Mario
The primary hero, who travels through Dinosaur Land to rescue Princess Peach.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move, crouch, climb vines, and aim Cape flight. |
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A | Jump, swim, flutter-jump with Yoshi, or perform a spin jump. |
B | Run, pick up and throw objects, or use a stored item. |
L | Scroll the camera left in applicable areas. |
R | Scroll the camera right in applicable areas. |
Start | Pause the game and open the pause screen. |
Select | Release the item stored in the item box. |
Control notes
Button functions can vary slightly between on-foot, swimming, and Yoshi sections.
The game supports both Mario and Luigi as playable characters.
How it plays
How does Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World play?
The game uses a side-view perspective and consists of individual courses connected by a world map. The main objective is to reach each course’s goal while finding secret exits, collecting items, and defeating or avoiding enemies.
Mario or Luigi can run, jump, swim, carry objects, throw shells, use power-ups, and ride Yoshi. The Cape Feather grants flight and the Fire Flower grants fireballs. Completing stages opens routes across Dinosaur Land, while special exits lead to secret areas and alternate paths.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World?
Learn to control momentum before attempting difficult jumps. Running with the Speed Button builds speed for longer jumps and makes Cape flight possible.
Explore suspicious walls, pipes, and platforms. Secret exits can substantially shorten the map route, and Yoshi, Capes, and reserve items make many stages safer.
Use the overworld to revisit completed courses. Returning with the right power-up or Yoshi often reveals exits and bonus areas that were inaccessible earlier.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Luigi
A selectable hero with a higher jump and different handling from Mario.
Yoshi
A dinosaur companion who can swallow enemies, flutter-jump, and use shells for special abilities.
Princess Peach
The princess whom Mario and Luigi must rescue from Bowser.
Bowser
The main antagonist who captures Peach and commands the Koopalings.
Koopalings
Bowser’s seven major castle guardians, each fought at the end of a castle route.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use spin jumps against certain enemies and hazardous surfaces.
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Keep a reserve item in the item box and activate it before entering a difficult section.
- 3
Red and yellow switch palaces permanently change parts of later stages.
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