definitely fudged it with restore points way more than i did super mario bros 3 but i also enjoyed it more than super mario bros 3...but i don't think it's JUST a difficulty thing (though i think what i struggle with most about difficult platformers is having to redo stuff i've already succeeded at just because something's pulling me up short later), since i enjoyed the different types of stage way more than similar variations in the earlier game. also this one has yoshi in. great job all round