Super Mario World Plus 3 is one of those fan-made hacks that tweaks the original just enough to feel fresh without losing what made the SNES classic so great. You still get the same colorful, tight platforming, but with new level layouts, a few extra power-ups, and some sneaky hidden paths that even veterans might miss at first glance.

Jumping in, the controls feel exactly like you remember—responsive, floaty in that perfect Mario way—but the levels throw some clever curveballs. I got stuck for a solid five minutes on one of the early ghost houses because the exits aren’t where you’d expect. And yeah, it’s labeled "Easy," but don’t let that fool you—some of those later stages still pack a punch.

If you’ve played the original to death and want something familiar but just different enough, this is a solid pick. It’s like revisiting an old friend who decided to rearrange the furniture while you were gone.