Super Mario 3D World (スーパーマリオ 3Dワールド) is a 3D action puzzle game work exclusively for Wii U platform (released in 2013) in the Super Mario series. It mainly drew lessons from the classic stages of Super Mario Bros. 2/Super Mario USA on NES console (released in 1988) and the gameplay of Super Mario 3D Land on 3DS console (released in 2011).

As a sequel of 3D Super Mario series, in addition to necessary nostalgia elements and classical gameplay, Super Mario 3D World also introduced many new elements. For example: added a cat-theme apparel, after wearing it, you can climb walls and attack the enemy; supports the multi-player cooperation mode in New Super Mario Bros. series; the character in The Legend of Zelda joined as an Easter egg; the props from Super Mario Bros. 2; the huge mushroom in New Super Mario Bros. for NDS, and so on.

Key Features

  • Support up to 4 players gaming at the same time
  • 5 playable characters (required to complete the corresponding stage to unlock): Mario, Luigi, Princess PeacToad and the hidden, unlockable Rosalina
  • Each character has unique abilities and play styles
  • Character can upgrade by picking up props
  • The new cat transformation allows players to run on all fours, pounce on enemies, attack in midair, or use their claws to scamper up walls and goal poles
  • Explore colorful 3D environments filled with obstacles and contraptions like transparent pipes and vertical conveyor belts, which add new puzzle elements
  • Use the Wii U GamePad Controller's touch screen to search for hidden blocks and freeze enemies in place

Official Demo Video

System Requirements

Edition Statement

AppNee provides the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury ROM files for Nintendo's Wii U and Switch consoles.

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Download URLs

Region Platform Version Emulator Download Size
US Wii U v1.02 Cemu 2.77 GB
Nintendo Switch v1.1.0 yuzu, Ryujinx 2.19 GB
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