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The '''Forest of Illusion''' is the fifth world of [[Dinosaur Land]] in the game ''[[Super Mario World]]''. The forest contains one fortress, one [[Ghost House]], one [[Star Road (Super Mario World)|Star Road]], the [[Blue Switch Palace]], and many secret paths. The world can be challenging, since beating the regular exits will only take the player in a circle, hence the 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 will disappear.
[[File:ForestOfIllusionOutside.png|thumb|left|256px|The outside of the Forest of Illusion]]
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The '''Forest of Illusion''' is the fifth [[world]] 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. The forest contains one [[fortress]], one [[Ghost House]], one [[Star Road (Super Mario World)|Star Road]], the [[Blue Switch Palace]], and many secret paths.


It is part of the same landmass as [[Cookie Mountain]].
This world 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.
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==Levels==
==Levels==
[[File:ForestOfIllusionOutside.png|thumb|256px|The outside of the '''Forest of Illusion'''.]]
Levels that are marked with an asterisk (*) feature a secret exit.
Levels that are marked with an asterisk (*) do not feature another exit.
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*[[Forest of Illusion 1]]
Forest of Illusion 1 SMW.png|[[Forest of Illusion 1]]*
*[[Forest of Illusion 2]]
Forest of Illusion 2.png|[[Forest of Illusion 2]]*
*[[Forest of Illusion 3]]
Forest of Illusion 3.png|[[Forest of Illusion 3]]*
*[[Forest Ghost House]]
Forest Ghost House.png|[[Forest Ghost House]]*
*[[Roy's Castle|#5 Roy's Castle]]*
SMW RoyCastle.png|[[5 Roy's Castle|#5 Roy's Castle]]
*[[Blue Switch Palace]]*
Blue Switch Palace.png|[[Blue Switch Palace]]
*[[Forest of Illusion 4]]
Forest of Illusion 4.png|[[Forest of Illusion 4]]*
*[[Forest Secret Area]]*
ForestSecretArea.png|[[Forest Secret Area]]
*[[Forest Fortress]]*
SMW Forest Fortress.png|[[Forest Fortress]]
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==Appearances in other media==
==Appearances in other media==
[[File:SMW Forest of illusion scene art.PNG|thumb|200px]]
[[File:SMW Forest of Illusion Scene Artwork.png|thumb|200px|Forest of Illusion artwork as featured in ''[[Mario Mania]]'']]
The Forest of Illusion was featured in several episodes of the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' animated series]], though here it was renamed the '''Enchanted Forest''' and had a much more sinister appearance, being darker and with more horrific faces on the forest's trees and bushes.
[[File:SMWTV Destroyed Contraption.jpg|thumb|left|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 (television series)|''Super Mario World'' animated series]], where it is the main setting and the greater location of [[Wizenheimer]]'s haunted house.


The Enchanted Forest first appeared in the episode "[[Ghosts 'R' Us]]" where it is the main setting of the episode and was revealed to be owned by [[Wizenheimer]]; what could also be the Enchanted Forest was also in the episodes "[[King Scoopa Koopa]]" and "[[Mama Luigi]]".
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.
 
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.
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==Official description==
===''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'' website===
* "''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==
{{Foreignname|
{{foreign names
|Jap=まよいのもり
|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=Lost Forest
|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''), page 83.</ref>
|Fra=Forêt Illusoire
|Chi=迷失森林<ref>[http://www.ique.com/games/supermarioworld.htm Official ''Super Mario World'' iQue website]. ''iQue''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.</ref>
|FraM=Illusory Forest
|ChiR=Míshī sēnlín
|Ger=Wald der Illusionen
|ChiM=Lost Forest
|GerM=Forest of Illusions
|Fre=Forêt Illusoire<br>Forêt d'Illusions
|Por=Floresta da Ilusão
|FreM=Illusory Forest<br>Illusions' Forest
|Ger=Wald der Illusion
|GerM=Forest of Illusion
|Ita=Foresta delle Illusioni
|ItaM=Forest of Illusions
|Rom=Pădurea fermecată <small>(''Super Mario World'' television series)</small>
|RomM=Enchanted Forest
|Spa=Bosque Ilusión
|Spa=Bosque Ilusión
|SpaM=Illusion Forest
|SpaM=Illusion Forest
|PorM=Forest of Illusion}}
}}
 
==Media==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Japanese name for the Forest of Illusion is the same as that of the [[zeldawiki:Lost Woods|Lost Woods]], a recurring location within ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series; the concepts of both areas are also the same, involving the player getting lost.
*The Japanese name for the Forest of Illusion is the same as that for the [[zeldawiki:Lost Woods|Lost Woods]], a recurring location within the series ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]''; the concepts of both areas are also the same, involving the player getting lost.
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:20, March 30, 2024

Forest of Illusion
The world Forest of Illusion as it appears in the game Super Mario World.
Top view of the forest
Game Super Mario World (1990)
Level(s) 9
<< List of worlds >>
A view from outside the world Forest of Illusion.
The outside of the Forest of Illusion
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The Forest of Illusion is the fifth world 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. The forest contains one fortress, one Ghost House, one Star Road, the Blue Switch Palace, and many secret paths.

This world 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[edit]

Levels that are marked with an asterisk (*) feature a secret exit.

Appearances in other media[edit]

Artwork scene of Mario in the Forest of Illusion, from Super Mario World.
Forest of Illusion artwork as featured in Mario Mania
Kooky Von Koopa's contraption destroyed in The Wheel Thing.
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.

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.

Official description[edit]

Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 website[edit]

  • "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[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese まよいのもり[1]
Mayoi no Mori
Forest of Illusion; translated as "Mazing Wood" in the Super Mario World Shogakukan guide[2]

Chinese 迷失森林[3]
Míshī sēnlín
Lost Forest

French Forêt Illusoire
Forêt d'Illusions
Illusory Forest
Illusions' Forest
German Wald der Illusion
Forest of Illusion
Italian Foresta delle Illusioni
Forest of Illusions
Romanian Pădurea fermecată (Super Mario World television series)
Enchanted Forest
Spanish Bosque Ilusión
Illusion Forest

Media[edit]

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Trivia[edit]

  • The Japanese name for the Forest of Illusion is the same as that for the Lost Woods, a recurring location within the series The Legend of Zelda; the concepts of both areas are also the same, involving the player getting lost.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Super Mario World Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out)
  2. ^ 「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.
  3. ^ Official Super Mario World iQue website. iQue. Retrieved May 30, 2018.