Free · 15 levels · Pixel platformer
Super Oliver World: bump the ? blocks and get Oliver out of the parallel world
Super Oliver World is a pixel-art side-scroller from Magnific Studios in which a boy named Oliver runs and jumps through a parallel world full of traps and enemies while breaking blocks for coins, power-ups and other surprises. The level-select screen holds 15 numbered stages, and only the first is open when you start. Before level 1 begins, a short cutscene shows a swarm of yellow winged creatures chasing Oliver across a beach; a Skip button in the corner jumps straight to the action. The HUD tracks five lives, a score, a coin count and an empty item box for a stored power-up. Magnific Studios also made Super Billy Boy, another platformer on What Games Play.
Quick facts
- Developer: Magnific Studios, listed on its own games page
- Genre: side-scrolling pixel platformer with ? blocks
- Levels: 15 on the level-select grid, level 1 open at start
- Lives: Oliver begins level 1 with five
- Keys: A/D or arrows, W/Z/Up to jump, X/J to shoot
- Release: CrazyGames August 2022, GamePix September 2022
How to play Super Oliver World
Each stage is a left-to-right run over grass, sand and water with enemies and gaps in the way. The task is to reach the end without losing all five lives.
- 1
Start from the menu
Choose Play on the title screen, then pick level 1 from the Level Select grid. At the start the other 14 buttons are greyed out.
- 2
Skip or watch the intro
A cutscene shows Oliver being chased by yellow winged creatures. Press the Skip button in the bottom-right corner if you want to start playing at once.
- 3
Run and jump
Oliver walks on A and D or the arrow keys and jumps on W, Z or the Up arrow. Head-butt the ? blocks from underneath to see what is inside.
- 4
Collect and shoot
Pick up the coins lined along the level. When you have firepower, press X or J to shoot enemies before they reach you.
Controls
Keyboard
- A or the left arrow walks Oliver to the left
- D or the right arrow walks Oliver to the right
- W, Z or the Up arrow makes Oliver jump
- X or J fires Oliver's shot
- The red button in the top-right corner of a level pauses Super Oliver World
Phone & tablet
- CrazyGames lists Super Oliver World as working in iOS and Android browsers
- Oliver's world is drawn in a 4:3 landscape frame, so hold the device sideways
What sets Super Oliver World apart
Blocks hide the upgrades
Red bricks and yellow ? blocks float above the path. Breaking them is how you find power-ups and extra coins, so the blocks are worth a jump even when the route is clear.
A dedicated shoot key
Oliver has an X / J shot listed in his controls, which lets you deal with enemies from a distance instead of only jumping over them.
Five lives and a spare-item box
The HUD shows a green heart with ×5 and a blue item box next to it, so you can see both your remaining lives and whether a power-up is stored.
A cutscene you can skip
The intro chase with the yellow winged creatures sets up the escape story, and the Skip button means replays of level 1 do not force you to sit through it.
Tips for Super Oliver World
- Hit every ? block once. The yellow blocks are where power-ups come from; a jump under each one is cheap compared with meeting a later enemy without an upgrade.
- Count coins against the score. In level 1 each coin added one point to both the coin counter and the score, so a row of coins is a quick way to raise your total.
- Look down at the low ledges. The first level drops to a lower strip of grass near the water, and enemies sit on it; check before you jump off.
- Shoot from the edge of a platform. When firepower is active, clear the next platform with X or J before landing on it.
Who is Super Oliver World for?
Players who grew up on block-bumping platformers
Coins in rows, ? blocks overhead and a lives counter follow the formula of classic console side-scrollers.
Fans of Magnific Studios
If you played Super Billy Boy, this is the same studio's take on a beach-and-island setting with a boy as the hero.
Short-session players
Fifteen numbered stages give a clear sense of how far through the game you are.
Score, coins and lives
The HUD displays lives beside a green heart, a five-digit score and a coin tally. Coins contribute to the score, while stage progress appears in the level-selection menu. Reach the exit, watch your remaining lives and explore for helpful items on the way.
Frequently asked questions
What is Super Oliver World?+
Super Oliver World is a 2D pixel platformer by Magnific Studios. You guide Oliver through a parallel world full of traps and enemies, breaking blocks to find coins and power-ups along the way.
How do you jump and shoot in Super Oliver World?+
Jump with W, Z or the Up arrow, and shoot with X or J. Movement uses A and D or the left and right arrow keys.
How many levels are in Super Oliver World?+
The level-select screen shows 15 numbered levels. Only level 1 is available at the start; the others unlock as you progress.
What is inside the ? blocks in Super Oliver World?+
The blocks hold power-ups, coins and other surprises, according to the game's CrazyGames listing. Jump into a block from below to break it open.
Can you skip the intro in Super Oliver World?+
Yes. The opening cutscene, where Oliver is chased by yellow winged creatures, has a Skip button in the bottom-right corner that starts level 1 straight away.
Oliver is waiting on the beach
Pick level 1, skip the chase if you like, and bump your first ? block.
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