Super Mario World: The Secrets of Dinosaur Land That Keep It Legendary

Released as a launch title for the Super Nintendo, Super Mario World is still considered one of the greatest platformers of all time. It is now easy to replay through Nintendo Switch Online, letting a new generation experience its magic.

Enter Yoshi

Super Mario World marked the debut of Yoshi, the green dinosaur Mario can ride. Yoshi can eat enemies and gain special abilities depending on the color of the shell he swallows, adding a layer of strategy to every level.

A World Map Full of Secrets

Dinosaur Land is packed with alternate routes and hidden exits. There are 96 exits to discover in total, including the challenging Star Road and Special Zone. That exploration is what keeps players coming back to finish everything.

A Legacy for the Industry

Super Mario World’s level design is still used as a reference by platformer developers today, and the speedrun and romhack communities remain very active in pushing the game’s limits.

Every marker in Dinosaur Land has a story. Keep following WHISPERED MINIMAP for more classic retrospectives.