But Shell Shock will be the first true test of your abilities. With Shells Suck under your belt (or blue overalls, as it were), you're probably feeling pretty good about yourself. It's only two screens wide, but the execution is tough." 9. I didn't have any items unlocked, so I had to make do with what I had available.
Panga says: "I literally made this level five minutes after getting the game. Shells Suck is the perfect bite-sized stage for gauging your prowess to combine dextrous platforming and tricky puzzle-solving, with a pair of simple Koopa Troopas as your guides.
Having the mechanical skills necessary to run and jump your way to the flag pole typically isn't enough - you also need to fine-tune your instincts for how to overcome any obstacle.
Shells SuckĬonsider this a crash course in what makes a difficult Mario level. If you're looking for a platforming challenge, you've found it. Here are his picks, from 'easy only by comparison' to 'so tough I want to jump off a cliff', along with a bit of insight from the devilishly clever designer himself. After talking to Panga about his philosophies for designing Super Mario Maker's hardest levels, I asked him to rank his own creations in terms of straight-up difficulty. If you're looking to push your Mario skills (and knowledge) to their limits, Panga's levels are just the thing. For level designer PangaeaPanga, it's all about making the kinds of courses that only the most accomplished Mario fans will have any hope of beating. The creations made by the community don't have to be built with accessibility in mind they can be as forgiving or cruel as their creators see fit. Nicely done! But Super Mario Maker - now on Wii U and 3DS - continues to redefine what constitutes a 'hard' 2D Mario level. 3, and Special World stages like Way Cool and Tubular in Super Mario World. So you think you're hot stuff at Mario games, huh? You cruised through challenging levels like Super Mario Bros.' 8-3, the airships in Super Mario Bros. The hardest Super Mario Maker levels The hardest Super Mario Maker levels