- Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (pictured) was originally named Super Mario Bros. 5: Yoshi's Island in Japanese during development.
- Wario Land: Shake It! is drawn in the style of anime.
- Swooper Dooper's name is a pun on the phrase "super-duper".
- Rango is the only member of the Broodals who does not need to be fought before defeating Bowser at least once.