Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Adventure, Platform
- Platforms: Game Boy Advance, Wii U
- Developers: Nintendo
- Publishers: Gradiente, iQue, Nintendo
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 (2001)
Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World is a remake of the Super Nintendo classic Super Mario World, released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001. The game stars Mario and his dinosaur friend Yoshi as they travel through Dinosaur Land to save Princess Peach from Bowser.
Super Mario Advance 2 features updated graphics and sound, as well as some new content not found in the original game. This includes a new playable character, Baby Mario, and a new mode called Challenge Mode.
Gameplay
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 is a side-scrolling platformer. Players control Mario or Yoshi as they run, jump, and shoot their way through a variety of levels. The game features a wide range of enemies and obstacles, as well as power-ups that give Mario and Yoshi new abilities.
One of the most iconic features of Super Mario World is the ability to ride Yoshi. Yoshi can eat enemies, flutter jump, and ground pound, giving Mario new ways to explore the levels.
Levels
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 features a total of 96 levels, including 72 main levels, 16 secret levels, and 8 star road levels. The levels are set in a variety of environments, including forests, caves, castles, and underwater.
Each level is filled with enemies and obstacles, as well as hidden items and secrets. Players must use their skills and abilities to overcome the challenges and reach the end of each level.
Power-Ups
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 features a variety of power-ups that give Mario and Yoshi new abilities. These power-ups include:
- Super Mushroom: Makes Mario or Yoshi grow larger and stronger.
- Fire Flower: Gives Mario or Yoshi the ability to shoot fireballs.
- Cape Feather: Gives Mario or Yoshi the ability to fly.
- Super Star: Makes Mario or Yoshi invincible and allows them to defeat enemies with a single touch.
Characters
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 features a variety of characters, including:
- Mario: The main protagonist of the game.
- Yoshi: Mario’s dinosaur friend.
- Princess Peach: The princess of the Mushroom Kingdom.
- Bowser: The main antagonist of the game.
- Toad: A friendly mushroom who helps Mario and Yoshi on their journey.
Challenge Mode
Challenge Mode is a new mode that was added to Super Mario Advance 2. This mode features a series of challenging levels that are designed to test the player’s skills.
Challenge Mode levels are typically more difficult than the main game levels, and they require players to use all of their abilities to complete them.
Reception
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its updated graphics and sound, as well as its new content.
The game was also a commercial success, selling over 5 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 is considered to be one of the best remakes of all time. The game is still enjoyed by fans today, and it is considered to be a classic of the platformer genre.
The game’s success helped to spawn a series of Super Mario Advance games, which remade other classic Mario games for the Game Boy Advance. These games include Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario 64 DS.
Conclusion
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 is a fantastic remake of a classic game. The game features updated graphics and sound, as well as new content not found in the original game.
Whether you’re a long-time fan of Super Mario World or a newcomer to the series, Super Mario Advance 2 is a must-play. The game is a great example of how to successfully remake a classic game for a new generation of players.
Review Score
9/10
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