Super Mario World/Controls

This page is for all of the potential moves and combinations Mario and Luigi can do.

Normal Navigation
These moves are covered in the manual, but they are the foundation one needs to learn to move on. These moves are possible in any situation.

Left and Right
To move left or right on flat ground, press the left or right button on the + pad.

Jump
To jump with Mario or Luigi, press (A). If you jump on a walking enemy, he will die. There are exceptions, though.

Duck
To duck, press and hold the down button on the + pad.

Pick Something Up
To pick anything up, such as a shell or a key, press (B) and walk next to it. You hold it until you let go of (B) or die.

Spin Jump
Spin jumping causes some enemies to die immediately, instead of taking two or three hits (such as Rexes). It doesn't go as high, though. There are other benefits, too, which will be covered later.

Run
You can run with (B) and left or right. Running crosses one-space gaps without falling in.