Super Mario 3D World for Nintendo Wii U
Super Mario 3D World for Nintendo Wii U
21-11-2013
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Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Nintendo
Super Mario 3D World is a 3D platformer action game for the Wii U, and a follow-up of the Nintendo 3DS installment Super Mario 3D Land. The game builds upon the previous installment, following a similar 3D level-design convention inspired from the 2D platformer titles where players must navigate through a linear-designed level within a time limit to reach a level's Goal Pole. One key aspect introduced in this title is the simultaneous multiplayer: while not the first game in the series to do so, it is the first 3D title in the Mario series to incorporate up to four players cooperating with each other to reach the goal. Players can select their character from a pool of playable characters prior to starting the game, and each of these characters have their own unique playstyle that gives them advantages and disadvantages over other characters. The game makes use of several Wii U exclusive features, such as tapping blocks with the touch screen on the GamePad and blowing into the mic to reveal hidden items and blow away enemies. Various new power-ups are introduced in this title, with the trademark suit being the Cat power-up, which enables characters to perform a melee attack, climb up walls, and leap while midair, as well as the game generally having a cat-based theme.
Super Mario 3D World is currently rated Perfect on EmuRank, and Cemu is the recommended first emulator overall.
EmuRank currently tracks 6 reports for this game across 1 emulator and 1 operating system, so the guidance below reflects a broad testing base rather than a single setup.
Compatibility Verdict
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100% of selected reports reach Playable or better across 6 reports in the current scoring window.
Perfect means the strongest current emulator evidence suggests this is the game's best supported compatibility tier. Medium confidence means the recommendation is reasonably supported, but additional reports would solidify it further.
Compatibility and confidence are separate signals. EmuRank tracks the full report history for this game, but the public ranking gives priority to the strongest current scoring window for each emulator.
How EmuRank Scores This Game
EmuRank currently tracks 6 reports for Super Mario 3D World across 1 emulator and 1 operating system.
For ranking purposes, reports are ordered by relevance using votes, freshness, and source quality. This means the most trusted and recent reports carry more weight in the final recommendation.
Cemu has 6 total tracked reports for this game, and all of them are inside the current scoring window.
Why Cemu Is Recommended
Cemu is the current first recommendation because it combines the strongest compatibility evidence with the most convincing scoring window for this game. All 6 tracked reports for this emulator are inside the current scoring window.
100% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Community results are consistent and point in the same direction.
Best Emulator by Operating System
OS-specific data is currently available for Android only. Coverage across other operating systems would improve per-OS guidance.
100% Playable or better · 6 reports
Cemu is the strongest option for Android: Perfect with medium confidence (100% Playable or better across 6 reports).
Testing Coverage and Data Sources
EmuRank currently tracks 6 reports for this game spanning June 2025 to February 2026. Those reports cover 1 emulator and 1 operating system, giving this page a broader evidence base than a single setup guide.
The report base is also detailed: 6 include configuration text, 6 include GPU data, 6 include device details, and 4 include notes. That makes the report history below useful not only for the verdict, but also for comparing real-world setups.
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ReportsCompatibility Reports and Setup History
Sign in to add a reportThe summaries above explain the current recommendation, but the raw reports below remain the best place to inspect exact emulator versions, operating systems, hardware notes, and edge cases. They also show where successful and unsuccessful setups differ, which is why EmuRank keeps the full report history visible on the page.
6 reports tracked for this game. Use the filters below to narrow by emulator, OS, or compatibility level.
| Emulator | Version | OS | Compat. | Relevance | Votes | Report Date | Author | |
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| Cemu | 0.0.3 | Android | Perfect | 77.6 | +6 | naaiz1 | ||
| Cemu | 0.3 | Android | Perfect | 68.1 | +1 | Lefty | ||
| Cemu | 0.2 | Android | Perfect | 60.8 | +1 | Oconowoc | ||
| Cemu | 0.2 | Android | Playable | 65.4 | +3 | Baribal | ||
| Cemu | 1.0 | Android | Playable | 53.1 | 0 | SGT TastyWheat | ||
| Cemu | 0.1 | Android | Perfect | 53.0 | 0 | G-R-E-G Rooster |
Super Mario 3D World Emulator FAQ
- Is Super Mario 3D World playable on EmuRank right now?
- Super Mario 3D World currently shows Perfect compatibility on EmuRank, based on 6 reports across Nintendo Wii U. Compatibility describes the strongest current evidence, while confidence describes how stable that recommendation is.
- What is the best emulator for Super Mario 3D World?
- Cemu is currently the recommended first emulator for Super Mario 3D World — 100% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Confidence is Medium. EmuRank tracks 6 total reports for this emulator on Super Mario 3D World, and all of them are inside the current scoring window. Check the OS breakdown above for platform-specific guidance.
- Why does EmuRank recommend Cemu for Super Mario 3D World?
- EmuRank ranks emulators by combining compatibility evidence with confidence derived from report count and consistency. Cemu currently achieves the highest combined score for Super Mario 3D World. See the Why Cemu Is Recommended section above for the full breakdown.
- How many reports does EmuRank track for Super Mario 3D World?
- EmuRank currently tracks 6 reports for Super Mario 3D World. These reports cover multiple emulators and operating systems. Each emulator recommendation is based on its own highest-relevance scoring window, not the raw full history alone.
- Does the best emulator for Super Mario 3D World change by operating system?
- Results can vary by OS. Current OS breakdown: Android: Perfect via Cemu. Check the Best Emulator by Operating System section above for the full per-OS picture.
- What should I do if my setup differs from the recommendation?
- Start with the emulator recommended for your specific OS in the section above. If your OS shows weaker evidence, check the raw reports below for recent setups that match your hardware. You can also submit a report to help expand the evidence base.
- How recent is the current compatibility data for Super Mario 3D World?
- EmuRank recalculates compatibility automatically whenever a new report is submitted or voted on. Check the compatibility calculated date near the top of the page for the last update time. The raw reports below show exact dates for each individual test.