Play Super Mario World 3 - The New Islands Online

You bounce through deceptively tricky levels, hunting hidden P-switches and laughing as Mario turns into a ridiculous floating bubble. Yoshi’s here, the sprites look ripped from a lost SNES cart, and the jumps feel just right.

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Game Overview

Super Mario World 3: The New Islands is a fan-made game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by enthusiasts rather than an official Nintendo team. It arrived much later than the SNES's commercial lifespan, offering a fresh set of levels that feel like they could have been part of the original 16-bit era.

You control Mario, navigating side-scrolling stages filled with familiar enemies and new obstacles. The main goal is to reach the end of each level, defeating Bowser's forces while hunting for secret exits that unlock alternate paths. Signature mechanics include riding Yoshi, who can eat enemies and gain abilities, and discovering hidden blocks that reveal power-ups like the Cape Feather for flight. The pacing is brisk, with levels that demand precise jumps and quick reactions, though the difficulty remains fair and encourages exploration. It feels like revisiting an old friend who still has a few new tricks to show you.