Only Mario and Luigi are available at first, but more characters can be unlocked as you progress. There are 100 stars and more than 450 flowers, so there’s plenty to find and many rewards to be had! Even Lakitu’s shoe is an accessible prize! Stars can unlock bonus items, extra stages, and entire new islands! Although midpoints can’t save flowers, you can activate Flower Mode to gain additional power-ups for the hunt. Gather all five and a star will appear at the end of the level. Like its namesake, each stage contains five flowers (but almost no red coins, so don't worry). Even bosses can be fought on green-horseback! Ride your rainbow of steeds to victory! You may have to dismount to climb a vine secret or two, but Yoshi will wait patiently for your return. Levels are ride-friendly, and you'll never be forced to ditch your dino pal. In fact, each island has its own local color! On top of a strong showing of everyone’s favorite dinosaur, this game is designed with Yoshi in mind. As one may expect, the archipelago is home to many types of Yoshi.
