Ever stumble across a weird Mario ROM hack that actually feels like a lost SNES game? That’s Super Mario Bros and the Kaos Islands—somehow it nails the classic physics while tossing in these chaotic little islands full of bizarre level designs. You’ll still recognize the running and jumping, but then you hit a stage where the platforms tilt or the enemies move in patterns that’ll make you pause. Not gonna lie, some of the jumps had me muttering under my breath.

It’s got that janky-but-charming vibe of a fan project, like someone mashed up Mario with a fever dream. The music’s a mix of familiar tunes and weird remixes, and the graphics? Some sprites look ripped straight from the original, others… less so. If you’ve burned through the official games and need something just different enough to feel fresh, this one’s worth booting up in an emulator. Just watch out for the kaizo-style traps—they’re sneaky.