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[[File:ForestOfIllusionOutside.png|thumb|left|256px|The outside of the Forest of Illusion]] | [[File:ForestOfIllusionOutside.png|thumb|left|256px|The outside of the Forest of Illusion]] | ||
{{SMW map|align=right}} | {{SMW map|align=right}} | ||
The '''Forest of Illusion''' is | The '''Forest of Illusion''' is a location introduced in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. It is the eastern portion of [[Dinosaur Land]] and is part of the same landmass as [[Cookie Mountain]], which is the northeastern part of the map. | ||
==History== | |||
===''Super Mario'' series=== | |||
====''Super Mario World''==== | |||
Forest of Illusion is the fifth world of ''Super Mario World''. It has one [[fortress]], one [[Ghost House]], one [[Star Road (Super Mario World)|Star Road]], the [[Blue Switch Palace]]. Forest of Illusion has many secret paths, and it is unique in that finding the regular exits only takes the player in a circle, hence its name. To find the way out of the forest, the player needs to find the secret exit in one level. [[Forest Secret Area]], [[5 Roy's Castle|#5 Roy's Castle]], and [[Forest Fortress]] are the only [[level]]s without multiple exits. When any level is beaten, in addition to a path appearing, trees disappear. | |||
A world in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' and ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' known as [[Soda Jungle]] features a similar haunted area. In this area, the player must beat a level via the secret exit to create a pathway that will allow the player to proceed through the world. | A world in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' and ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' known as [[Soda Jungle]] features a similar haunted area. In this area, the player must beat a level via the secret exit to create a pathway that will allow the player to proceed through the world. | ||
;Levels | |||
Levels that are marked with an asterisk (*) feature a secret exit. | Levels that are marked with an asterisk (*) feature a secret exit. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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SMW Forest Fortress.png|[[Forest Fortress]] | SMW Forest Fortress.png|[[Forest Fortress]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ====''Super Mario Maker 2''==== | ||
In ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', there is an additional sprite for a larger variant of the trees more clearly showing that the cheeks are actually the [[Fruit (Yoshi food)|fruit]] item. | |||
===''Super Mario World'' television series=== | |||
[[File:SMW Forest of Illusion Scene Artwork.png|thumb|200px|Forest of Illusion artwork as featured in ''[[Mario Mania]]'']] | [[File:SMW Forest of Illusion Scene Artwork.png|thumb|200px|Forest of Illusion artwork as featured in ''[[Mario Mania]]'']] | ||
[[File:SMWTV Destroyed Contraption.jpg|thumb|left|Some of the trees in "[[The Wheel Thing]]"]] | [[File:SMWTV Destroyed Contraption.jpg|thumb|left|Some of the trees in "[[The Wheel Thing]]"]] | ||
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Similar forested areas are also seen in the episodes "[[King Scoopa Koopa]]," "[[The Yoshi Shuffle]]," and "[[Mama Luigi]]," appearing closer to the Forest of Illusion's in-game appearance. The distinctive trees with faces also often appear in the background in several episodes. Here, some of them more closely resemble coconut trees, and their faces lack cheeks. In "[[Party Line]]," one of the trees is used to send the [[Wiggler|caterpillar]]s into space. | Similar forested areas are also seen in the episodes "[[King Scoopa Koopa]]," "[[The Yoshi Shuffle]]," and "[[Mama Luigi]]," appearing closer to the Forest of Illusion's in-game appearance. The distinctive trees with faces also often appear in the background in several episodes. Here, some of them more closely resemble coconut trees, and their faces lack cheeks. In "[[Party Line]]," one of the trees is used to send the [[Wiggler|caterpillar]]s into space. | ||
==Profiles== | |||
===''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''=== | |||
{{multilang profile | |||
== | |type=website | ||
==='' | |EngA=The Forest of Illusion is famous for its twisting trails and perplexing paths. Unless you have a knack for finding secret exits, you just might find yourself stuck in the Forest of Illusion for longer than you'd like. For the adventurous type, the secrets hidden within the Forest of Illusion make it the perfect place to blow off some steam.}} | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|Jap={{ruby|迷|まよ}}いの{{ruby|森|もり}}<ref>''Super Mario World'' Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out)</ref> | |Jap={{ruby|迷|まよ}}いの{{ruby|森|もり}}<ref>''Super Mario World'' Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out)</ref> | ||
|JapR=Mayoi no Mori | |JapR=Mayoi no Mori | ||
|JapM=Forest of Illusion; translated as "Mazing Wood" in the ''Super Mario World'' Shogakukan guide.<ref>「任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオワールド」 (''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Super Mario World'') | |JapM=Forest of Illusion; translated as "Mazing Wood" in the ''Super Mario World'' Shogakukan guide.<ref>{{cite|location=Tokyo|language=ja|date=December 10, 1992|title=「任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオワールド」 (''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Super Mario World'')|page=83|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|isbn=4-09-104117-5}}</ref> The phrase ''[https://legendsoflocalization.com/the-many-translations-of-the-lost-woods/ mayoi no mori]'' is commonly used to refer to forests in Japanese media, such as the {{iw|zeldawiki|Lost Woods}}, a recurring location within the ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series. | ||
|Chi=迷失森林<ref> | |Chi=迷失森林<ref>{{cite|language=zh-hans|url=www.ique.com/games/supermarioworld.htm|title=iQue Ltd.|publisher=iQue|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref> | ||
|ChiR=Míshī sēnlín | |ChiR=Míshī sēnlín | ||
|ChiM=Lost Forest | |ChiM=Lost Forest | ||
|Fre=Forêt Illusoire | |Fre=Forêt Illusoire | ||
|FreM=Illusory Forest | |Fre2=Forêt d'Illusions | ||
|FreM=Illusory Forest | |||
|Fre2M=Illusions' Forest | |||
|Ger=Wald der Illusion | |Ger=Wald der Illusion | ||
|GerM=Forest of Illusion | |GerM=Forest of Illusion | ||
Revision as of 12:01, July 31, 2024
| Forest of Illusion | |
|---|---|
 Top view of the forest | |
| Game | Super Mario World (1990) |
| Level(s) | 9 |
| << List of worlds >> | |
The Forest of Illusion is a location introduced in Super Mario World. It is the eastern portion of Dinosaur Land and is part of the same landmass as Cookie Mountain, which is the northeastern part of the map.
History
Super Mario series
Super Mario World
Forest of Illusion is the fifth world of Super Mario World. It has one fortress, one Ghost House, one Star Road, the Blue Switch Palace. Forest of Illusion has many secret paths, and it is unique in that finding the regular exits only takes the player in a circle, hence its name. To find the way out of the forest, the player needs to find the secret exit in one level. Forest Secret Area, #5 Roy's Castle, and Forest Fortress are the only levels without multiple exits. When any level is beaten, in addition to a path appearing, trees disappear.
A world in New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U known as Soda Jungle features a similar haunted area. In this area, the player must beat a level via the secret exit to create a pathway that will allow the player to proceed through the world.
- Levels
Levels that are marked with an asterisk (*) feature a secret exit.
Super Mario Maker 2
In Super Mario Maker 2, there is an additional sprite for a larger variant of the trees more clearly showing that the cheeks are actually the fruit item.
Super Mario World television series
Forest of Illusion artwork as featured in Mario Mania
Some of the trees in "The Wheel Thing"
A forest named Enchanted Forest, possibly the Forest of Illusion, is featured in the episode "Ghosts 'R' Us" from the Super Mario World animated series, where it is the main setting and the greater location of Wizenheimer's haunted house.
Similar forested areas are also seen in the episodes "King Scoopa Koopa," "The Yoshi Shuffle," and "Mama Luigi," appearing closer to the Forest of Illusion's in-game appearance. The distinctive trees with faces also often appear in the background in several episodes. Here, some of them more closely resemble coconut trees, and their faces lack cheeks. In "Party Line," one of the trees is used to send the caterpillars into space.
Profiles
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
- Website description:
- English (American):
The Forest of Illusion is famous for its twisting trails and perplexing paths. Unless you have a knack for finding secret exits, you just might find yourself stuck in the Forest of Illusion for longer than you'd like. For the adventurous type, the secrets hidden within the Forest of Illusion make it the perfect place to blow off some steam.
- English (American):
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Mayoi no Mori |
Forest of Illusion; translated as "Mazing Wood" in the Super Mario World Shogakukan guide.[2] The phrase mayoi no mori is commonly used to refer to forests in Japanese media, such as the Lost Woods, a recurring location within the The Legend of Zelda series. | |
| Chinese | 迷失森林[3] Míshī sēnlín |
Lost Forest | |
| French | Forêt Illusoire[?] | Illusory Forest | |
| Forêt d'Illusions[?] | Illusions' Forest | ||
| German | Wald der Illusion[?] | Forest of Illusion | |
| Italian | Foresta delle Illusioni[?] | Forest of Illusions | |
| Foresta Incantata (Super Mario World television series)[?] | Enchanted Forest | ||
| Portuguese (NOA) | Floresta Encantada (Super Mario World television series)[?] | Enchanted Forest | |
| Romanian | Pădurea fermecată (Super Mario World television series)[?] | Enchanted Forest | |
| Spanish | Bosque Ilusión[?] | Illusion Forest | |
| Bosque Encantado (Super Mario World television series)[?] | Enchanted Forest |
Media
 Forest of Illusion - BGM | File info 0:30 |
References
- ^ Super Mario World Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out)
- ^ December 10, 1992. 「任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオワールド」 (Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Super Mario World). Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4-09-104117-5. Page 83.
- ^ iQue Ltd.. iQue (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved May 30, 2018.
