Super Mario 2D Land on SNES is one of those classic platformers that just feels right—tight controls, colorful levels, and that unmistakable Mario charm. You start off bouncing on goombas and grabbing coins like usual, but the level design throws in just enough twists to keep you on your toes. Some stages have these sneaky hidden paths that make you wonder if you missed something, and others ramp up the challenge with tricky jumps or enemies popping out of nowhere.

It’s not as flashy as the 3D games, but there’s something satisfying about the simplicity here. The music’s catchy, too—you’ll probably catch yourself humming the overworld theme after a while. If you’ve ever played a Mario game before, this one’s like slipping into a familiar pair of shoes, but with a few surprises tucked inside.