What is the name of the game where Mario first gains the ability to fly with a cape?

The game where Mario first gains the ability to fly with a cape is Super Mario World. Its Cape Feather power-up transforms Mario into Cape Mario, giving him a yellow cape and several new movement options, including gliding and sustained flight after gaining enough running speed.

The cape’s controls make it more versatile than a simple temporary power-up. Mario can slow his descent, rise again after diving, and use the cape as a defensive weapon to knock away some enemies and objects. Skilled players can use Cape Mario to cross large gaps, reach secret exits, and explore areas that are difficult or impossible to access normally.

The Cape Feather is sometimes confused with other Mario flight abilities. Super Mario Bros. 3 introduced Raccoon Mario and Tanooki Mario, which can fly or hover, but those forms do not use a cape. Super Mario 64 later introduced the Wing Cap, while later games added propellers, suits, and other flight mechanics. Super Mario World was the first to pair Mario’s flight with the iconic cape.