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{{redirect|Super Mario Bros. 4|the [[Nelsonic Game Watch]] based on the game that also uses this title|[[Super Mario World (Nelsonic Game Watch)]]}} | {{redirect|Super Mario Bros. 4|the [[Nelsonic Game Watch]] based on the game that also uses this title|[[Super Mario World (Nelsonic Game Watch)]]}} | ||
{{redirect|SMW|the game known as "Super Mario Wii" in South Korea|[[Super Mario Galaxy]]}} | {{redirect|SMW|the game known as "Super Mario Wii" in South Korea|[[Super Mario Galaxy]]}} | ||
{{distinguish|Super Mario Land|Super Mario 3D | {{distinguish|Super Mario Land|Super Mario 3D World|Super Nintendo World}} | ||
{{game infobox | {{game infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Super Mario World Box.png|260px]] | |image=[[File:Super Mario World Box.png|260px]] | ||
|developer=[[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]] | |developer=[[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|release='''SNES:'''<br>{{flag list|Japan|November 21, 1990<ref>{{ | |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 18, 1991<ref>''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' [[smashwiki:Masterpieces|Masterpieces]]</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}}'''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}} | ||
|languages={{languages| | |languages={{languages|en_us=y|jp=y}} | ||
|genre=[[Genre#Platform games|Platformer]], action-adventure | |genre=[[Genre#Platform games|Platformer]], action-adventure | ||
|modes=Single player, multiplayer | |modes=Single player, multiplayer | ||
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===Yoshis=== | ===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 | 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|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=''[[Mario Mania]]'' Nintendo Player's Guide|page=43}}</ref> (or Double Jump)<ref>{{cite|title=''Super NES Nintendo Player's Guide''|page=13 and 15|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|date=1992}}</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. | 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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===Enemies=== | ===Enemies=== | ||
<!--NOTE TO EDITORS: Please do not change every instance of "Goomba" into "Galoomba." They are not typos. They were mislocalized as such at the time. Also, please take a look at MarioWiki:Proposals/Archive/47#The_Usage_of_Old_Names_in_Articles and MarioWiki:Naming#Name changes --> | <!--NOTE TO EDITORS: Please do not change every instance of "Goomba" into "Galoomba." They are not typos. They were mislocalized as such at the time. Also, please take a look at MarioWiki:Proposals/Archive/47#The_Usage_of_Old_Names_in_Articles and MarioWiki:Naming#Name changes --> | ||
''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 | ''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; however, their behaviors are unaltered. | |||
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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. | 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]] | |[[Yoshi's Island 1]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]] | ||
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|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaTroopaNoShell Red.png]] | |style="background:white"|[[File:SMW KoopaTroopaNoShell Red.png]] | ||
|[[Unshelled Koopa]] (Red) | |[[Unshelled Koopa Troopa|Unshelled Koopa]] (Red) | ||
|align=left|A shell-less Koopa Troopa that avoids edges. It becomes a red Koopa Troopa after entering a shell. | |align=left|A shell-less Koopa Troopa that avoids edges. It becomes a red Koopa Troopa after entering a shell. | ||
|[[Yoshi's Island 2]] | |[[Yoshi's Island 2]] | ||
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|style="background:white"|[[File:SMWBooBuddy.png]] | |style="background:white"|[[File:SMWBooBuddy.png]] | ||
|[[Boo|Boo Buddy]] | |[[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]] | |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|Boo Buddies]] flying in a circle formation. They are impervious to nearly all attacks. | ||
|[[Donut Ghost House]] | |[[Donut Ghost House]] | ||
|[[Valley Ghost House]] | |[[Valley Ghost House]] | ||
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|style="background:white"|[[File:Li'lSparky SMW.png]] | |style="background:white"|[[File:Li'lSparky SMW.png]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Lil Sparky]] | ||
|align=left|A little spark that circles a platform. | |align=left|A little spark that circles a platform. | ||
|[[6 Wendy's Castle|#6 Wendy's Castle]] | |[[6 Wendy's Castle|#6 Wendy's Castle]] | ||
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|align=left|A giant metal ball thrown by Bowser. It cannot be stomped on, but it can be bounced off with a Spin Jump. | |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]] | |colspan=2|[[Front Door|Bowser's Castle]] | ||
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|style="background:white"|[[File:Grey Bowser Statue.png]] | |||
|[[Bowser Statue]] (Gray) | |||
|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]] | |||
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|style="background:white"|[[File:Gold Bowser Statue.png]] | |||
|Bowser Statue (Gold) | |||
|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]] | |||
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|style="background:white"|[[File:Chainsaw SMW.png]] | |style="background:white"|[[File:Chainsaw SMW.png]] | ||
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|[[Yoshi's Island 4]] | |[[Yoshi's Island 4]] | ||
|[[Sunken Ghost Ship]] | |[[Sunken Ghost Ship]] | ||
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|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Floor gap trap.png|80px]] | |style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Floor gap trap.png|80px]] | ||
|[[Haunted Hole]] | |[[Haunted Hole]]<ref>{{cite|author=Averill, Alan, Jessica Folsom, Steve Grimm, George Sinfield, and Jennifer Villarreal|date=2002|title=''Nintendo Power Advance''|format=Vol. 4|location=Redmond|publisher=Nintendo of America|isbn=1-930206-21-6|page=59}}</ref> | ||
|align=left|A gap in the platform that moves left and right. | |align=left|A gap in the platform that moves left and right. | ||
|colspan=2|[[Choco-Ghost House]] | |colspan=2|[[Choco-Ghost House]] | ||
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|[[7 Larry's Castle|#7 Larry's Castle]] | |[[7 Larry's Castle|#7 Larry's Castle]] | ||
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|style="background:white"| | |style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Spike Trap.png]] | ||
|[[Spike Trap | |[[Spike Trap]] | ||
|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. | |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]] | |[[1 Iggy's Castle|#1 Iggy's Castle]] | ||
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|align=left|The eggs knocked out of Prize Blocks hatch into Yoshis. When a ridden Yoshi lays an egg, another item comes out. | |align=left|The eggs knocked out of Prize Blocks hatch into Yoshis. When a ridden Yoshi lays an egg, another item comes out. | ||
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|style="background:white"|[[File: | |style="background:white"|[[File:BerryRed.gif]] | ||
|[[fruit (Yoshi food)|Red Berries]] | |[[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. | |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. | ||
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|style="background:white"|[[File: | |style="background:white"|[[File:BerryPink.gif]] | ||
|[[fruit (Yoshi food)|Pink Berries]] | |[[fruit (Yoshi food)|Pink Berries]] | ||
|align=left|Eating two Pink Berries produces a [[Yoshi Cloud]]. | |align=left|Eating two Pink Berries produces a [[Yoshi Cloud]]. | ||
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|style="background:white"|[[File: | |style="background:white"|[[File:BerryGreen.gif]] | ||
|[[fruit (Yoshi food)|Green Berries]] | |[[fruit (Yoshi food)|Green Berries]] | ||
|align=left|Eating a Green Berry adds 20 seconds to the time limit. | |align=left|Eating a Green Berry adds 20 seconds to the time limit. | ||
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|style="background:white"|[[File:OX Block.png]] | |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> | |[[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 Comics|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. | |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. | ||
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|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW WaterLift.png]] | |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. | |align=left|A grassy platform that floats on [[water]]. The platform will sink if Mario steps on it, and it will rise back up. | ||
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|style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Spotlight (Gray).png]] | |style="background:white"|[[File:SMW Sprite Spotlight (Gray).png]] | ||
|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. | |align=left|Helps Mario see in the dark. It appears only in [[Bowser's Castle]] and is triggered by a red ? Block. | ||
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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> | 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]]'' | 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]]''. | ||
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> | 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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==Development== | ==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 | 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|language=en-us|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|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|title=''Mario Mania'' Player's Guide|page=32|date=August 1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</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 | 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|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0MbGdkbeEU|author=Grooveraider|date=February 6, 2008|title=Super Nintendo: Parents not gonna like what they hear...|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTzyz2TgGls|author=Grooveraider|title=Parents Upset Over New Nintendo Console - Super Nintendo - Circa 1991|publisher=YouTube|date=August 10, 2011|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref> Miyamoto has stated that this is his favorite game of the ''Super Mario'' franchise.<ref>{{cite|url=www.engadget.com/2010-11-09-super-mario-world-is-miyamotos-favorite-mario-game.html|author=Mitchell, Richard|date=November 9. 2010|publisher=Engadget|language=en|accessdate=June 27, 2024|title=This is Shigeru Miyamoto's Favorite ''Super Mario'' Game}}</ref> | ||
==Pre-release and unused content== | ==Pre-release and unused content== | ||
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==Glitches== | ==Glitches== | ||
{{main|List of Super Mario World glitches}} | {{main|List of Super Mario World glitches}} | ||
[[File:Fireball kill.png|thumb|Glitchy graphic from destroying Iggy's fireball]] | |||
[[File:Sorbetislandbug.png|thumb|right|The miscolored overworld glitch]] | |||
===Glitched graphics from defeated enemies=== | ===Glitched graphics from defeated enemies=== | ||
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. | 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=== | ===Miscolored overworld=== | ||
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]]. | 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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**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"). | **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. | **[[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 | ***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|language=en|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|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. | *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. | *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. | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
===Critical 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 | ''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''|language=en|publisher=Metacritic|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 | 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|language=en|date=February 6, 2007|url=www.gamespot.com/reviews/super-mario-world-review/1900-6165471|title=''Super Mario World'' Review|publisher=GameSpot|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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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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> | 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 | The game was placed 16th in the 100th issue of ''[[Nintendo Power]]''{{'}}s "100 best Nintendo games of all time" in 1997.<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 100|date=September 1997|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}{{page needed}}</ref> The game placed 47th in the 200th issue of GameInformer's "Top 200 Games of All Time." | ||
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Set4.jpg|A set of unpainted figurines from ''Super Mario World'' | 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. | 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| | Super Mario World Twin Cooker.jpg|The Super Mario Twin Cooker, a cooking item for household kitchens.<ref>{{cite|publisher=YouTube|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)|author=Cabbusses's Retro Obscurities|language=ja|date=August 3, 2019|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 | 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|url=x-entertainment.com/updates/2003/07/28/super-mario-ice-cream|title=Super Mario Ice Cream?|publisher=X-Entertainment|date=July 28, 2003|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}{{dead link}}</ref> | ||
Kraft MC box.jpg|[[Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner|''Super Mario Bros.'' Macaroni & Cheese Dinner]] | 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 | 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|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_JbRstTQ9E|title=Super Mario Bros Cookie Boxes|date=September 24, 2009|accessdate=June 27, 2024|publisher=YouTube|language=en}}</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'' | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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| | 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|language=en|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NsjBFVHsCQ|title=Nelsonic Super Mario World Game Watch|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 27, 2024|date=November 19, 2015}}</ref> | ||
SMW Water Toy.jpg|Another version of the water squirter toy | 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'' | marioslots.jpg|A slot machine toy sold in Japan that features artwork from ''Super Mario World'' | ||
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*''[[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. | *''[[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. | *''{{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 | *''[[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. | ||
*''[[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. 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 | *''[[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. | ||
==References in later games== | ==References in later games== | ||
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*''[[Mario Paint]]'' – Many sounds 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 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''. | ||
*''[[Būbū Mario]]'' – Yoshi returns, and Bowser kidnaps Peach in a similar way. | *''[[Būbū Mario]]'' – Yoshi returns, and Bowser kidnaps Peach in a similar way. | ||
*''[[Mario Undōkai]]'' – The goal of the marathon is to race on Yoshis. | *''[[Mario Undōkai]]'' – The goal of the marathon is to race on Yoshis. | ||
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*''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' – An arrangement of the athletic theme from this game is available as one of the songs in [[Harmony Hustle]]. | *''[[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. | *''[[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. 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. | *''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' – This game seems to be based on ''Super Mario World'', with similar backgrounds and level styles. A [[Sumo Bro]] returns as the boss for the level [[Screwtop Tower]]. [[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]]. | *''[[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]]'' – 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]]. | ||
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*''[[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 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). | *''[[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). | ||
*''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'' – The blue and yellow Koopa Troopas return as teammates in Baseball. The yellow Paratroopa also returns as a teammate. | *''[[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. | *''[[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. | ||
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*''[[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. | *''[[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. | *''[[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 | *[[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. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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[[Category:1991 games]] | [[Category:1991 games]] | ||
[[Category:1992 games]] | [[Category:1992 games]] | ||
[[Category:Nintendo Classics]] | [[Category:Nintendo Classics]] | ||
[[Category:Player's Choice]] | [[Category:Player's Choice]] | ||
[[Category:Amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits]] | [[Category:Amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits]] | ||
