Super Mario RPG: Deceiver Dome is one of those weird, unofficial ROM hacks that takes the original SNES classic and twists it into something new. At first glance, it looks like the same charming turn-based RPG you remember—Mario, Bowser, and Peach teaming up, timed hits in battles, all that good stuff. But then you start noticing the changes: rearranged dungeons, tougher enemies, and some seriously sneaky puzzles.

The Deceiver Dome itself is the big draw here—it’s a maze-like area full of fake doors, invisible paths, and enemies that hit way harder than they should. I got lost for a solid 20 minutes before realizing I’d been going in circles. If you’ve played the original to death, this mod gives it a fresh coat of chaos.

Just don’t expect polish—some of the dialogue is janky, and the difficulty spikes can feel unfair. But if you’re craving more Mario RPG with a side of frustration, it’s a fun rabbit hole to fall into.