Kyouji's Mario World V0.8 is one of those weird, charming SMW hacks that throws you right into the chaos. The first level already feels like someone remixed the original with a fever dream—expect offbeat enemy placements, janky but fun platforming, and maybe a few "wait, how was I supposed to make that jump?" moments.

It’s not polished like an official Nintendo release, but that’s kind of the point. The physics feel just slightly off in a way that keeps you on your toes, and some of the sprite swaps are hilarious (why is there a giant Shy Guy riding a Koopa?). If you’ve played a dozen SMW romhacks and still want more, this one’s got personality for days.

Fair warning: it’s version 0.8, so don’t expect a full game’s worth of content. But what’s here is a solid afternoon of weird Mario nostalgia with a side of "what even is this?"