Super Mario World Ultimate Mayhem 2 is one of those wild ROM hacks that takes the classic SNES game and cranks everything up to 11. The levels are packed with chaos—extra enemies, ridiculous platforming challenges, and remixed music that somehow makes Yoshi’s Island feel even more intense. I remember booting it up and immediately getting wrecked by a swarm of Hammer Bros in the first stage.

It’s not just harder, though—some of the level designs are genuinely clever, like secret paths that loop back in weird ways or hidden power-ups tucked behind layers of enemies. The music swaps are hit or miss (some tracks slap, others feel a little out of place), but it keeps things unpredictable. If you’ve played the original to death and want something that feels fresh but still nostalgic, this’ll either frustrate or delight you.

Just don’t expect a chill Mario experience—this one’s for masochists who laugh when they die to a surprise Piranha Plant for the 20th time.