Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, released in 1995, marked a significant departure from its predecessor, Super Mario World. While the original game stood as one of the best platformers of its time, Yoshi's Island took an unexpected approach by transforming Mario into a baby and shifting the focus to Yoshi as the main character. This game is not only a numerical sequel but also serves as a prequel to the entire Mario series, featuring a unique story arc. It completely redefined gameplay mechanics and introduced a new art style, solidifying its status in the gaming world.
Where a straightforward rehash of Super Mario World with new levels would have worked, Nintendo instead went in an entirely different direction.
In Yoshi's Island, Mario has been turned into a baby, putting his dinosaur companion in charge.
Its story alone is enough to make Yoshi's Island stand out, but it also plays entirely differently from the rest of the Mario series.
Yoshi's Island was the final game in the Mario series on SNES, and the last before it transitioned to 3D on the Nintendo 64.
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