Super Mario World

“Super Mario World” on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is widely regarded as one of the greatest platforming games of all time. Released in 1990 in Japan and 1991 in North America, it introduced players to Yoshi, Mario’s dinosaur companion, and featured a vast, interconnected world map filled with secrets and hidden levels. The game expanded upon the traditional Mario formula with new power-ups like the Cape Feather, allowing Mario to fly, and a greater emphasis on exploration and non-linear progression. Its vibrant graphics, memorable music, and innovative level design cemented its status as a flagship title for the SNES and a benchmark for the platforming genre.