Kid Adventure is one of those SMW hacks that actually feels like a proper expansion—not just a bunch of random level edits. You still get the classic Mario World physics, but everything’s remixed: new level themes, tougher platforming sections, and some genuinely clever secrets tucked away. The first few levels ease you in, but don’t get too comfortable—by the second world, you’re dodging custom enemies and figuring out some devious coin placements.

What I like is that it doesn’t just throw cheap difficulty at you. The challenge feels fair, and when you die (you will), it’s usually because you misjudged a jump or got greedy with a power-up. The sprite edits are clean too—no weird, clashing art styles. If you’ve burned through the original SMW too many times, this one’s a solid way to keep that nostalgia fresh.