Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1990
Super Mario World
The SNES launch title that brought Mario to the 16-bit era and introduced Yoshi.
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Format
- Cartridge
- Genre
- Platformer
- Released
- 1990
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Overview
Super Mario World follows Mario through a colorful kingdom of interconnected levels, secret areas, and varied terrain. It introduced Yoshi, who would go on to become a recurring mascot for the franchise. Developed by Nintendo EAD, it is widely considered a definitive platformer of the 16-bit era.
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Why it matters
As the Super Nintendo Entertainment System's North American launch title, it set the tone for the console's first-year lineup. Its level design and introduction of Yoshi helped define what 16-bit platforming could be.
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The physical edition
A complete copy typically includes the cartridge and an instruction booklet, often housed in a cardboard box. Packaging details vary by region and release, so check the specific edition you are considering.
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Playing it today
The cartridge runs natively on original SNES hardware, and the game is also available on modern emulation platforms. No special peripherals are needed to play.