MarioX World - Bowser's Strike Back is one of those weird, unofficial Mario hacks that somehow feels both familiar and totally off. You start off stomping Goombas like usual, but then the level designs take a sharp turn—expect some brutal platforming and enemy placements that’ll make you question if this was made by Bowser himself.

The graphics are a messy remix of SMW assets, with some awkwardly resized sprites and weird color choices. It’s janky, but there’s a charm to it if you’re into bootleg-era oddities. Just don’t go in expecting Nintendo polish.

Honestly, half the fun is seeing how far the creator pushed the limits of the original game. Some of the later levels are downright sadistic, so keep that reset button handy.