Super Mario World ROM hacks are notorious for their difficulty, but there are still some games for beginners.

Sometimes the only problem with a game is that it doesn't have enough content. Popular games that make players crave more levels and more complex challenges have spawned a large number of ROM hackers who create new content by modifying game elements such as graphics, level design, and music. These fan-made games are often available online for free, giving those who are well versed in classic games a chance to try out a host of creative sequels.

Super Mario World, the SNES favorite, has become one of the most popular games for ROM hackers, which is not surprising given that avid gamers are so good at the original game that they can beat it blindfolded and without limbs. Although many of the most popular hacks are "Kaizo," which is a Japanese word meaning "reorganization," meaning extreme difficulty in Mario's world, some of the best Super Mario World ROM hacks are more casual games.

The scale of the Hack on Super Mario World ROMs was a game-changer. With some technical knowledge and the right programs installed, it's easy to change the original Super Mario World in 2021. Despite the release of the Mario Maker game, the ROM hacker community remains as strong as ever, thanks to modification features -- for example, ninja ROM hackers changed Mario's appearance, and Yoshi's bizarre missions let players control Yoshi. Roms have been cracked in a variety of ways, from the very difficult Kaizos to the innovative reimagining of other games. Super Mario World Odyssey is one such game that demonstrates the almost unlimited customization capabilities of ROM hackers in comparison to engine-level designers.