Super Mario World Plus 6 is one of those ROM hacks that actually feels like a proper expansion—not just some janky level edits. World 1 starts off familiar enough, with the same grassy hills and Koopas you remember, but then it throws in new power-ups and way tougher platforming. I died like three times on the first castle because I kept underestimating the jumps.

It’s still got that classic SMW feel, just… meaner. The secret exits are trickier to find, and some of the hidden blocks are straight-up evil. If you’ve played the original to death and want something fresh without straying too far from the formula, this is a solid pick. Just don’t expect a leisurely stroll through Dinosaur Land.