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Name: Retro Replay
Item: Castlemania II Review – A Dark and Ambitious Super Mario World Hack
Author: Retro Replay

Castlemania II Review – A Dark and Ambitious Super Mario World Hack

Mario and Luigi navigate snowy pixelated landscape

The Super Mario World hacking scene has always thrived on experimentation, but few projects push the envelope as boldly as Castlemania II, created by LetsTalkGames and coder xMANGRAVYx. Released in July 2025, this sequel builds upon last year’s Castlemania with even more ambition, blending Super Mario World’s platforming with Castlevania’s gothic spirit. The result is a hack that feels familiar in its controls but completely fresh in its tone and structure. From… Read more

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