>>11846867
mario 3 is peak 2d mario.
1. mario world has no interesting powerups. mario 3 has statue, raccoon, toad, shoe. mario 3 wins here
2. mario world has basic secrets. mario 3 has so many things that fill you with wonder. the flying ship. white mushroom house. the fact that when you beat castle with suit on, the guy makes a unique comment (PIC RELATED)
3. Mario 3 is this very unique "stage" motif where you can traverse the many layers of the theatre stage. Mario world is just standard.

2d platformer powre rankings all timm
1. DKC 2 (nonnegotiable)
2. yoshis island
3. mario 3
4. unironically would give this to megaman x