Crash Bandicoot and the Retro Dimension
A full Super Mario World conversion that stars Crash Bandicoot, with 86 new levels built around the PlayStation series, relics and hidden gems.
What it is
Crash Bandicoot and the Retro Dimension turns Super Mario World into a 16-bit Crash adventure. Crash takes Mario's place, Aku Aku masks stand in for power-ups, and the goal is to stop Dr. Neo Cortex across a new world map.
What's new
- 86 new levels themed on the Crash Bandicoot games, each hiding a relic;
- more than a hundred exits to uncover and 94 gems tucked away along the way;
- Crash graphics and series elements mixed into the SNES game's engine.
Version 1.23 is available in English and Brazilian Portuguese, each with an optional casual version for players who want an easier run. A sequel, The Crystal Hunt, followed later.
Playing it
The patch goes on your own copy of the North American Super Mario World, following the instructions on the hack's page.
Credit: Bandicoot.
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