This game feels like the natural progression of the first game. The developers clearly took the ideas and mechanics introduced in the first game and found ways to develop them in new settings while also not losing what made them so special to begin with. New mechanics and power ups were also added which help make the game feel new and fresh. The level design is still outstanding and I was constantly impressed by the creativity in each level. The score, just as the first, is one of the best in any videogame. Oh and Yoshi is there too now.