Super Mario World: The Adventures of Bucken Berry and Ala-Gold (SMW Hack)

Description

The Adventures of Bucken Berry and Ala-Gold – A New 7-World SMW Hack by Bandicoot

The Adventures of Bucken Berry and Ala-Gold is a full-length Super Mario World ROM hack created by Bandicoot, released on May 7, 2025.

Designed as a prequel story to New Super Mario Bros. Wii, this traditional-style hack puts the spotlight on two fan-favorite Toads — Bucken Berry (Blue Toad) and Ala-Gold (Yellow Toad) — as they embark on their first real adventure.

Featuring 93 exits across 7 main worlds and a secret bonus world, custom gameplay mechanics, and quality-of-life improvements, this is one of the most feature-rich and polished traditional SMW hacks of recent years.

Story: A Prequel to the New Super Mario Bros. Wii Saga

After years of peace, Mario and Princess Peach train Bucken Berry and Ala-Gold to become the new guardians of the Mushroom Kingdom. Just days after their training ends, however, disaster strikes:

• Princess Peach mysteriously vanishes.
• Mario goes after her… and never returns.

With both their mentors missing, it’s up to the two young Toads to set out on a daring rescue mission. They must overcome dangerous lands, mysterious castles, and Bowser’s forces to save Mario and Peach — and prove themselves worthy as the kingdom’s new defenders.

This clever setup gives the game a fresh perspective while fitting neatly into the New Super Mario Bros. timeline.

Gameplay Features

The Adventures of Bucken Berry and Ala-Gold offers a huge amount of content and introduces new moves and systems that enhance the traditional SMW gameplay:

• 7 Worlds + 1 Secret Bonus World – Explore richly themed lands filled with unique challenges, secret paths, and rewarding exploration.
• 93 Exits to Find – A lengthy adventure with plenty of side content and hidden secrets.
• Playable Blue and Yellow Toads – Fully custom playable characters with unique animations.
• New Abilities
  • Wall Jump – Adds vertical platforming possibilities.
  • Charged Jump (from SMB2) – Build power to reach higher areas and uncover secrets.
• 3-Up Moon Challenges – Every level now includes optional 3-up moons that appear on the overworld HUD once collected, giving completionists a reason to master each stage.
• Improved World Map Navigation – Shortcut pipes have replaced Toad Houses, allowing faster travel without needing secret exits.
• Custom Music and Sprites – Dozens of new tracks enhance the atmosphere of each world.
• Balanced Boss Difficulty – The final boss has been adjusted for a smoother experience.

Recent Updates (v1.30)

• Fixed talking flowers preventing dragon coins and moons from registering.
• Removed filler dialogue from many talking flowers to improve pacing.
• Added new shortcut pipes on the overworld.
• Integrated 3-up moons as collectible items with HUD tracking.
• Adjusted credits music bug and post-final boss dialogue.
• Fixed horizontal wrap generator not triggering after respawning at Castle 5.

These refinements make the game smoother, more rewarding, and more enjoyable to explore.

Why It Stands Out

• Expands the Toads’ roles as heroes with their own original quest.
• Offers a large-scale, polished traditional SMW experience with 93 exits.
• Introduces new movement mechanics without straying from classic gameplay.
• Includes tons of secrets, collectibles, and replay value for completionists.

It’s a rare SMW hack that manages to be both classic and modern, appealing to casual players and hardcore fans alike.

Final Thoughts

The Adventures of Bucken Berry and Ala-Gold is a must-play for anyone who loves traditional SMW hacks. With 7 worlds, a secret bonus world, 93 exits, new Toad protagonists, and refined level design, it’s a full-scale adventure worthy of the Mario series.

Help Bucken Berry and Ala-Gold rescue Mario and Princess Peach and prove themselves as the next great heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom — in one of the most charming and content-packed Super Mario World hacks ever created.