sound effect.
*''[[Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.]]'' – Yoshis appear in the time counter using their ''Super Mario World'' sprites.
*''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' – [[Super Mario World (WarioWare: Get It Together!)|A microgame]] based on ''Super Mario World'' appears in this game, which involves traversing to the end of a level.
*''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' – In the course [[Break Time! Wonder Token Tunes]], the bonus game theme from ''Super Mario World'' plays. [[Serpont]]s also look and function similarly to Rexes.
*[[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']] – The sprite of Cape Mario riding Yoshi, while Yoshi uses his tongue, is reused as a motion-based LEGO set. An animation of Cape Mario jumping onto Yoshi, eating a [[Fruit (Yoshi food)|berry]], collecting a Dragon Coin, eating a red Koopa Troopa, and reaching a [[Midway Gate]] set to the [[Ground BGM (Super Mario World)|Ground BGM]] plays when a LEGO Super Mario figure scans a platform on the motion-based set.

==Gallery==
{{main-gallery|Super Mario World}}
<gallery>
Mario and Yoshi SMW.png|[[Cape Mario|Caped Mario]] and [[Yoshi]]
BowserSMW1.png|[[Bowser]]
KuribonBubble.jpg|[[Galoomba|Goomba]]
SMW Art - Magikoopa.png|[[Magikoopa]]
SMW Art - Wiggler.png|[[Wiggler]]
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jpn=スーパーマリオワールド
|JpnR=Sūpā Mario Wārudo
|JpnM=Super Mario World (subtitled "Super Mario Bros. 4" on the logo<ref>[[:File:SMW SuperFamicomBox.jpg|Japanese boxart]]</ref>)
|Kor=슈퍼 마리오 월드
|KorR=Syupeo Mario Weoldeu
|KorM=Super Mario World
|ChiS=超级马力欧世界<ref>From the official translated name in ''Super Mario Maker 2''</ref>
|ChiSR=Chāojí Mǎlìōu Shìjiè
|ChiSM=Super Mario World
|ChiT=超級瑪利歐世界
|ChiTR=Chāojí Mǎlìōu Shìjiè
|ChiTM=Super Mario World
}}
===''Give the world a whole new look!''===
{{foreign names
|Jpn=スーパーマリオワールド 気分一新！ イメチェンバージョン
|JpnR=Sūpā Mario Wārudo  Kibun isshin! Imechen Bājon
|JpnM=Super Mario World  Complete Mood Change! Makeover Version
|ChiT=超級瑪利歐世界: 別有不同的形象改變版本
|ChiTR=Chāojí Mǎlìōu Shìjiè: Bié yǒu bùtóng de xíngxiàng gǎibiàn bǎnběn
|ChiS=超级马力欧世界: 焕然一新! 感  觉大不同的版本
|ChiSR=Chāojí Mǎlìōu Shìjiè: Huànrányīxīn! Gǎn jué dà bùtóng de bǎnběn
|Dut=Super Mario World: Geef de wereld een nieuw uiterlĳk!
|Ger=Super Mario World: Wie sieht es denn hier plötzlich aus?
|GerM=Super Mario World: What is it like here all of a sudden?
|Fre=Super Mario World: Donnez de nouvelles couleurs au monde!
|FreM=Super Mario World: Give new colors to the world!
|Ita=Super Mario World: Il gioco ha un nuovo look!
|ItaM=Super Mario World: The game has a new look!
|Kor=슈퍼 마리오 월드: 월드 전체를 완전히 새롭게 바꾸자!
|KorR=Syupeo Mario Weoldeu: Woldeu jeoncheleul wanjeonhi saelobge bakkuja!
|Por=Super Mario World: Um mundo de aparência diferente!
|Rus=Super Mario World: Пусть мир выглядит совсем по-другому!
|RusR=Super Mario World: Pust' mir bygliadit sovsem po-drugomu!
|Spa=Super Mario World: ¡Un mundo de apariencia diferente!
|SpaM=Super Mario World: a different-looking world!
}}

==References==
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==External links==
{{NIWA|NWiki=1|SmashWiki=1|StrategyWiki=1}}
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*[https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/en/history/world/index.html Mario Portal Game Archive (EN)]
*[https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/history/world/index.html Mario Portal Game Archive (JP)]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/ja/pdf/CLV-P-VAAAJ.pdf Manual]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SAAAE.pdf American English manual]
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