

That being said, if it weren't for Super Mario World, we wouldn't have the delightful Yoshi. 3's assortment of clever power-ups over the years so I have to give it the win in this category. This is certainly a close call but I've had a bit more fun with Super Mario Bros. There are also a few gimmicky power-ups like the Power Balloon that makes Mario fill with air and float, Yoshi's Wings which allow him to fly, and Baby Yoshis that can transform into normal sized ones after eating enough enemies and such. Besides that, the Cape Feather is very similar to Raccoon Mario although you can tent your cape up to effortlessly glide through stages. Meanwhile, Super Mario World has the best power-up of all: Yoshi! Riding him around while gobbling up enemies is so much fun. How cool is that? Additionally, the goofy Frog Suit and awesome Hammer Suit offer a ton of variety to the gameplay.

3 allows Mario to transform into a flying raccoon or better yet a Tanooki which allows him to turn into an invincible statue. Aside from the common power-ups, Super Mario Bros. 3 are simply unforgettable Power-upsĮven though both of these classic platformers play somewhat similarly, the primary difference is their selection of power-ups.

3 is incredibly fun, Super Mario World definitely has the more satisfying game world. Although working your way through the remarkably distinct lands of Super Mario Bros. The ability to play stages again in order to unlock hidden exits and visit Switch Palaces to activate blocks that will then appear in the stages is absolutely phenomenal and makes Super Mario World's campaign extremely rewarding, especially for perfectionists. 3 is broken up into 8 lands that contain stages within node-based structures while Super Mario World boasts an impressive overworld map that allows you to revisit stages at any time so you can discover secrets and acquire specific power-ups. 3 and Super Mario World have very different overworld layouts. 3's variety of enemies, unique situations, and fun-filled themes make it stand out as the winner here. Anyway, even though they both offer a solid selection of stages, I can safely say that Super Mario Bros. Also, Mario fans looking for a challenge will have a blast within the hidden Special Zone stages that conclude with the rewarding message "You Are A Super Player!!" spelled out in glittering gold coins. Other stages will have you dodging giant Banzai Bills, trying not to annoy Wigglers in the Forest of Illusion, and taking part in some fun boss fights against the Koopalings only to end with a memorable face-off against Bowser. Super Mario World has its fair share of incredible stages, too the coolest of which are the Ghost Houses that usually feature secret exits and satisfying puzzles. To top it all off, there's a ton of very cool secrets to discover as well. Plus, the fortress and airship stages make for some enjoyable challenges that act as milestones for your journey and who can forget the Tower stage in Sky Land? There's so much fun to be had and the amount of variety is awesome, especially with quirky enemies like Big Bertha, Goombas hopping around in big shoes, Buster Beetles, and the introduction of Chain Chomps and Thwomps. Whether you're facing off against enormous enemies in Giant Land, slipping and sliding within Ice Land, or getting lost in the complex Pipe Land there's certainly a lot to see and do. 3 stands out as it features a massive variety of levels within its 8 unique worlds.

To start, let's examine the stages in each game. The question is which one of these timeless 2D platformers will win this Versus showdown? There's definitely more than one way to play these Nintendo gems! Stages Nintendo's platforming plumber has been on dozens of incredible adventures yet these classics remain 2 of his best.
