Super Mario World (Sega Mega Drive)

Infobox VG
title = Super Mario World


developer = Hong Kong original
publisher =
designer =
engine =
released = ^HK Unknown
genre = Action, Platform
modes = Single-player; multiplayer (up to 2 players)
ratings = n/a (not rated)
platforms = Sega Mega Drive
media =
requirements =
input = Sega Genesis controller(s)

"Super Mario World" is a hack of a Sega Mega Drive game, called "Squirrel King", that uses ripped graphics from Super Mario Bros. as well as edited sprites to make the "Squirrel King" characters look like Mario ones. Instead of stomping on enemies, they throw crates at them. Sometimes crates have helpful things like extra fireballs, extra lives, and health boosts. Other times, they have "power-downs" that reduce the player's health. In addition to traditional Mario environment, there are also jungle and cavern environments to negotiate with bottomless pits that instantly eliminate of the players' lives.

Since the game is in the English language, it is assumed that it was intended for an international audience. While Bowser is still breathing fire, the boss screen is a split screen instead of single screen action. It takes at least eight hits from randomly appearing crates and/or fireballs to defeat Bowser. The music in the boss fights and after the first two levels of the game are not reminiscent of that of any Super Mario Bros. game and were leftovers from the "Squirrel King" ROM.

ee also

* Super Mario World, the licensed version of the game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System