Super Mario Bros. 2 (World) (GameCube, Wii and Wii U Virtual Console)

What is Super Mario Bros. 2 (World) (GameCube, Wii and Wii U Virtual Console)?

Super Mario Bros. 2 (World) is a classic 2D platformer originally released for the Famicom Disk System (FDS) and later re-released on Nintendo's GameCube, Wii, and Wii U via Virtual Console. This title is distinct from the Western version of Super Mario Bros. 2, featuring the original challenging sequel to the first Super Mario Bros. game. Players navigate side-scrolling levels filled with enemies, traps, and power-ups, while selecting from four unique characters—Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Peach—each with distinct abilities.

Game Features

• Four Playable Characters: Choose from Mario (balanced stats), Luigi (high jumps), Toad (fast acceleration), or Peach (floats briefly).
• Challenging Level Design: Navigate vertically scrolling screens, hidden paths, and deceptively simple layouts with deadly hazards.
• Power-Ups: Collect Super Mushrooms, Fire Flowers, and Invincibility Stars to gain abilities and survive tough sections.
• 2-Player Co-Op: Team up with a friend to tackle levels together, with competitive elements like item stealing.
• Classic 8-Bit Aesthetic: Retains the retro visual and audio style of its FDS origins, with vibrant sprites and iconic music.

How to Play Super Mario Bros. 2 (World) (GameCube, Wii and Wii U Virtual Console)?

1. Movement: Use arrow keys or WASD to move left/right. Hold down to crouch and enter doors.
2. Jumping: Press Space or Z to leap over obstacles and enemies. Luigi’s higher jumps help reach hidden areas.
3. Action Button: Use X or C to throw held items (like vegetables in the Western version) or activate power-ups.
4. Character Selection: At the title screen, press Start to cycle through characters, each with unique physics.
5. Power-Up Mechanics: Collect a Super Mushroom to grow larger, a Fire Flower to shoot flames, or an Invincibility Star to dash through enemies.
6. Level Completion: Reach the flagpole or exit door while avoiding pitfalls, lava, and aggressive foes like Bloopers and Podoboos.

Note: As an FDS-inspired title, the game retains its original difficulty curve, requiring precise timing and memorization of enemy patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Super Mario Bros. 2 (World) different from other Mario games?
This version is a direct sequel to the original Super Mario Bros., featuring increased difficulty, unique character mechanics, and level designs that emphasize exploration and risk-reward gameplay.

Why do characters have different abilities?
Each character’s traits (e.g., Peach floating