[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]
In what ways broski? I mean, maybe weak compared to Yoshi's Island but its basically SMB3 except refined in some ways, and cut in others.
VGobbsesser
It was worse than Super Mario Brothers 3 to me.The level design didn't "feel" as good or as inspired,the power-up system was gutted,and the world map was a disappointment compared to the one in Super Mario Brothers 3.It felt like it was trying to be like Super Mario Brothers 3,but it couldn't match up.
I see, I actually though SMB3 world map was garbage. It doesn't really serve any purpose besides going level to level and getting some power ups. Really nothing all that inspiring to begin with. As for level design, eh, I'm of the mind that they were fairly equal except in different ways. SMB3 had some creative levels like the giant pipe maze level in world seven of the 6th level in world 5 but sometimes it was extreme miss. I thought SMW was more consistant. It evened out. I also thought World's soundtrack beat SMB3's over the head with a lead pipe. Nothing inspirational about it, no atmospere to me. Same with boss fights and big castles vs airships. SMB3 had more complex platforming though and the mix of powerups was definitely to its benefit. World's power ups were fine but more choice isn't bad. granted I a liken Yoshi to a hell of a lot more useful than half of 3's power ups which are stupid. Tanooki, Frog and hammer suit are awesome but hammer suit was the only one that added anything honestly. Frog would be second but it was under utilized. I thought the exploration element of World is what made it so good, you are encouraged to search around and get an actual worthwhile reward for doing it. Anyway I am ranting now. Carry on :)
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