Play Super Mario World Expansion Deluxe Online

Super Mario World Expansion Deluxe is the kind of fan-made mod that makes you forget it wasn’t an official release. The first thing you’ll notice? The colors—somehow even brighter than the original, with these lush, detailed backgrounds that make Dinosaur Land feel brand new again. And then you hit the first level, and suddenly there’s a weird little twist—maybe a hidden block path that wasn’t there before, or a Koopa shell bouncing in a way that forces you to rethink your jump.

It’s got all the tight controls and satisfying platforming of the SNES classic, but with levels that actually surprise you. Like, one minute you’re dodging Piranha Plants in a familiar-looking jungle, and the next you’re in this bizarre ghost house where the doors rearrange themselves. And yeah, Yoshi’s still your best buddy, but now he’s got a few new tricks—nothing game-breaking, just little touches that make him even more fun to ride.

What really gets me is how it balances nostalgia with fresh ideas. Some of the secrets are so well-hidden, I had to call up my old Mario-obsessed friend for help. If you’ve ever wondered what a lost sequel to Super Mario World might’ve looked like, this is probably it.