Super Mario World Beta

You may have heard of Super Mario World. It was the first game to introduce Yoshi. You may have also heard of its beta. But few people understand the true story behind Super Mario World's beta...

I was browsing eBay when something caught my eye. A SNES cartridge with "SUPER MARIO WORLD BETA 1988" written on it. The year was odd because Super Mario Bros 2 was released that year. It was listed at $0.00. I bought it and inserted it into my SNES.

The title of the game was, "SUPER MARIO WORLD BETA 0.1". I thought it was odd, but I pressed Start anyway. It started with Mario in a cutscene with a black sky. A text box appeared that said, "You shall not rescue the princess. She is doomed." I wanted to turn off the TV, but curiosity got the better of me. I was on the level map now, and I was at Yoshi Island 1, but the level title was "SIN ISLAND NO ESCAPE". I should have been scared then, but I wasn't. I entered the level. I stomped on a Goomba, but instead of the usual animation playing when I did, blood gushed out of the Goomba instead. Another text box appeared that said, "You are a murderer. You shall be punished." I couldn't control Mario anymore, and a Thwomp crushed Mario. It cut to a picture of a crushed Mario. A text box appeared that said, "All sinners go to hell." Then it cut to a shot of Princess Peach, bound and gagged. She was trying to struggle free. Bowser appeared and started undressing Peach, as if he were going to do something sexual to her. Before he could finish, though, I took out the cartridge in disgust. I thought, "What kind of sick fuck would make this?" I still play Mario, but I don't think I'll ever be able to look at him the same again...