World 1-2
– Borrows familiar inspirations from the original Super Mario Bros
– Starts off in the brick-lined depths of the Mushroom Kingdom
– Variation of the SMB underground theme plays
World 1-3
– Takes place high above ground
– Tanooki suit is in this level
– Stand on a special green tile near the beginning to transition to a first-person view
– Manipulate this view with the gyro controls or analog slider
– Zoom in and out with the shoulder buttons to find special items and scan challenges ahead
World 1-4
– Side-scrolling stage
– You have full control in this level
– Platform you stand on controls the progression and direction
– Set on one button to go back, step on the other to go forward
– Super Mario Bros 3 Athletic theme is the music that plays
First castle stage
– Lava, spinning columns of fire, and enemies to avoid
– Fight Bowser at the end of the level
– Hit a switch to defeat him
General
– Only one way to go
– Secrets to find
– Three hidden coins in each stage