Super Mario World
Super Mario World for SNES
Super Mario World takes Mario and Luigi to Dinosaur Land, where Bowser and the Koopalings have captured Princess Toadstool and imprisoned Yoshi’s friends. The adventure expands the side-scrolling formula with a connected world map, branching routes, secret exits, and stages that can reshape the path ahead. Clearing a level is only part of the challenge; finding its hidden goal may open an entirely different road.
Mario Meets Yoshi
Yoshi changes how familiar hazards are approached. He can swallow many enemies, gain special effects from differently colored shells, and give Mario an extra chance to recover from danger. The Cape Feather adds another major layer, allowing Mario to spin-attack, glide, and eventually fly when enough running speed is built. Those abilities are useful in combat, but they also reveal alternate routes, hidden blocks, and out-of-the-way secrets.
Routes Worth Revisiting
Dinosaur Land moves from open plains and caves to forests, fortresses, haunted houses, underwater stages, and Bowser’s territory. Switch Palaces activate helpful blocks across many courses, while Ghost Houses hide unconventional exits behind doors and puzzles. The Star Road and other optional routes reward players who revisit cleared areas and study the map. Checkpoints and a reserve-item box make longer stages more manageable without removing the need for precise movement.
The local two-player mode lets Mario and Luigi take turns progressing through the same campaign. Developed and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, this cartridge supports one or two players and uses battery-backed saving. Its mix of responsive platforming, layered secrets, and flexible routing makes exploration as important as reaching the final castle.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Super Mario World | SNES | Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Uptron Computer (PTE) Ltd. | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Canada Ltd. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Erbe Software, S.A. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Playtronic Industrial Ltda. | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Cartridge | SNES | MobyGames |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (256 colors) | SNES | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Hot Seat | SNES | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-2 Players | SNES | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Battery Backed RAM | SNES | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 2 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Platformer | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SNS-MW-USA-1 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 players | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | North America | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1990-11-21 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 1991-08 | United States | MobyGames |
| 1992 | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore | MobyGames |
| 1992 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 1992 | Canada | MobyGames |
| 1992-04 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 1992-04-11 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 1993-08-30 | Brazil | MobyGames |
| 1991-08-13 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 1991-08-23 | North America | PriceCharting |
| August 23, 1991 | North America | PriceCharting |
| August 13, 1991 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Media PN | SHVC-MW-JPN | Japan | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4902370501247 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214717417 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNS-MW-USA-1 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496830014 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1600419783 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00002STXQ | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNSP-MW-ASI | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1429577956 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNSP-MW-NOE-1 | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496330590 | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496830014 | Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1600419783 | Canada | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNSP-MW-UKV | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNSP-MW-ESP | Spain | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 7896273600053 | Brazil | MobyGames |
| asin | B00002STXQ | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 175892071 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 045496830014 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #SNS-MW-USA-1 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
