Super Mario World Plus 2 - Mystical Island is one of those fan-made hacks that actually feels like a proper sequel. It takes the classic SMW formula and cranks it up—new levels, tougher enemies, and some wild power-ups you won’t find in the original. The first thing you’ll notice is how polished it feels, like someone squeezed every last drop out of the SNES.

You start off in a familiar-looking overworld, but things quickly take a turn when you realize the levels have been completely redesigned. Some of the platforming gets brutal, especially if you’re used to vanilla Mario World. And those new Yoshi colors? They actually do more than just look pretty—each one has its own ability now.

If you’ve burned through the original too many times, this hack gives you a reason to dust off your SNES (or emulator). Just don’t expect a nostalgia trip—it’s more like Mario World on steroids.