Hack 2 for Super Mario World is one of those ROM hacks that actually feels like a proper sequel—not just some janky level edits. The first thing you’ll notice is how polished it is: new power-ups, tougher enemies, and these wild custom levels that twist the original game’s mechanics in clever ways. I got wrecked by the first Goomba because I wasn’t expecting it to bounce higher than usual.

It still feels like SMW, just… meaner. Some jumps require pixel-perfect timing, and the hidden exits? Forget about stumbling into them accidentally. If you’ve played the original to death, this’ll give you that "wait, how does this work again?" thrill. Just don’t throw your controller when the cape physics betray you.