Les niveaux les plus difficiles de Mario

Mario's Hardest Levels

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While the Super Mario universe is often synonymous with accessible fun for everyone, some levels are known for their extreme difficulty . Whether from the main games or special modes, these stages have tested even the most seasoned players. Here's a selection of the most challenging levels in the Mario franchise, from classic to modern installments.

Summary

1. Champion's Road – Super Mario 3D World

The final level of Super Mario 3D World (Wii U, then Switch) is a collection of precisely timed traps:

  • No checkpoint
  • Combinations of treadmills , lasers and synchronized platforms
  • Multiplayer : a real test of coordination

2. The Perfect Run – Super Mario Galaxy 2

  • One life only
  • No checkpoint
  • Brutal chaining of complex sequences

3. Grandmaster Galaxy – Super Mario Galaxy 2

“Normal” version of The Perfect Run with checkpoints:

  • Lasers, trampolines, ultra-precise platforms
  • Ideal for preparing for the ultimate challenge

4. Darker Side of the Moon – Super Mario Odyssey

  • Very long level without checkpoint
  • Uses all transformations in the game
  • No healing available before the final boss

5. 8-7: Lakitu's Wall – New Super Mario Bros. Wii

  • Constant rain of Lakitu projectiles
  • Narrow passages, few power-ups

6. 9-7: Impossible? – New Super Mario Bros. U

  • No bonuses , precise traps
  • Perfect timing required from start to finish

7. World C-3 – The Lost Levels

  • Unstable crosswind
  • Hammer Bros on narrow platforms
  • The pinnacle of 8-bit difficulty

8. Pachinko Machine – Super Mario Sunshine

  • Unpredictable physics, inconsistent bounces
  • Unmanageable camera
  • Design often considered unfair

9. Super Expert Mode – Mario Maker / Maker 2

  • Kaizo levels, filled with extreme traps
  • Obligation to validate the level before publishing it
  • Often designed for streaming or speedruns

Comparison table of the most difficult levels

Level Name Game Estimated difficulty Features
Champion's Road 3D World 9/10 No checkpoints, multiplayer chaos
The Perfect Run Galaxy 2 10/10 1 PV, no checkpoint
Grandmaster Galaxy Galaxy 2 8.5/10 Version with checkpoint
Darker Side of the Moon Odyssey 9/10 Very long, without care or checkpoint
Lakitu's Wall NSMB Wii 7.5/10 Incessant projectiles
Impossible? NSMB U 9/10 Pixel timing
World C-3 Lost Levels 8/10 Vent + Hammer Bros
Pachinko Machine Sunshine 7/10 Broken physics & camera
Super Expert Mario Maker 10+ /10 Kaizo, extreme traps

Bonus: legendary records and speedruns

  • Champion's Road : Completed in <2 min by the best solo players
  • The Perfect Run : records under 6 minutes , no errors allowed
  • Super Expert Maker : Viral levels like “P-Break” or “U-Break” required 10+ hours of validation by their creators

FAQ – Hardest Mario Levels

  • What is the hardest level of all Mario games?
    " The Perfect Run " is often cited for its brutality and total lack of tolerance.
  • Are Mario Maker levels harder than the official ones?
    Yes, some far exceed Nintendo standards thanks to their Kaizo complexity.
  • Is there a hard mode in all Mario games?
    No, but most offer very technical post-game or secret levels.
  • Do speedrunners use these levels?
    Yes, to prove their talent or break world records.

Conclusion

Whether official or fan-made, the toughest levels in the Mario saga represent the pinnacle of gaming challenge . They require reflexes, memory, perseverance, and composure. And if you've completed them all, then yes, you deserve the title of absolute master of the Mushroom Kingdom .

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