Packed in with the Super Nintendo at launch, Super Mario World arrived in Japan in 1990 and was many players' first look at the new console. Takashi Tezuka directed and Shigeru Miyamoto produced, and the game took the overworld map from Super Mario Bros. 3 and spread it across Dinosaur Land, a single connected map with branching routes and hidden paths.
This is where Yoshi first appeared, swallowing enemies and spitting shells, and where the Cape Feather let Mario glide, dive-bomb and stay airborne with careful rhythm. Levels hide secret exits marked by red dots on the map, and finding them leads to Star Road and the tough Special Zone; there are 96 exits in total. Switch Palaces turn dotted outlines into solid blocks across the whole game, and a reserve box keeps a spare power-up ready for emergencies.
Tips for Super Mario World
Hit the four Switch Palaces early, since their blocks make many later stages safer.
To fly with the cape, run to full speed, jump, then tap the direction opposite your travel to pull up.
Keyholes hidden in levels unlock alternate exits.
How to Play Super Mario World
Click Play Now to launch Super Mario World directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Z (B) jumps, X (A) spin-jumps, and A or S (Y/X) run, carry objects and throw fireballs. Shift (Select) drops the reserve item and Enter pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is Super Mario World free to play?
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What console is Super Mario World for?
Super Mario World is a SNES title. Our browser-based emulator lets you experience it exactly as it was on the original hardware — no console required.
What genre is Super Mario World?
Super Mario World is a action, platformer game. It was made for the SNES.
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