World 1-7 - Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy | Yoshi's Island | Walkthrough, Gameplay, No Commentary

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, is a remarkable game that defied the norms of its time. It's not a direct sequel in the usual sense, but rather a prequel to the entire Mario saga. What sets it apart is its charming, hand-drawn, crayon-like art style and innovative gameplay centered around Yoshi. The story begins with a stork delivering Baby Mario and Baby Luigi, but Kamek intervenes, kidnapping Baby Luigi and scattering Baby Mario. Landing on Yoshi's Island, Baby Mario forms a bond with a Yoshi and embarks on a quest to rescue his brother. The gameplay focuses on Yoshi's unique abilities like his flutter jump and egg-throwing mechanic, where enemies are swallowed, turned into eggs, and then launched with a targeting cursor. A unique health system sees Baby Mario float away in a bubble when Yoshi takes a hit, creating a sense of urgency as players race against a countdown timer. World 1-7, aptly named "Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy," is a standout level from this inventive game. Appearing late in the first world, this stage truly embraces the game's experimental spirit. The core of its uniqueness lies in the introduction of "Fuzzies," soft, fluffy enemies that, upon contact, don't harm Yoshi or dislodge Baby Mario. Instead, they induce a state of disorientation. The screen begins to warp and undulate, colors may shift, and controls become sluggish, making simple navigation a challenge. Even the cheerful music slows and distorts, creating a surreal and disorienting audio-visual experience that intensifies with multiple hits. The level starts in a jungle setting, introducing basic mechanics before the fuzzy chaos begins. Players will encounter Melon Bugs and Tap-Taps, requiring strategic use of Yoshi's egg-throwing. However, the true test of "Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy" arrives after the middle checkpoint. Fuzzies then appear in swarms, turning the level into a delicate balance of avoidance and navigation. The game cleverly simulates a loss of motor control, forcing players to adapt to the warped environment and delayed inputs. The platforming itself isn't overly complex; the difficulty stems entirely from the altered state of play. Despite the main path's challenges, the level is rich with secrets, rewarding exploration with hidden items and bonus areas, including a secret cloud level accessed by a Spring Ball. Collecting all the Red Coins, Flowers, and Stars requires mastery of both the environment and the dizzy mechanic itself. The level concludes in a cave-like area, returning to more standard platforming challenges before reaching the goal. "Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy" remains a memorable testament to *Yoshi's Island*'s bold design, showcasing Nintendo's willingness to push boundaries and create unforgettable, albeit dizzying, gaming experiences. More - Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island: https://bit.ly/3ybusRs RetroArch: https://bit.ly/3U9I6hb Wiki: https://bit.ly/3vIrV08 #Yoshi #Mario #Nintendo #TheGamerBayJumpNRun #TheGamerBay