This game is a sequal prequel it was released after super mario world but the story takes place before the first mario bros game you play as yoshi to help baby mario to save the stork and his brother from baby bowser and is minions. Game play as yoshi you can lick and swallow enemies and create eggs you use on bosses and enemies this gme is the first to introduce redcoins and items. While playing as yoshi you can transform to help along after each level you will get a bonus round for extra lives & items. This game is challenging aswell as fun.