Mario: Escape from the Jail - Definitive Edition is a ROM hack created by aglab2; it is a remaster of the original Escape from the Jail, made by TheGael95 in 2016.
This marks the second hack Aglab contributed in remaking a game of the Ztar Attack series, as well as the third game not made by his original creator (the first being Forest Ruins: Rebooted; the second being Ztar Attack Rebooted).
Following the story, this game unfolds as a prequel to Ztar Attack under the brand "Ztar Attack 0.5". Unlike Ztar Attack Rebooted, the game uses the original level layout but key sections are condensed by quality standards -- visuals and exploration alike. Plus, newer gameplay mechanisms and custom assets are implemented.
Plot[]
One day, Mario wakes up in a dark room... turns out he was captured and sent to an abandoned jail for years! Now he must find a way to escape and find out who is behind it! But will he be able to make it alive in this troublesome moment when the Mushroom Kingdom is under attack? Join Mario in this epic journey as he explores new worlds full of improvements and discover mysterious secrets that lies within the prison.
Levels[]
| Name | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Goomba Valley | 1 Star | |
| Poisoned Winter | The Metal Cap Switch can be found hidden in this level. | |
| Bitter Badlands | Key 1 | |
| Strange Sewers | The Vanish Cap Switch can be found hidden in this level. | |
| Ampersand Furnace | Key 1 14 Stars |
Side Levels[]
| Name | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Coins in a Lava Wasteland | 1 Star | The purple coin level. Although there is over 110 blue coins, you need to collect about 100 of them in order to get the star. |
| Scary Slide Secret | Key 1 | One of the two stars in this level doesn't require finishing the slide in the fastest time so it can be cleared by all means necessary. |
| Rainbow Heavens | This level is located under the entrance of Strange Sewers. The Wing Cap Switch can be found hidden in this level. | |
| Tropical Resort | Key 2 | The sole secret level located outside the jail. Has two hidden stars located in the level. |
| King Bob-omb's Fortress | Key 2 20 Stars |
The final level located outside the jail. Has one hidden star located in the level. Defeating King Bob-omb in the fight clears the game. |
Miscellaneous[]
| Challenge | Description |
|---|---|
| Jail Guardian: Mr. I | The first boss accessible from the beginning. Defeating it will give Mario a star in order to unlock the next rooms of the jail. |
| Speedy Trials Challenge | Located in the first floor of the main lobby, requiring 4 stars to enter. Engaging the trial will trigger a 2-minute countdown and Mario has to race through obstacles to the end and collect the star. Completing the trial will give Mario the first key. |
| Jail Guardian: Big Bully | The second boss located at the entrance room of the jail, requiring 14 stars to access from. By defeating it, Mario will acquire the second key in order to unlock the entrance door of the jail. |
| Imprisoned Toads | Toads can be found in the following locations: inside the cell (requires Vanish Cap) and in the rooftop by climbing up the chain in the lobby; both of them will give Mario a star. |
| MIPS the Rabbit | Located inside the Speedy Trials room, requiring 4 stars to enter. By catching him around the room will give Mario a star. |
| Star Catcher | This trial is exclusive in the remake: Mario has to catch the prankster star that runs away while it foreshadows obstacles and lava pits in the way. |
Music[]
| Used in | Track | Source |
|---|---|---|
| File Select | Outside Hyrule Castle | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild |
| Inside the Jail | Creepy Castle (Catacombs) | Donkey Kong 64 |
| Rooftop | Spirit, Praise, and Beauty | Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony |
| Star Select | Beautiful Dead | Dangaronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc |
| Goomba Valley | Thwomp Volcano | Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time |
| Poisoned Winter | Hollijolli Village | |
| Bitter Badlands | Crocodile Cacophony | Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest |
| Strange Sewers | Metallic Madness (Present) | Sonic CD (US) |
| Ampersand Furnace | Fortress of Winds | The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap |
| Jail Guardian Battle | Midboss | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |
| Courtyard | Sunken Ship | Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars |
| Outside the Jail | Forever Forest | Paper Mario |
| Blue Coins in a Lava Wasteland | Sunset Park - Act 3 (Remix) | Sonic Triple Trouble |
| Park Avenue | Sonic Forces | |
| Iron Fortress | ||
| Scary Slide Secret | Dangerous Game | Mario Party |
| Rainbow Heavens | Mafland | Maf |
| Tropical Resort | Treasure Trove Cove | Banjo-Kazooie |
| Speedy Trials Challenge | Hideout Helm | Donkey Kong 64 |
| Rotating Spiral Challenge | Discussion - Turn Up the Heat | Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc |
| Star Catcher | Please Insert Coin | Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair |
| Boss Battle | Death Egg | Sonic Forces |
| Metal Cap | Beloved Tomboyish Girl | Touhou 6: Embodiment of Scarlet Devil |
| Vanish Cap | Comedic Curtains | Mario & Luigi: Dream Team |
| Wing Cap / Shell Ride | Tutorial | Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time |
| King Bob-omb's Fortress | Castle Theme | New Super Mario Bros. |
| King Bob-omb Battle | Adventure's End | Mario & Luigi: Dream Team |
| Credits | Song of Healing | The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask |
| Course Clear | Victory! | Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story |
| Star Fanfare | Extra Life | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |
Trivia[]
- Lost Woods is the only level that doesn't make an appearance this time than in the original version.
- The Bully Battle used to have both Big Bully and Chill Bully in the original with dangerous arenas, except here, Big Bully is only chosen in a more condensed battle arena.
- The 51th star in King Bob-omb's Fortress no longer exists due to being very obnoxious with 100 coins in the original hack.
- In the pause menu, by holding B the button and unpausing, the player will be taken to the current level selected.
Gallery[]
