The Rainbow Realms 2

Original game : Super Mario Bros. 3

Platform : NES

Author : bluecrush

Release date : 06 August 2020

Category : Complete

Patch version : 1.0

Modifications : G, L, T, P

Downloads : 3531

ROM Information

Database match: Super Mario Bros. 3 (U) (PRG1)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20180803-121122)
File SHA-1: 79B9A32D8B56A661F6C3C24A1D4D9A402D318293
File CRC32: 4A58BDE6
ROM SHA-1: 1C2999115408C6132FD0E29871C306E7150DEA75
ROM CRC32: 6F4F9738

Hack description

~ Get ready for another trip into the rainbow abyss.

A brand new collection of colourful creations have been cherry-picked from the Super Mario collective unconscious. They are fresh, they are zesty, they are waiting to be explored.

This is a straight sequel to The Rainbow Realms.

Players should expect a similar style of design; quirky & distinct levels that pay homage to the original formula... but with their own unique flavour. Difficulty is intended to be accessible for the average player; challenging, but hopefully fair and beatable without savestates. There are plenty of secrets hidden along the way.

Good luck and enjoy!

Screenshots

Contributions

Contributor	Type of contribution	Description
bluecrush	Hacking	Hacking/Level Design
KP9000	Graphics	Title Screen Graphics

Reviews

A sequel? Or work on the shortcomings	diablo666	2021-09-24	Version 1.0
Here, to tell the truth - the hack does not correspond to the name, because I see the colors - DO NOT BELONG to the rainbow. But this is a stupid quibble. The main quibble I had at the time was that the first part was terribly hardcore and in one of the worlds - dishonest. This Sequel is completely honest. It's nice to pass it and enjoy the gameplay. The difficulty does not jump, the levels are designed well and honestly. And, therefore, I recommend it not only to those who want a fresh solution, but also to beginners who have just stepped behind Mario 3. (Because, it seems to me, many people will like it and many will pass it without problems)

A really well thought out hack	brownjacket	2021-03-01	Version 1.0
This hack has become one of my favorite SMB3 hacks, namely for its thought-out level design and colorful graphics. The difficulty is just right, exciting for average Mario players like me.

Rainbow Realms Reigns!	beinor	2020-08-31	Version 1.0
I love BlueCrush's work. There has been such careful attention to quality level design and forming a nice aesthetic. Everything is paced so well, and difficulty grades in such a natural-feeling way. You can't say anything bad about this hack. Even when a level branches slightly off the traditional path, it does so with carefulness and tact. Furthermore, this hack is accessible to a wide audience. This sets it apart necessarily from many of its peers whose philosophy is "faster, harder, tighter". BlueCrush definitely has mastered the philosophy which is executed in Rainbow Realms 2, and it will doubtless make many people feel really good about Mario 3. I can only hope that BlueCrush continues to make romhacks of this game, as it ensures that people will keep on being drawn into romhacking and hack-playing indefinitely. - BlueFinch

Very Colorful and New Way to Play SM3	pianohombre	2020-08-25	Version 1.0
I just played through world 2 in RR2 today. I forced myself to play a little more today, since I was originally going to review after just beating world 1. I've also played about half-way through RR1. The difficulty is about on par with the original Super Mario 3. I lost a few lives, but it wasn't controller smashing difficult. It's nice to play a whole new game and it feels like a true Mario game with the amount of enemies, and level difficulty, etc. It's also very colorful expect lots of purple, pink, and blue. I'd definitely recommend this game.

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