After 12 Years, An Impressive Mario 3 Mod With Day/Night System, Weather, And More Is Here

As a lifelong gamer who’s seen more than a few pixels pass under my eyes, I must say that ScarlettVixen’s Mario Adventure 3 is nothing short of awe-inspiring. A project spanning two decades, it’s like a fine wine that’s only gotten better with age!


ScarlettVixen has finally unveiled Mario Adventure 3, an updated version of the classic game Super Mario Bros. 3, which was developed over a span of 20 years. The creator shared, “This project took a long time to complete, but after 12 years, it’s finally ready for release. Many aspects of this game are refined versions of ideas first explored in earlier projects. Mario Adventure 3 is not just the culmination of a 12-year journey; it’s the realization of concepts that have been brewing for 20 years.

Originally released in 2002, Mario Adventure was the start of this series. Following games like Luigi’s Coin Quest and Luigi vs. Mario expanded upon its base. In the third installment, ScarlettVixen combines elements from previous projects with fresh additions to the gameplay. You can watch a trailer for it here.

The hack offers several aspects, including a day-night cycle, weather variations, a virtual store for items, and mechanics heavily focused on exploration. Players are free to navigate and revisit realms without interruptions from cutscenes, a concept borrowed from Luigi’s Coin Quest. Secret treasures scattered throughout the worlds grant access to previously inaccessible areas, motivating players to delve deeply into their surroundings.

From my perspective as an enthusiastic gamer, Mario Adventure 3 offers some significant enhancements in its technical aspects. It boasts a custom level format, an enhanced tile-collision system, and entirely revamped enemies. In a forum post on SMW Central, ScarlettVixen revealed that approximately 75% of the game has been rebuilt from scratch. Exciting new power-ups, such as the Ninja Mushroom for wall-jumping, and a modernized item system are also included in this hack. It pushes the NES hardware to its limits by displaying up to 28 colors simultaneously on screen and comes equipped with a full save system, enabling players to revisit previously completed levels.

From my perspective as an enthusiastic gamer, the narrative of this game revolves around the menacing Malice Mushrooms storming Bowser’s domain. Suspecting Peach’s Kingdom as the source of the infestation, Bowser is ready to wage war. It’s up to me, Mario, to eradicate the Malice to avert a devastating conflict between our realms.

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2024-09-27 18:40