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Chrono_Cross
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Favorite games: Animal Crossing
Posts: 146
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Age: 19
Join date: 2012-01-04
Favorite games: Animal Crossing
Posts: 146
Reputation: 106
Age: 19
Join date: 2012-01-04
My older brother was a huge gamer. As an infant he forced me to watch him play the latest, greatest games like Mega Man and Mario. As I grew older I developed an interest in video games and Super Mario World was one of the first games I had ever played.
After days and days of trying to get past certain points (due to the fact my SNES would go out and delete my current data at any given moment), I found enjoyment replaying these levels over and over. It didn't feel like a task at all, rather, an opportunity to memorize and find every secret.
Super Mario World doesn't differentiate itself from the rest of the series like Super Mario Bros. 3 did. Rather, it simply perfects it. Venturing through the world map, you'll witness some of the most brilliant level designs in platforming period.
Another standout is the fan favorite's debut, Yoshi. The famous green dinosaur plays a significantly huge role throughout Super Mario World, as he's fun to use but more importantly helpful. Sadly the power ups are a little lacking. With only the Fire Flower and Cape as choices, World pales into comparison to Super Mario Bros. 3's arsenal.
Though if there is one thing I could rant about when it comes to Super Mario World, it's that the score is phenomenal. A soundtrack that will be stuck in your head for the rest of your life it's so catchy.
The GBA difference:
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 for the GBA, adds little to nothing new. Adding a rebooted version of Mario Bros. with optional local multiplayer isn't a must have feature. Including a little cinema before the title screen for Super Mario World explaining how Princess Toadstool was kidnapped by Bowser and including some unnecessary voice acting for Mario is, well, unnecessary.
Other than in-depth stats on your progress, nothing here that's "new" is worthwhile. Nothing to really make you want to play this version over the SNES original when, practically, this is the exact same game except on a handheld.
Conclusion-
The portable version doesn't really add anything worthwhile for Mario fans. Yet it's still as fun to play as it was in 1991. Which is why I think Super Mario World is like cheese: It's always better with age.
9/10
9- Awesome This game has little in the way of flaws, and is a highly enjoyable experience.
After days and days of trying to get past certain points (due to the fact my SNES would go out and delete my current data at any given moment), I found enjoyment replaying these levels over and over. It didn't feel like a task at all, rather, an opportunity to memorize and find every secret.
Super Mario World doesn't differentiate itself from the rest of the series like Super Mario Bros. 3 did. Rather, it simply perfects it. Venturing through the world map, you'll witness some of the most brilliant level designs in platforming period.
Another standout is the fan favorite's debut, Yoshi. The famous green dinosaur plays a significantly huge role throughout Super Mario World, as he's fun to use but more importantly helpful. Sadly the power ups are a little lacking. With only the Fire Flower and Cape as choices, World pales into comparison to Super Mario Bros. 3's arsenal.
Though if there is one thing I could rant about when it comes to Super Mario World, it's that the score is phenomenal. A soundtrack that will be stuck in your head for the rest of your life it's so catchy.
The GBA difference:
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 for the GBA, adds little to nothing new. Adding a rebooted version of Mario Bros. with optional local multiplayer isn't a must have feature. Including a little cinema before the title screen for Super Mario World explaining how Princess Toadstool was kidnapped by Bowser and including some unnecessary voice acting for Mario is, well, unnecessary.
Other than in-depth stats on your progress, nothing here that's "new" is worthwhile. Nothing to really make you want to play this version over the SNES original when, practically, this is the exact same game except on a handheld.
Conclusion-
The portable version doesn't really add anything worthwhile for Mario fans. Yet it's still as fun to play as it was in 1991. Which is why I think Super Mario World is like cheese: It's always better with age.
9/10
9- Awesome This game has little in the way of flaws, and is a highly enjoyable experience.
on Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:24 pm by 
