Super Mario World is better than Super Mario Bros. 3

In this round, I will be rebutting my opponent's opening statements - as the rules require.To begin, my opponent argues that the graphics in SMB3 are better because they are simpler. In particular, he argues because there is less on the screen, it is harder to die. I find this argument fairly unconvincing - my opponent hasn't established levels where enemies fill the screen in SMW, or proven SMB3 doesn't have these levels. In my experience, there are many levels in SMB3 with complex moving backgrounds (like in the third word, Sea Side) or numerous enemies strategically placed to kill you (looking at you, Pipe Land), or both (the Airships).My opponent also argues SMB3 is a brighter game than SMW. I strongly disagree here - SMW feels much brighter, especially in overworld levels. Even the forest level I showed looks brighter than an overworld level in SMB3.Next, my opponent argues SMB3 has a better soundtrack because it has more songs, and they are better. First off, more doesn't make something better. Justin Bieber's album My World 2.0 has 10 songs,[1] while Michael Jackson's Thriller has only 9 songs.[2] However, Thriller is clearly a better album. In contrast to my opponent's claims, SMW does indeed have a diverse soundtrack. The Athletic theme, for instance, sounds upbeat and jovial, whereas the Castle theme is dark and ominous.On the issue of maps, my opponent asserts SMB3 has better maps because there are different themes in each world as opposed to one big world. However, the fact of the matter is SMW, like SMB3, has diverse level themes - the opening area, Yoshi's Island, is much different in both look and design than the underground Vanilla Dome or ominous Valley of Bowser. The difference is SMW combines these different areas into one big overworld map.In terms of completion, my opponent argues SMB3 has a much more difficult final level and is thus more satisfying. My opponent is partially correct here, but not entirely so. In the video he posts, the player clears the game by utilizing the Back Door to Bowser's Castle, which allows you to bypass most of the Castle's obstacles. The Back Door can only be obtained by finding the secret exit in Valley of Bowser 2, and then beating the Fortress.[3] As shown in the video, the Fortress is literally filled with falling death spikes that are extremely difficult to clear. I consider myself an experienced Mario player, and it took me at least two dozen tries to beat. This is far from easy to do.In contrast, if the player doesn't take the secret exit, he has to go through the Front Door, where the player must choose from one of four mini-levels with deadly obstacles, and then after clearing that has to choose from another four mini-levels. After that, you go to the mini-level the Back Door starts at.[4] As you can see, either path is hard - rather than just having a measly one mini-level like in SMB3, you have to beat three mini-levels, or find a secret exit and beat an insanely difficult fortress. Either way, it's challenging and rewarding.On to gameplay! My opponent notes several aspects that make SMB3 a great game, and I honestly can't disagree with most of them. SMB3 is a fantastic game and has a lot of things good about it. However, this is not a debate on "Is Super Mario Bros. 3 a good game" - this is a debate on if it is better than Super Mario World (which it isn't). With that in mind, I'll rebut each point one-by-one:*SMW also features this.*SMW also features this.*SMW does not feature these non-level areas, but more than makes up for it with the Top Secret Area, a hidden level where Mario can quickly access the main in-game power-ups.[5] This is far more rewarding than hoping the totally rigged Toad House doesn't give you a freaking Mushroom (seriously Toad, WTH? I'm trying to save your kingdom here, you might as well give away the good stuff!)*Super Mario World introduces new power-ups as well.*SMW also features unique enemies, like the Sumo Bros and Ninji.*SMW doesn't have warp zones, but has Star World, which is far better.*Fair enough.*SMW supports 2 player as well, except this time your friend can't be a jerk and refuse to play a level because you would get the Toad House. Because this element is removed, it is far more fun to play 2-player in SMW.I look forward to my opponent's rebuttals!References:1. https://en.wikipedia.org...2. https://en.wikipedia.org...(Michael_Jackson_album)#Track_listing3. http://www.mariowiki.com...4. http://www.mariowiki.com...5. http://www.mariowiki.com...