What it is
The SNES launch title that introduced Yoshi and gave Mario a sprawling, secret-packed world to explore — the gold standard of 16-bit platforming.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNES | 1990 | Standard | — |
| Game Boy Advance | 2001 | Super Mario Advance 2 | — |
| Wii | 2006 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Wii U | 2013 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2016 | Standard | Digital · New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console |
| Switch | 2019 | Standard | Digital · Nintendo Switch Online |
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #3
A massive, branching SNES classic that introduced Yoshi and still plays brilliantly for free on Nintendo Switch Online.
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