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Forest Secret Area
Super Mario World

Forest Secret Area

Navigate the Super Mario World Forest Secret Area, collecting Dragon Coins and 1-Up mushrooms by choosing the correct platforms at crossovers.

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Navigate the Super Mario World Forest Secret Area, collecting Dragon Coins and 1-Up mushrooms by choosing the correct platforms at crossovers.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin the level by running to the right and jumping onto one of the available platforms.
  2. 2
    Along the way, collect coins and avoid flying Koopas (flying Koopas are enemies that fly back and forth).
  3. 3
    Use the following list to determine which items are available based on the platform you choose at each crossover point. The UP platform goes higher, and the DOWN platform goes lower.
  4. 4
    Start: UP = Nothing; DOWN = Coins
  5. 5
    1st Crossover: UP = 1 Coin; DOWN = Dragon Coin, Coins
  6. 6
    2nd Crossover: UP = Dragon Coin, Coins; DOWN = ? Block, Coins
  7. 7
    3rd Crossover: UP = Coins; DOWN = ? Block
  8. 8
    4th Crossover: UP = Dragon Coin; DOWN = Coins
  9. 9
    5th Crossover: UP = Dragon Coin; DOWN = Coins, Blue ! blocks and a yellow block (1-Up mushroom)
  10. 10
    6th Crossover: UP = Dragon Coin; DOWN = Coins
  11. 11
    7th Crossover: UP = Level's exit (higher path); DOWN = Level's exit (lower path)
  12. 12
    At the end of the level, ensure the green mushrooms beyond the exit are in sight for bonus points and coins.
  13. 13
    Completing this level unlocks a path to the next level, Forest Fortress.
Tips
  • This is a short and very easy level.
  • Choose your platforms carefully at each crossover to obtain the specific items you desire.
  • The ? Blocks may contain helpful items.
  • The blue ! blocks can activate power-ups.
  • The yellow block contains a 1-Up mushroom.

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