30 Classic SNES Games You Must Play Before You Die
29. Super Mario World
Super Mario World's legacy can be proved with one simple fact - it sold twenty million copies, more than doubling any other SNES game's total. Given the system's popularity, that's an impressive stat.
Many consider Super Mario World to be the greatest platform game ever made. It perfects Nintendo's formula while adding in a few elements to keep things fresh and exciting - new items introduced in this game include Mario's iconic cape, allowing him to fly through certain levels.
It also marks the first appearance of Yoshi, ensuring the game will always have a special place in the hearts of Nintendo fans. Bright, challenging and never dull, for many, this is the pinnacle of 2D platforming.