I think if you were to take a random level from NSMBU, go back in time, and transplant it into SMB3 or SMW, history would remember it as being one of the best stages from either game. They are filled with moving platforms, rotating obstacles, and rolling hills that actually roll. The level designs in NSMBW and NSMBU are incredible. SMW is a fantastic game, but it's not nearly as well-balanced as SMB3 was.

There are no real consequences in losing power-ups in SMW because they are way to common. You certainly don't have the option of going to a 'Top Secret Area' where they have an infinite supply of them. You can't just go back into a level and get another one. If you have a tanooki suit and are hit by an enemy, there are actually consequences. Where's the fun in flying over everything? The power-ups actually matter in SMB3. SMB3 wouldn't have been as good as it was if you were given P-Wings in every stage. It's not very secretive at all, and it completely breaks the game since it essentially acts as a mushroom house that always has all the best items and can be used infinity times. Top Secret Area is even more troublesome. The ability to re-enter levels kind of hurts the flow game in some ways, as it becomes too easy to enter a level, grab a couple of items, and then exit back to the map screen. I love SMW, but that's flawed game design. This wouldn't be so bad if not for the fact that cape literally lets you fly over half of the stages without requiring any real skill. The cape is too readily available (especially after you get the green switch palace about 10 minutes into the game).

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