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Super Mario World

What is super mario world?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

title Super Mario World[1]
type 2D side-scrolling platform game[1]
developer Nintendo[1]
platform Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)[1]
first release year 1990[1]

Super Mario World is a 2D side-scrolling platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), first released in 1990 in Japan.

Context

Super Mario World is a 2D side-scrolling platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). It was first released in 1990 in Japan, and it follows Mario as he tries to save Princess Peach and Dinosaur Land from Bowser and the Koopalings [2]. The game is described as the fifth Super Mario game [3] and a direct sequel to Super Mario Bros. 3 [4]. Yoshi appears in this game for the first time [3].

Documented claims

  • Super Mario World is a direct sequel to Super Mario Bros. 3. [4]
  • Yoshi appears in this game for the first time. [3]

Questions and answers

What console can I play Super Mario World on?

Super Mario World is available on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) [1].

What is the Super Mario World called?

The game is titled Super Mario World [1].

When was Super Mario World released?

It was first released in 1990 in Japan [2].

Sources

  1. Super Mario World — mariowiki.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Super Mario World - IGN — ign.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Super Mario World (SNES, 1990) — Complete Guide | SLB — superluigibros.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Super Mario World — nintendo.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture