Editing Super Mario World

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|released='''SNES:'''<br>{{released|Japan|November 21, 1990|USA|August 18, 1991<ref>''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' [[smashwiki:Masterpieces|Masterpieces]]</ref>|Europe|April 11, 1992<ref>[http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/games/smw Date info of ''Super Mario World'' (SNES) from TMK], retrieved 4/1/2008</ref>|Australia|July 1, 1992}}'''Nintendo Super System:'''<br>{{released|USA|1991<ref>[https://flyers.arcade-museum.com/?page=flyer&db=videodb&id=3920&image=2 Arcade flyer]</ref>}}'''Virtual Console (Wii):'''<br>{{released|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>{{released|USA|April 26, 2013|Europe|April 27, 2013|Japan|April 27, 2013|Australia|April 28, 2013}}'''Virtual Console (New 3DS):'''<br>{{released|USA|March 3, 2016|Europe|March 3, 2016|Japan|March 4, 2016|Australia|March 4, 2016}}'''Super NES Classic Edition:'''<br>{{released|USA|September 29, 2017|Europe|September 29, 2017|Australia|September 30, 2017|Japan|October 5, 2017}} '''Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online:'''<br>{{released|USA|September 5, 2019<ref>Nintendo (September 4, 2019). [https://youtu.be/8TVE44feo_I?t=1386 Nintendo Direct 9.4.2019]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.</ref>|Japan|September 6, 2019<ref>Nintendo (September 4, 2019). [https://youtu.be/IjZbFWW23d0?t=3568 Nintendo Direct 2019.9.5]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.</ref>|Europe|September 6, 2019<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1169375812610592769 Tweet by Nintendo of Europe (Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online release date)]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.</ref>|Australia|September 6, 2019<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/1169378280031436800 Tweet by Nintendo AU NZ (Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online release date)]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.</ref>|HK|September 6, 2019|South Korea|September 6, 2019}} '''''Give the world a whole new look!'''''<br>{{released|Japan|March 31, 2022|USA|March 31, 2022|Europe|March 31, 2022|Australia|March 31, 2022}}

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'''''Super Mario World''''' is a 2D ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' game and a launch title released for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] in [[List of games by date#1990|1990]], developed by [[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]]. Being a sequel to ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', 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 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. Much of the game's introduced characters, game mechanics, and artistic themes influenced later titles in the ''Mario'' series, where the character Yoshi was popular enough to receive [[Yoshi (franchise)|a series starring him]]. The game was followed in [[List of games by date#1995|1995]] by a prequel, ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', which is set many years before the events in ''Super Mario World''. The game has spawned various non-game media such as [[Super Mario World (television series)|a cartoon series]] that is based on the game, which debuted on September 14, [[List of games by date#1991|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 [[List of games by date#1994|1994]]. An enhanced [[Reissue#Ports|port]] 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 [[List of games by date#2006|2006]], the [[Wii U]]'s [[Virtual Console#Wii U|Virtual Console]] in [[List of games by date#2013|2013]], and the [[Nintendo 3DS#New Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XL|New Nintendo 3DS]]'s [[Virtual Console#Nintendo 3DS|Virtual Console]] in [[List of games by date#2016|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 released on March 31, 2022, and begins in [[Fall]] with 99 lives and a [[Cape Feather]] in the [[Item Storage]].

After [[Bowser]]'s 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 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 Princess Toadstool is missing. While searching, they find the [[Koopa Troop]] army. Upon the Mario Bros. freeing the friendly Yoshi, he exclaims that the Koopas have invaded, confirming that Toadstool's persistent captor 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 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 eggs hatch into [[Baby Yoshi|babies]], removing the spell.

;From the instruction booklet

"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>

As the game is a 2D platformer, the object is to get to the [[Giant Gate]] 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 these basic moves, 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 using 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 bar between the gate, he gets awarded [[Goal Star|Bonus Star]]s depending on how high the bar was when he touched 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.

In order to obtain most power-ups, Mario has to hit various blocks, which may contain items. The basic [[Super Mushroom]], which turns Mario into Super Mario, causes Mario 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]] system, where Mario can hold on to extra items should he find them while in powered-up forms; players can manually drop their reserve item by pressing {{button|snes|select}}. If Mario gets damaged and turns into regular Mario, the reserve item automatically deploys. A newly introduced character and power-up in ''Super Mario World'', Yoshi, appears when Mario hits certain blocks. Mario can ride Yoshi when he jumps on him, and he helps Mario with his own unique traits and abilities.

If Mario gets touched by an enemy or a damaging obstacle while he is in his normal 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, or 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, all 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 Midway Gates are 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}}.

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|{{button|ns|Left}} {{button|ns|Right}} / {{button|ns|LeftStick}} Left/right

|{{button|ns|Stick}} Left/right

|{{button|ns|Down}} / {{button|ns|LeftStick}} Down

|{{button|ns|Stick}} Down

|{{button|ns|Up}} / {{button|ns|LeftStick}} Up

|{{button|ns|Stick}} Up

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|Dash/Interact/Special ability

|{{button|ns|X}} / {{button|ns|Y}}

|{{button|ns|jc-top}} / {{button|ns|jc-left}}

|Scroll camera left (does not work in auto-scrolling levels, Yoshi's House, Top Secret Area, or Boss Rooms)

|{{button|ns|L}}

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|Scroll camera right (does not work in auto-scrolling levels, Yoshi's House, Top Secret Area, or Boss Rooms)

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|{{button|ns|PLUS}}

|{{button|ns|Minus}}{{button|ns|PLUS}} + {{button|ns|SR}}

|Use item/Return to map from a completed level (when paused)

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|{{button|ns|Minus}}{{button|ns|PLUS}} + {{button|ns|SL}}

''Super Mario World'' takes place on [[Dinosaur Land]], an archipelago of themed areas, and players navigate on this world map, which visualizes traveling through the island. Unlike in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', the levels on the world map are marked directly on Dinosaur Land, creating a seamless, organic appearance between worlds and levels. 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 grassy plain-like worlds while eventually venturing into a cave, onto twin bridges, into a forest, onto a rocky island, and finally into the [[Valley of Bowser]], which takes on a subterranean wasteland appearance. 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 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, and 76 if the [[Top Secret Area]] and Yoshi's House are counted as levels) levels in total, 24 of which have secret exits for a total of 96 exits. 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-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]]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.

The Star World and [[Special Zone]] are bonus worlds that are accessed when players find secret exits throughout Dinosaur Land, and are represented by glowing stars, where the player can warp into. 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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|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 Koopa|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.

|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Yoshi's Island 1]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Yoshi's Island 2]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Yoshi's Island 3]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond1.gif]] [[Yoshi's Island 4]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon YoshisHouse.png]] [[Yoshi's House]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon SwitchPalace-Yellow.png]] [[Yellow Switch Palace]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[1 Iggy's Castle|#1 Iggy's Castle]]||

|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 unusual shape. It has two Ghost Houses, the Green Switch Palace, and Castle #2.

|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Donut Plains 1]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Cave2.gif]] [[Donut Plains 2]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Donut Plains 3]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Donut Plains 4]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon GhostHouse.png]] [[Donut Ghost House]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon SwitchPalace-Green.png]] [[Green Switch Palace]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Top Secret Area]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[2 Morton's Castle|#2 Morton's Castle]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond2.gif]] [[Donut Secret 1]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Donut Secret 2]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon GhostHouse.png]] [[Donut Secret House]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelLarge2.gif]] [[Vanilla Dome 1]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond2.gif]] [[Vanilla Dome 2]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelLarge1.gif]] [[Vanilla Dome 3]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Vanilla Dome 4]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon GhostHouse.png]] [[Vanilla Ghost House]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon SwitchPalace-Red.png]] [[Red Switch Palace]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Fortress.png]] [[Vanilla Fortress]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[3 Lemmy's Castle|#3 Lemmy's Castle]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Vanilla Secret 1]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Vanilla Secret 2]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond1.gif]] [[Vanilla Secret 3]]||

|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|The Twin Bridges are semi-sky-based, as they have sky and land levels. This world contains one underwater level and the third portal to the Star World.

|[[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]]||

|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Cheese Bridge Area]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond1.gif]] [[Soda Lake]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Cookie Mountain]]||

|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 on 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.

|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelLarge2.gif]] [[Forest of Illusion 1]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond2.gif]] [[Forest of Illusion 2]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Forest of Illusion 3]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Forest of Illusion 4]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon GhostHouse.png]] [[Forest Ghost House]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon SwitchPalace-Blue.png]] [[Blue Switch Palace]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Fortress.png]] [[Forest Fortress]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[5 Roy's Castle|#5 Roy's Castle]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Forest Secret Area]]|| || ||

|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|Chocolate Island is an island on the southeastern side of Dinosaur Land. The boss here is [[Wendy O. Koopa]]. This is the only world where Mario and Luigi can find [[Dino-Rhino]]s and [[Dino-Torch]]es.

|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Chocolate Island 1]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Chocolate Island 2]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Chocolate Island 3]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Cave1.gif]] [[Chocolate Island 4]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Chocolate Island 5]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon GhostHouse.png]] [[Choco-Ghost House]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Fortress.png]] [[Chocolate Fortress]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[6 Wendy's Castle|#6 Wendy's Castle]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Chocolate Secret]]|| || ||

|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Valley of Bowser 1]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelLarge2.gif]] [[Valley of Bowser 2]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level1.gif]] [[Valley of Bowser 3]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Valley of Bowser 4]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon GhostHouse.png]] [[Valley Ghost House]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Fortress.png]] [[Valley Fortress]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon Castle.png]] [[7 Larry's Castle|#7 Larry's Castle]]||[[File:SMW MapIcon BowsersCastle.png]] [[Front Door]] and [[Back Door]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon LevelPond1.gif]] [[Sunken Ghost Ship]]

|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|The 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.

|[[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]]

|[[File:SMW MapIcon Level2.gif]] [[Star World 5]]|| || ||

|align=left colspan=4 height=75%|The Special Zone is the final and most secret world. It can be accessed after the player completes the 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.

|[[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]]

|[[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]]

|[[File:SMW Mario.png]] [[File:SMWLuigiSprite.png]]

|Sprites of the playable characters, Mario and Luigi

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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.

===Supporting characters===

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|align="center"|[[File:Dolphin.png]]

|align="center"|[[File:SMWPrincessPeachSprite.png]]

|align="center"|[[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]

|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.

|align="center"|[[File:Green Yoshi.png]]

|align="center"|[[Yoshi]]

|Mario's sidekick who requests for Mario's assistance. After he is freed from his egg, he can give rides for Mario or Luigi and eat intrusive enemies.

In addition to Mario and Luigi, [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] of four different colors appear in the game, and they may 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. Yoshis can additionally provide an extra jump boost to Mario and Luigi if they jump off the Yoshi. Some levels contain [[Berry|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 the [[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 Yoshis, small and unable to be ridden. However, through carrying them, the Baby Yoshis eat the enemies and items they touch. When they eat either five enemies, shells, [[coin]]s, or active [[Grab Block]]s, or a single power-up, they transform into adult Yoshis and can be used normally. Baby Yoshis of all colors hatch from the eggs rescued from the castles during the end credits of the game.

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|align="center"|[[Yoshi]]

|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.

|align="center"|[[File:Red Yoshi.png]]

|align="center"|[[Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]]

|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 Baby Yoshis in [[Star World 1]] or [[Star World 4]].

|align="center"|[[File:Blue Yoshi.png]]

|align="center"|[[Yoshi (species)|Blue Yoshi]]

|Blue Yoshis can [[Winged Yoshi|fly]] regardless of what color the Koopa Shell is in their mouths. Additionally, a 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 Baby Yoshis in [[Star World 2]].

|align="center"|[[File:Yellow Yoshi.png]]

|align="center"|[[Yoshi (species)|Yellow Yoshi]]

|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 Baby Yoshis in [[Star World 3]] and [[Star World 5]].

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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, [[Fishbone]]s, [[Swoop|Swoopers]], 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 [[Banzai Bill]]s that are encountered before regular [[Bullet Bill]]s, the spike-donning [[Spike Top]]s, and the [[Lakitu in a Pipe|pipe-inhabiting Lakitus]]. 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; however, they do not have their behaviors altered.

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|align="center"|[[File:SMWAmazingFlyinHammerBro.png]]

|align="center"|[[Amazing Flyin' Hammer Brother]]

|This enemy tosses hammers from its swooping platform, attempting to attack Mario or Luigi. It can be defeated by hitting the platform it sits on.

|align="center"|[[File:Ball N Chain.png]]

|align="center"|[[Spinner|Ball 'N' Chain]]

|A large spiked ball on a chain that cannot be defeated. The chain is harmless; it swings behind Mario or Luigi. A Ball 'N' Chain cannot be [[stomp]]ed on, but it can be bounced off with a [[Spin Jump]].

|align="center"|[[File:Banzai Bill SMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Banzai Bill]]

|A giant slow-moving bullet. The cannons Banzai Bills are fired from are not seen anywhere in the game.

|align="center"|[[File:BigBoo SMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Big Boo]]

|A giant Boo Buddy. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.

|align="center"|[[File:SMWBigBubble.png]]

|align="center"|[[Big Bubble]]

|A slow-moving green bubble. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.

|align="center"|[[File:BigSteely SMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Big Steely]]

|A giant metal ball thrown by Bowser. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.

|align="center"|[[File:BlarggSMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Blargg]]

|A lava dinosaur. Only its eyes are visible before it dips back into the lava and lunges at Mario or Luigi. It cannot be stomped on.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Blurp.png]]

|align="center"|[[Blurp]]

|A fish wearing goggles. It swims in only one direction.

|align="center"|[[File:SMWBobomb.png]]

|align="center"|[[Bob-omb]]

|A walking bomb with a short fuse. Bob-ombs are portable once Mario or Luigi stomps them. They also appear in [[bubble]]s.

|align="center"|[[File:Bony Beetle SMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Bony Beetle]]

|A mummified [[Buzzy Beetle]] that periodically ducks and bears spikes.

|align="center"|[[File:SMWBooBuddy.png]]

|align="center"|[[Boo|Boo Buddy]]

|A shy ghost that stops moving when Mario or Luigi 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.

|align="center"|[[File:Bbblock.gif]]

|align="center"|[[Boo Block|Boo Buddy Block]]

|A shy ghost that turns into a block when Mario or Luigi looks at it. While in Boo form, it cannot be stomped on.

|align="center"|[[File:BooBuddySnake.png]]

|align="center"|[[Boo Buddy Snake]]

|A chain of Boo Buddies that bounce around the room nonstop. They are impervious to fireballs and capes. They cannot be stomped on.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW-Boo Buddy Swarm Portion.png]]

|align="center"|[[Boo Crew]]

|Boo Buddies in a cloud are usually transparent, which is when they are harmless, but periodically will turn opaque, which is when they are dangerous, to dive at Mario or Luigi.

|align="center"|[[File:Grey Bowser Statue.png]] [[File:Gold Bowser Statue.png]]

|align="center"|[[Bowser Statue]]

|A small invincible statue of Bowser. The gray Bowser Statues spit fire, while the gold ones hop around.

|align="center"|[[File:BulletBill-SMW.png]] [[File:Pidgit Bill SMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Bullet Bill]] / Pidgit Bill

|A slow-moving bullet. It is impervious to fireballs.

|align="center"|[[File:SMWBuzzyBeetle.png]]

|align="center"|[[Buzzy Beetle]]

|A small turtle-like creature that behaves just like a green [[Koopa Troopa]], except fireballs have no effect on it and it never leaves its shell.

|align="center"|[[File:Chainsaw SMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Chainsaw]]

|An invincible saw blade that follows a designated path. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.

|align="center"|[[File:SMWCharginChuck.png]]

|align="center"|[[Chargin' Chuck]]

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A turtle dressed in football gear who charges at Mario or Luigi. All types of Chargin' Chucks take three stomps to defeat.

*'''Clappin' Chuck:''' Jumps straight upwards and claps when Mario or Luigi approaches.

*'''Lookout Chuck:''' Charges directly at Mario or Luigi once it appears onscreen, and can jump up vertical walls. Other Chucks revert to this after one stomp.

|align="center"|[[File:SMWCheepCheep.png]]

|align="center"|[[Cheep Cheep]]

|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.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW-Circling Boo Buddies Portion.png]]

|align="center"|[[Boo Buddies|Circling Boo Buddies]]

|[[Boo|Boo Buddies]] flying in a circle formation. They are impervious to nearly all attacks.

|align="center"|[[File:SMWClimbingKoopaGreen.png]] [[File:SMWClimbingKoopaRed.png]]

|align="center"|[[Climbing Koopa]]

|The green variety moves slowly, while the red variety is as fast as Mario and Luigi.  

|align="center"|[[File:DinoRhino SMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Dino Rhino|Dino-Rhino]]

|A slow-moving ceratopsian dinosaur. When jumped on, it turns into a Dino-Torch.

|align="center"|[[File:Dino-Torch SMW sprite.png]][[File:Dino-Torch SMW fire-breathing sprite.png]]

|align="center"|[[Dino-Torch]]

|A tiny Dino-Rhino that breathes fire.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW-Disappearing Boo Buddies Portion.png]]

|align="center"|[[Disappearing Boo Buddy]]

|A [[Boo|Boo Buddy]] found in a group that disappears and reappears.

|align="center"|[[File:SMWDB.png]]

|align="center"|[[Dry Bones]]

|A [[Koopa Troopa]] skeleton. It falls apart when Mario or Luigi stomps on it, and after a short time, it will reform its body. It can also throw bones at Mario or Luigi. It is impervious to fireballs.

|align="center"|[[File:Eerie.png]]

|align="center"|[[Eerie]]

|A dinosaur-like ghost that floats in zigzag patterns. Eeries are impervious to most attacks.

|align="center"|[[File:FallingSpikes.png]]

|align="center"|[[Falling spike]]

|A spiked obstacle that falls from the ceiling.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW-JumpingPiranhaFire.png]]

|align="center"|[[Fire P-Pakkun]]

|This rare Jumping Piranha Plant spits fireballs.

|align="center"|[[File:Fire Snake (SMW).png]]

|align="center"|[[Fire Snake (Super Mario World)|Fire Snake]]

|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.

|align="center"|[[File:Fish Bone SMW sprite.png]]

|align="center"|[[Fish Bone|Fishbone]]

|A darting fish skeleton. It is impervious to fireballs.

|align="center"|[[File:Fishing Boo SMW sprite.png]]

|align="center"|[[Fishing Boo|Fishin' Boo]]

|A [[Lakitu]]-like ghost in a cloud, fishing with a blue flame.

|align="center"|[[File:Fishin' Lakitu.png]]

|align="center"|[[Fishin' Lakitu]]

|A Lakitu fishing with a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. If Mario or Luigi takes the bait, the enemy turns into a normal Lakitu.

|align="center"|[[File:Rainbowshell.gif]]

|align="center"|[[Shell (flashing)|Flashing Shell]]

|After its transformation, the flashing Shell attempts to hit Mario or Luigi by spinning around and dashing towards him.

|align="center"|[[File:Mine SMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Floating Mine]]

|A floating spiked mine. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.

|align="center"|[[File:SMWFlyingGoomba.png]]

|align="center"|[[Flying Goomba (Galoomba)|Flying Goomba]]

|A hopping winged [[Galoomba|Goomba]].

|align="center"|[[File:FuzziesSMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Fuzzy]]

|A black fur ball that follows a set path. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Goomba Sprite.png]]

|align="center"|[[Galoomba|Goomba]]

|A round, chestnut-like creature. After stomping a Goomba, Mario or Luigi can carry it for a short distance and throw it. Some Goombas come floating in bubbles.

|align="center"|[[File:Grinder SMW sprite.png]]

|align="center"|[[Grinder]]

|A spinning saw blade. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.

|align="center"|[[File:Hothead SMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Hothead]]

|A giant spark that slowly circles a platform. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump. The only way to defeat this enemy is with a Super Star.

|align="center"|[[File:SMWJumpingPiranhaPlant.png]] [[File:JumpPumpkinPlant SMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Jumping Piranha Plant]]

|A carnivorous plant that jumps out of a pipe. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW KoopaParatroopa Green.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaParatroopa Red.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaParatroopa Yellow.png]]<br>[[File:SMW KoopaParatroopaMask Green.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaParatroopaMask Red.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaParatroopaMask Yellow.png]]

|align="center"|[[Koopa Paratroopa]]

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*'''Green Koopa Paratroopa:''' A green [[Koopa Troopa]] with wings. Jumps around aimlessly.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW KoopaTroopa Green.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaTroopa Red.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaTroopa Blue.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaTroopa Yellow.png]]<br>[[File:SMW MaskKoopa Green.png]] [[File:SMW MaskKoopa Red.png]] [[File:SMW MaskKoopa Blue.png]] [[File:SMW MaskKoopa Yellow.png]]

|align="center"|[[Koopa Troopa]] / Mask Koopa

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*'''Yellow Koopa Troopa:''' This turtle walks towards Mario or Luigi and drops a [[coin]] if stomped.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW KoopaTroopaNoShell Green.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaTroopaNoShell Red.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaTroopaNoShell Yellow.png]] [[File:SMW KoopaTroopaNoShell Blue.png]]

|align="center"|[[Beach Koopa|Koopa without a Shell]]

|A shell-less Koopa Troopa. The blue ones will kick a shell if they come in contact with one. If a shell-less Koopa Troopa jumps into a yellow shell, it becomes a lethal [[Shell (flashing)|flashing Shell]].

|align="center"|[[File:LakituSMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Lakitu]]

|A turtle that rides in a [[Lakitu's Cloud|cloud]] and throws Spiny Eggs down at Mario or Luigi. If Mario or Luigi 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 will disappear.

|align="center"|[[File:PipeLakitu.png]]

|align="center"|[[Lakitu in a Pipe]]

|A Lakitu that lives in a pipe and throws Spiny Eggs at Mario or Luigi.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Lava Blubbe.png]] [[File:SMW ZigzagLavaBubble.png]]

|align="center"|[[Lava Bubble]]

|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 they run into in an attempt to hurt Mario or Luigi.

|align="center"|[[File:Li'lSparky SMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Li'l Sparky|Lil Sparky]]

|A little spark that circles a platform.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Magikoopa.png]]

|align="center"|[[Magikoopa]]

|A Koopa sorcerer in a blue robe. It changes Rotating Blocks into various enemies and items and teleports.

|align="center"|[[File:Mechakoopa.png]]

|align="center"|[[Mechakoopa]]

|A mechanical version of Bowser. After stomping it, Mario or Luigi can pick it up and use it as a weapon.

|align="center"|[[File:Mega Mole SMW sprite.png]]

|align="center"|[[Mega Mole]]

|A giant [[Monty Mole]] that lives underground. It can be ridden on.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Ninji sprite.png]]

|align="center"|[[Ninji|Mini-Ninja]]

|A black, star-like creature that jumps up and down.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Monty mole.png]]

|align="center"|[[Monty Mole]]

|A mole that pops out of mountains and the ground and gives chase.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Muncher.png]]

|align="center"|[[Muncher]]

|An invincible black plant.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Para-bomb.png]]

|align="center"|[[Parabomb|Para-bomb]]

|A parachuting Bob-omb.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Para-Goomba.png]]

|align="center"|[[Para-Goomba (Super Mario World)|Para-Goomba]]

|A parachuting Goomba.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Pillar.png]]

|align="center"|[[Pillar]]

|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 up.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW PiranhaPlant.png]] [[File:SMW Pumpkin Plant.png]]

|align="center"|[[Piranha Plant]]

|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.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Pokey.png]]

|align="center"|[[Pokey]]

|A mobile cactus with a spiked head. If Mario or Luigi 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.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Porcu-Puffer.png]]

|align="center"|[[Porcupuffer|Porcu-Puffer]]

|A fat spiny fish that swims in the water. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Rex.png]]

|align="center"|[[Rex]]

|A blue dinosaur that becomes smaller and faster when stomped on. When stomped on after that, it is defeated.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW RipVanFish.png]]

|align="center"|[[Rip Van Fish]]

|A sleeping fish that will chase after Mario or Luigi if it is awakened.

|align="center"|[[File:SpikePillar-SMW.png]]

|align="center"|[[Skewer]]

|This obstacle moves up and down, blocking the path.

|align="center"|[[File:Pointy Pillars.png]]

|align="center"|[[Spike (Super Mario World)|Spike]]

|This obstacle comes down from the ceiling or up from the floor. Most spikes do not retract all the way, leaving their points exposed.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Spike Top.png]]

|align="center"|[[Spike Top]]

|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.

|align="center"|[[File:SMW Spiny.png]]

|align="center"|[[Spiny]]

|A spiked turtle that cannot be jumped on. Spinies are born from Spiny Eggs, which are thrown by Lakitus.