Super Mario World
•Initial Release: Nov 21, 1990
•Nintendo Switch Wii U Wii Super Nintendo Entertainment System +1
IGN Rating
9.2
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6 hrs
Main Story
8 hrs
Story + Sides
10 hrs
Everything
7 hrs
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Summary
There's no time for vacation when Bowser and his Koopalings are up to no good! Many hidden paths and a new friend called Yoshi aid Mario in making his way to Bowser's castle for the final confrontation to save the Princess!
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