Super Mario World
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(Super Nintendo - US, Platformer)
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Nintendo
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Released On:
21 Nov 1990
Mario is having a vacation in Dinosaur Land when he learns that Princess Peach Toadstool has been kidnapped by the evil King Koopa Bowser. When Mario starts searching for her he finds a giant egg with a dinosaur named Yoshi hatching out of it. Yoshi tells Mario that his fellow dinosaurs have been imprisoned in eggs by Bowser's underlings. The intrepid plumber has to travel to their castles, rescue the dinosaurs, and eventually face King Koopa himself, forcing him to release the princess.
Super Mario World is a jump-and-run platformer and a follow-up to Super Mario Bros. 3 . The gameplay is similar to previous installments and includes fast-paced platforming in mostly side-view stages populated by various enemies and traps, which must be completed within time limits. Mario has access to his traditional power-ups — the Super Mushroom that makes him bigger, the Fire Flower that allows him to throw little fireballs at enemies, and others. A new power-up is the Cape Feather: when wearing the cape, Mario can spin to hurt enemies, and fly as long as the player is able to sustain his balance in the air. Another new feature is the possibility to ride the dinosaur Yoshi, who can eat enemies and gain special attacks from some of them. In order to unlock certain areas, it is sometimes necessary to physically pick up and carry items (e.g. keys) and use them in appropriate places.
The game's world is divided into several large areas, each containing a number of stages. Outdoor scenarios prevail, but there are also many underground and underwater levels. Each large area has at least one ghost house, typically containing more elaborate traps and ghostly non-destructible enemies. In order to venture to the next area, the player usually has to visit a castle (a more difficult stage with harder enemies and dangerous traps) and defeat the boss enemy guarding it.
Many stages have secret exits, which lead to optional areas, such as fortresses with recurrent boss enemies, interconnected stages of the Star World, and Switch Palaces, which allow the player to materialize specifically colored bricks in all the stages, gaining access to power-ups and other secrets. Secret areas may also open access to other dinosaur types, with different abilities such as breathing fire or flying.
UPC-A:
045496830014 (Canada)
UPC-A:
045496830229 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
1600419783 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
4967 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
7048054516 (United States)
EAN-13:
7896273600053 (Brazil)
EAN-13:
7896273602422 (Brazil)
ASIN:
B001ACBQEG (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-5M-USA (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-MW-USA-1 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-YI-USA (United States)
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Media Type:
Cartridge
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen, Hot Seat
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player, 1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Battery Backed RAM, Super FX Chip
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this side-scrolling platformer, Mario and Luigi travel to Dinosaur Land with their new companion Yoshi to rescue Princess Toadstool and free Yoshi's kin from Bowser's capture. Players navigate through seven distinct worlds, utilizing Yoshi's abilities and a magical cape to defeat enemies and uncover hidden paths. The game encourages thorough exploration to collect starry treasures while striving to complete the main quest and save the princess.
Story
Story
After saving the Mushroom Kingdom from Bowser and the rest of the Koopas in Super Mario 3, Mario and Luigi needed to recuperate from their adventures. Together they agreed that the best place to vacation was a magical place called Dinosaur Land.
But while Mario and Luigi reclined on the beach for a relaxing nap, Princess Toadstool disappeared, apparently seized by evil forces. After searching for hours for their missing friend, Mario and Luigi came upon an enormous egg in the forest.
Suddenly the egg hatched, and out popped a young dinosaur named YOSHI, who proceeded to tell Mario and Luigi a sad tale of how his dinosaur pals were sealed in similar eggs by a group of monstrous turtles.
“Monstrous turtles!” exclaimed Luigi. “Bowser and his bunch have returned!” Mario slowly nodded his head in agreement and, along with Luigi and Yoshi, set off across Dinosaur Land to find the Princess and to free Yoshi's friends.
As they began their journey, Yoshi handed Mario a beautiful cape. “This may help you,” Yoshi said. “Some say it has magical powers.”
With a little luck (and help from a magic cape), our hearty crew can defeat the seven worlds of Bowser's Krazy Koopa Kritters. Many locations are well-hidden so explore everywhere and try everything.
Not all locations have to be explored to rescue the dinosaurs and save Princess Toadstool, but there are many “starry” treasures to be found in far-reaching places. You'll need to search all areas to find out what kinds of treasures are there… in Super Mario World.
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Yoshi
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Luigi
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Princess Toadstool
Controls
L Button
Scroll the screen forward or backward slightly in action scenes
R Button
Scroll the screen forward or backward slightly in action scenes
X Button
Make Mario accelerate
Y Button
Same as the X Button
A Button
Make Mario spin jump
B Button
Make Mario jump
Control Pad (Up)
Move Mario on the map screen
Control Pad (Down)
Crouch
Control Pad (Left)
Move Mario on the map screen
Control Pad (Right)
Move Mario on the map screen
START Button
Start the game
SELECT Button
Change selections on selection screen
How to Play
Starting The Game
Insert the Game Pak into the Super Nintendo Entertainment System® and turn the POWER switch ON. The demo screen will appear. Press the START Button (or the B or Y Button) and Save Slots for Mario A, Mario B, and Mario C will appear.
Use the + Control Pad or SELECT to choose one of the slots and also whether it is a 1-player or 2-player game. Then press START to start the game. The game consists of map screens and action screens.
Map Screen Overview
The game begins at Yoshi's house. Move Mario (or Luigi) by using the + Control Pad. At first, Mario can only go left or right from Yoshi's house. However, once Mario has cleared some of the areas, he will be able to move farther along.
If you wish to see the rest of the map, press the START button and use the + Control Pad to scroll the screen. Press the START Button again to return to where you were.
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This scrolling feature can't be done in World 1, but it can be done in most later worlds.
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Some points on the map are red. These areas have a normal goal and a special goal (or secret keyhole).
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If you find the special goal, a new route will appear on the map. Many of these new routes can be used as a shortcut.
Action Screen Basics
Press the B or Y Button while on the map to enter an area. If you can get Mario to the end goal safely, the area will be cleared. Once an area is cleared, you can return there as many times as you wish.
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Castles and fortresses can only be finished once.
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If you go into an area that has already been cleared, you can return to the map screen by pressing START, then SELECT.
Losing Marios
When you lose all of your Marios, your game is over. You lose one Mario in the following situations:
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When Small Mario is touched or bitten by an enemy.
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When Mario falls into a hole.
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When Mario does not reach the goal before the timer reaches zero.
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When Mario gets pushed off the screen (in the automatic scrolling areas).
If you are Fire Mario, Caped Mario, or Super Mario, being touched or bitten by an enemy will transform you back to Small Mario.
Coins and Items
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Gather 100 regular coins and you'll earn an extra Mario.
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Gather 5 Dragon Coins in 1 course and you'll earn an extra Mario. Dragon Coins also count as regular coins.
Sometimes when you hit a block while travelling through the course, items that give Mario more power will appear. If you take an item when Mario already has extra power, the item will be stocked at the top of the screen.
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Only one item can be held in stock.
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When Mario is running out of power, the stocked item will automatically drop down.
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You may press the SELECT Button to make the item drop down when you want it to.
If Super Mario gets a Fire Flower or Cape Feather, he'll gain more power, and the Super Mushroom will be added to the stock. When Fire Mario takes a Cape Feather that is in stock, or when Caped Mario takes a Fire Flower that is in stock, you can swap items.
Midway Gate and Goal
There is a gate in the middle of the course. This is called a Midway Gate. If you break the tape at this gate, even if you lose a life before reaching your goal, you can restart from the Midway Gate. And if Small Mario cuts the rope, he'll become Super Mario!
A moving Giant Gate awaits you at the goal. Time it so that you break the tape while it is high in the air and you'll get Gold Stars corresponding to that height.
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If you collect 100 Gold Stars you get to play a bonus game where you can get more Marios.
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If Mario can make it to the goal while on Yoshi's back, they'll start out on the next course together.
Bonus Game
Hit all the rotating item blocks from beneath. The idea is to get a row of blocks with the same picture to win an Extra 1-Up Mushroom. It's just like tic-tac-toe! You get an extra Mario for every Extra Mario Mushroom you receive.
2-Player Game
In the 2-player game, Player 1 (with Controller 1) is Mario and Player 2 (with Controller 2) is Luigi. Player 1 and Player 2 take turns in clearing the action screen panels.
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When only Controller 1 is connected, both players can take turns using the Controller.
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If both controllers are connected, one player controls Mario and the other controls Luigi.
If one player fails to clear a course, it is the other player's turn. When a player enters the course in which the other player has reached the Midway Gate, that player also starts the course from a point near the Midway Gate.
Transferring Extra Players
If you press the L or R Button at the map screen, the transfer screen will appear. This screen also appears if one of the players finishes the game. When this appears, you can give some of your Marios (or Luigis) to the other player.
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One Controller: Press the B Button to give one of Luigi's lives to Mario; press the A Button to give one of Mario's lives to Luigi.
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Two Controllers: Player 2 (with Controller 2) can
Tips & Maps
Caped Mario
This is used to spin Mario's cape to defeat enemies. You can also hit blocks from the side.
Quick take-off
Hold down the Y and B Buttons, and use the Control Pad to change directions.
Jump
Hold down the Y Button.
Acceleration
Run with your arms out to the side.
Fortress
There are dinosaurs called Reznor waiting in all four fortresses. No doubt they've been put under a terrible spell by Koopa. They'll do anything for him, so watch out!
Haunted House
The inside of this old wooden house is dark, scary, and swarming with ghosts and spirits. What's more, the door is nearly impossible to find. So you're going to need to put on your thinking caps to escape from here.
Yoshi's House
This is the starting point for the game but the house is empty. It looks like the elusive Yoshi has gone out. You better look for him and look quickly! By the way, Yoshi was first discovered on Yoshi's Island, that's how he got his name.
The Castles
Within seven castles, the Koopa Kids each hold one of Yoshi's friends capative inside an egg. There are lots of traps waiting for you when you try to get through the kids' rooms. What's more, the kids will come at you with a variety of attacks. Exploring these fortresses is enough to drive you crazy!
KEYHOLES
From the Donut Plains onwards, many course points are red. At these course points are hidden different goals and keyholes as shown here. Keys USUALLY lay next to the keyhole. If Mario takes a key and moves over the keyhole, he can exit the course to another area. If Mario is on Yoshi when he finds the key, they can move over the keyhole with Yoshi holding the key in its mouth.
STAR ROAD
Find this star on the map screen and you know you've come to a strange place! But don't worry, if you can solve this puzzle, something good is bound to happen.
Switch Palace
Jump on the big switch here and the yellow blocks with dotted lines in the middle of the course will change to exclamation blocks. This makes it easier to clear the course. The switch palaces come in three other colors; you definitely want to find these.
Items & Weapons
Super Star
They make Mario invincible.
Egg
There's always something fun inside one of these!
3-Up Moon
This will give Mario three extra lives.
Berry
You will gain an extra Mario if you feed Yoshi enough berries.
Jumping Board
Time it right and you can do a super high jump.
Power Balloon
Mario's body will swell up when he has these, which will allow him to drift through the sky for a fixed amount of time.
Yoshi's Wings
Yoshi can fly if you take these when Mario's riding Yoshi.
Prize Block
Hit this from beneath to get a coin or item.
Jump Block
This block bounces along and sometimes throws out items.
Rotating block
Hit this block and it will rotate for a fixed amount of time.
Switch Block
This block turns certain objects into coins and vice-versa.
Grab Block
You can hold or throw this block.
Message Block
This gives you hints and advice during the game.
Bonus Block
If you get 30 coins in one course, punch it to get an extra Mario mushroom.
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