Super Mario World - The Lost Adventure Episode 2 is one of those fan-made ROM hacks that actually feels like it could've been a real SNES sequel. It keeps the classic SMW physics but throws in new levels with some wild twists—think ghost houses that mess with gravity or Yoshi suddenly turning into a wrecking ball. The first few stages ease you in, but by the time you hit the first castle, you'll be dodging fireballs while riding a Koopa shell like it's some kind of demented skateboard.

What I love is how it plays with nostalgia—familiar enemies show up in weird places, and some of the secret exits are downright evil. Took me forever to find that one hidden block behind the moving platform. If you're into SMW but tired of replaying the same old levels, this one's got enough surprises to feel fresh without losing that Mario magic.

Just don't blame me when you get stuck on that one spike maze for an hour.