Super Mario Apocalypse (2021) is a major ROM hack created by Mariocrash, which is a remake of LouderMonkeyBoy's original hack released in December 2018. Featuring a total of 100 Stars, all the game's elements and levels are exact duplicates designed with better visual improvements and quality of life changes, as well as custom assets and 2 new exclusive levels.
A 80-Star green comet extension called Green Salvation was released the following year. This hack serves as a side-sequel to the main game.
Plot[]
"I failed you all... this world is done for... and... I... am no longer alive... anymore..."
In an alternate timeline, the Mushroom Kingdom has fallen in disaster after Mario was killed in action against Bowser. Eventually, Bowser has since ruled over the kingdom with no one able to stop his evil tyranny. However, Mario's lifeless body arises from his tomb and is now a ghost. By learning from his mistakes, he is seeking revenge and tries to foil Bowser's evil plan.
Will Mario be able to save the Mushroom Kingdom in time, or, fail once more?
Levels[]
| Name | Stars | Coins | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Town Remains | 7 | 154 | 1 Star | Can be only entered after completing the "Destroyed Switch Facility" stage. |
| Land of the Past | 70 | 5 Stars | Star 7 is a hidden secret Star as secrets represented by coin graffitis around the level. | |
| Lost Islands | 313 | Just like the original, this level has the most superfluous amount of coins, though the total is 2/8 short on coins. | ||
| Endless Sky | 168 | 20 Stars | A secret entrance to the level (reserved for Star 6) can be found in the first overworld. Megamix Galaxy is hidden inside this course. | |
| Snow-Swept Station | 192 | According to the sign, this course is supposed to be Course 4 as Endless Sky was swapped with it, which was again intended as a joke. | ||
| Virtual Surreality | 72 | Key 1 | Star 7 is a hidden secret Star as this level has lesser than 100 coins. Fortress of Infinity is hidden inside this course. | |
| The Nightmare Realm | 84 | Star 7 is a hidden secret Star as this level has lesser than 100 coins. | ||
| Hall of the Stars | 70 | Unlike the original, this level is now a main course and is accessible from a secret passage in the third overworld. Star 7 is a hidden secret Star as this level has lesser than 100 coins. |
Secret Levels[]
| Name | Stars | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Destroyed Switch Facility | 1 | This level is the game introduction including all 3 cap switches. | |
| Big House in the Sky | 2 | According to the sign, there is a hidden 3rd Star which is technically not in the level but from MIPS in the second overworld. | |
| Megamix Galaxy | 3 | 40 Stars | This level is accessible from Endless Sky. This level is a recreation of Super Mario Galaxy with 2 secret Stars based on missions from Toy Time Galaxy. Also it has a secret warp to a Star in Snow-Swept Station. |
| Fortress of Infinity | 1 | 60 Stars | The first exclusive level accessible from Virtual Surreality. This level doesn't take the player out of the level until the Star is collected. Latest version has this level updated to be less difficult by including checkpoints. |
| Bright Brutality | Key 1 | The second exclusive level accessible from the third overworld. This level is a throwback of Bob-omb Battlefield, redesigned to be desolate and dangerous. This level doesn't take the player back to the overworld until the Star is collected. Latest version has this level updated to be less difficult. | |
| Bowser's Secret Rave | 30 Stars | The first Bowser level. Its Star will not take the player outside the level. | |
| Bowser's Supermax Prison | 50 Stars | The second Bowser level. The level objective is different compared to the original: to reach the boss, it is needed to press the gate switch and escape the prison. Keys are still present as the sole Star but will not take the player outside the level. | |
| Bowser's Dark Obelisk | Key 2 | The third Bowser level. This level has 2 paths: the first leading straight to Bowser; the second to the most hardest challenging Star. | |
| The Breach | 10 Stars | This area acts as a bridge between the 3 overworlds, the Grand Finale and the Bowser fight. The latter takes the player to a room where it can choose the blue crystal door to unlock the cannon in the Great Maze, whereas the red crystal door is only open with all 98 Stars. | |
| The Grand Finale | 99 Stars | The ending area of the game, accessible after collecting all 99 Stars. It is based on the mission "The Star Festival" in Super Mario Galaxy, with similar features from Super Mario 64's Castle Grounds. |
Miscellaneous[]
| Area | Stars | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Apocalypse | 2 | One Star is held on a tomb in the cemetary (represented by a sparkling sprite), and another Star held by a Toad behind the alternate entrance of Course 4. |
| Ante-Apocalypse | One Star can be collected by gathering the red coins, and the other is held by MIPS on the unreachable floating island in the sky. | |
| Bowser's Kingdom | Up top of Bowser's Tower lies a hidden Star and the other is held by LouderMonkeyBoy, the creator in his Toad form, inside his game house. | |
| The Great Maze | 25 | The 7-part special world unlockable after defeating Bowser the first time. It is accessible by opening the cannon after choosing the blue crystal door. |
Music[]
Most music ports are composed by EDark and sm64pie, other various ports are by Mosky2000, ShrooboidBrat and many others.
| Track | Song | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Title Screen | Opening Theme (Abridged) | Disney's Gravity Falls |
| File Select | World 8 | New Super Mario Bros. |
| Star Select | Course Select | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Overworld 1: Post-Apocalypse | World 8: Lava Land | New Super Mario Bros Wii. |
| Overworld 2: Ante-Apocalypse | Fields Theme 1 | Mother |
| Overworld 3: Bowser's Kingdom | Lost World Anthem | Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest |
| The Breach of Time | Dangerous Caves | EarthBound |
| The Destroyed Switch Facility | Derelict Factory | Chrono Trigger |
| The Town Remains | Monster Dance | Castlevania II: Simon's Quest |
| The Town Remains (Sewers) | Political Pressure | Trials of Mana |
| Land of the Past | Death Mountain | The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past |
| Land of the Past (Fire Temple) | Gerudo Desert | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess |
| Land of the Past (Mario Hoops) | Ball Rolling 2 | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Land of the Past (Koopa Race) | Hot Pursuit | Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! |
| Lost Islands | Powerful Mario (Caribbean Mix) | Super Mario 64 |
| Endless Sky | Dialga's Fight to the Finish! | Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky |
| Endless Sky (Cyclone Chaos) | Majora's Wrath | The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask |
| Snow-Swept Station | Phendrana Drifts | Metroid Prime |
| Snow-Swept Station (Mountain King) | Blizzeta Battle (Part 2) | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess |
| Virtual Surreality | Flat Zone | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| The Nightmare Realm | Aqua Rock | Golden Sun: The Lost Age |
| The Nightmare Realm (Big Boo Battle) | Ghost Gulping | Paper Mario |
| The Nightmare Realm (Word Puzzle) | Dream A Dream | Captain Jack |
| Big House in the Sky | Apoji Archipelago | Golden Sun: The Lost Age |
| Megamix Galaxy | Good Egg Galaxy | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Megamix Galaxy (Wiggler Battle) | Chase Theme | Conker's Bad Fur Day |
| Megamix Galaxy (Toy Time) | Supermassive Galaxy | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Megamix Galaxy (Purple Coins) | Purple Comet | |
| Hall of the Stars | Fortress of Winds | The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap |
| Fortress of Infinity | Palace of Winds | |
| Bright Brutality | Lanayru Sand Sea | The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword |
| Bowser's Secret Rave | Rock Solid | Conker's Bad Fur Day |
| Mr. W(aluigi) Time! | Waluigi Pinball | Mario Kart DS |
| Bowser's Supermax Prison | Facility | GoldenEye 007 |
| Piranha Plant Ward Squad | Runway | |
| Bowser's Dark Obelisk | Room Before Boss | Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island |
| MonkeyBoy's Dream | Fillmore (Stage 1) | ActRaiser |
| Boss Battle | Broodals Battle | Super Mario Odyssey |
| Bowser Battle | Showtime! | Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story |
| Entering The Great Maze | Air Rock | Golden Sun: The Lost Age |
| Great Maze (Desert) | Desert Overworld | New Super Mario Bros. Wii |
| Great Maze (Abyss) | Voices of the Temple | Donkey Kong Country |
| Great Maze (Lava) | Inside Volcano | New Super Mario Bros. Wii |
| Great Maze (Lake) | Schala's Theme | Chrono Trigger |
| Great Maze (Town) | The Metropolis of Fourside | EarthBound |
| Great Maze (Slide) | Sky & Sea | Super Mario Sunshine |
| Great Maze (Sky) | Banana Fairy Island | Donkey Kong 64 |
| The Grand Finale | Thanks A Lot | Mario Party DS |
| The End | Astral Observatory | The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask |
| MonkeyBoy's Room | Bonus Room Blitz | Donkey Kong Country |
| Wing Cap | Powerful Mario (Forest Maze Remix) | Super Mario 64 |
| Metal Cap | F-F-Fire! | Mother 3 |
| Vanish Cap | Haunted Woods | Diddy Kong Racing |
| Shell Ride | Running in the 90s | Initial D |
| Star Milestone | Item Acquired | Super Metroid |
| Toad's Message | Toad's Theme | Luigi's Mansion |
| Locked Door | Inside the Mansion (Abridged) | |
| Star Get | Stage Clear | Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! |
| Key Get | Mask Acquired | The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask |
| Cap Switch Activated | First Cap | Super Mario 64 DS |
| Course Fanfare | Clear Fanfare | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Too Bad! | Life Lost | Super Mario Bros. |
| Secret Rave Tune 1 | Play A Minigame | Mario Party |
| Secret Rave Tune 2 | What Is Love | Haddaway |
| Secret Rave Tune 3 | Roundabout | Toto |
| Secret Rave Tune 4 | Stadium Rave A | Nickelodeon's Spongebob Squarepants |
| Secret Rave Tune 5 | It's Showtime! | Undertale |
| Secret Rave Tune 6 | Powerful Mario (SR1 Ver.) | Super Mario 64 |
Trivia[]
- Fortress of Infinity is intended as part of the remake but was originally conceived between this game and the next MonkeyBoy hack "Journey to Infinity" as a timeline connection.
- Bright Brutality is a level originated from another Mariocrash hack: Brutal Mario 64 (Lost Battlefield). It's redesigned with minor changes to be fair in its challenges.
- Just like the original game, it can be finished as early for any%, notably using the secret warp that takes to the Bowser fight and Start eventually the Great Maze from the beginning.