Ever tried a Mario hack that flips everything you know upside down? Super Mario Dark World Part 3 Easy Op is one of those weird, punishing-but-fair romhacks where the levels feel familiar but play completely different. You’ll recognize some tilesets from the original, but the layouts? Brutal. Hidden blocks are traps now, pits are everywhere, and the physics feel just slightly off—in a way that makes you second-guess every jump.

The "Easy Op" version tones down some of the original’s cruelty (thankfully), but it’s still not what I’d call casual. You’ll die a lot, but in that satisfying "one more try" way. The music’s all remixed too—haunting versions of classic tunes that fit the darker vibe. If you’re into SNES hacks that actually test your Mario skills instead of just being silly reskins, this one’s worth a look.