Super Mario World Master Quest 5 is one of those fan-made ROM hacks that takes the original game and cranks up the difficulty—like, way up. You still get the classic SMW feel, but the levels are redesigned to be brutal in the best way possible. Expect tricky platforming, devious enemy placements, and secrets that’ll make you scratch your head.

First few minutes in, you’ll notice the overworld looks familiar, but don’t let that fool you. The first level alone throws curveballs—hidden blocks where you least expect them, pits that seem just a little too wide, and enemies that show up right when you’re mid-jump. If you’ve played the original to death, this’ll test your muscle memory in ways you didn’t think possible.

It’s not just hard for the sake of being hard, though. The level design actually feels thoughtful, like someone took the time to make sure every challenge is fair (even if it doesn’t feel that way at first). And yeah, Yoshi’s still here, but good luck keeping him alive for long.

Definitely one for the masochistic Mario fans out there.