Ever played a Super Mario World hack that actually feels like a proper, polished challenge? Hunter & Scorpion's Bet is one of those. It's not just a lazy reskin—someone put real effort into tweaking the physics, adding new enemies, and remixing levels so they feel familiar but fresh. You'll still recognize the core mechanics, but expect some nasty surprises (those scorpions don't mess around).

First few minutes in, you realize this isn't vanilla SMW—jumps feel slightly tighter, and some of the power-ups behave differently. The palette swaps are actually nice, too—no eye-searing neon mess. If you've burned through the original a hundred times and want something that doesn't just rely on Kaizo-level cruelty to feel new, this one's a solid pick. Just watch out for the pits—they're sneakier than you'd think.