A Bootleg Christmas is a short, festive platformer released in 2022 by real retro kid knuckles. Built as a ROM hack of the infamous unlicensed NES port of Super Mario World, this holiday-themed game features three quick, snowy levels filled with Christmas cheer and familiar platforming action.
How to Play
Your objective is to navigate to the end of each of the three Christmas-themed levels, avoiding enemies and pitfalls along the way. Since this is an NES title running in your browser, use your arrow keys to move, Z for the B button (run/attack), X for the A button (jump), and Enter for Start.
Gameplay Tips
Because the game runs on the quirky engine of the bootleg Super Mario World port, mastering its unique jumping mechanics is essential. You will frequently need to perform a “short jump” to clear tight obstaclesโexecute this by pressing Down + Jump simultaneously, or by rolling your thumb across B and A at the same time.
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