Super Mario World introduced the concept of Mario riding a dinosaur helper named Yoshi in a platforming title.
Super Mario World (Japanese: スーパーマリオワールド, Sūpā Mario Wārudo, commonly abbreviated SMW) is a Super Nintendo game that featured Mario and introduced the character of Yoshi. It was released on November 21, 1990 in Japan, August 13, 1991 in North America and then April 11, 1992 in Europe.
Super Smash Bros. series
Yoshi, a starter charater in all three Super Smash Bros. games premeired in this game. Also, the stage Yoshi's Island was based on the levels of this game. In addition, the music to Yoshi's Island is a remix of Donut Plains' main level theme.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Yoshi's Final Smash, Super Dragon, is based on powers Yoshi could obtain in Super Mario World, depending on what color Koopa shells Yoshi eats.
- Red Koopa Shells have Yoshi spit out fire.
- Blue Koopa Shells allow Yoshi to fly.
- Yellow Koopa Shells allow Yoshi to stomp hard enough to make the groun shake (this ability has yet to be seen in Brawl)
- Green Koopa Shells do not do anything.