When they have the first eight, defeating the Goomboss will unlock Mario. The player first need eight power stars before they can unlock Mario. Mario can start flying either by shooting out of a cannon or by performing a triple jump. With this feather, Mario can glide through the air to reach new areas. Also, some red '?' boxes will give Mario a feather instead of a power flower. The player can change Mario's altitude by rapidly tapping the jump button, letting Mario reach vertical platforms that are out of reach to others. When Mario grabs a power flower he'll inflate and float around. Only Mario can jump off of walls to gain extra height, which will let the player reach certain areas that other characters can't (or just take shortcuts that are beyond the reach of others). Mario is very maneuverable and quick, and his most unique ability is his wall kick. Mario is probably the most versatile character in the game, though Luigi runs a close second. Mario Graphical comparison between SM64DS (left), and SM64 (right) He's available at the very start of the game. He's also the only character that does not fight with his fists, therefore he is unable to fight ghosts, which also means the player cannot enter Big Boo's Haunt as Yoshi. His fire breath can be used to melt ice blocks, or to damage enemies. Breaking open a red '?' block and grabbing the power flower lets Yoshi breathe fire for a short period of time. The unique ability that lets Yoshi solve puzzles others can't is his ability to breathe fire.

These eggs will ricochet off of multiple enemies if lined up right. To lay an egg Yoshi will have to first grab an enemy with his tongue and then press the crouch button. Also, Yoshi can fire eggs as projectiles. By jumping and hold down the jump button in mid-air, Yoshi's legs will flutter underneath him, letting him float a little further than normal. Yoshi has a few unique abilities, including his 'floaty' jump. The player begins the game as Yoshi, and until they collect eight stars total he's the only character available. Characters Yoshi Yoshi in Dry Dry Desert. They always run in a pattern, giving the player a chance to predict where they go next. The easiest way to catch the rabbits is to chase them into a corner and dive at them. Each of the four characters has seven rabbits to catch-below is a list of their locations. Each rabbit caught unlocks a new mini-game in Princess Peach's Rec Room. Though they may seem just for decoration, they're actually a small challenge. Throughout the castle grounds the player will often notice small bunnies hopping around wildly. This is suited for those who use the Nintendo DS on a flat system. It functions similarly to how the circle behaves in Touch Mode, however the player can also use the D-pad for functions similar to the face buttons. A bigger circle will appear on the touch screen which indicates the player's speed. This mode allows for the use of a stylus for analog control. Letting go allows them to set a new neutral point on the touch screen controls. The circle will move if the player tries to slide off of the circle's radius. A circle will appear on the touch screen indicating the speed the player character will move in. The original Nintendo DS models came with a wrist strap with a thumb piece used to simulate analog control on the touch screen.

The player can also perform a charge dash by holding Y, then pressing a direction on the D-pad will cause the player character to move immediately in the desired direction.

Holding Y will cause the character to dash. During gameplay, pressing Select will immediately bring up the 'Control Modes' screen which provide the three following options. The controls can be changed to suit both right- and left-handed play styles. Nintendo came up with a solution of using the touch screen as an analog stick. The control scheme was a big issue as it used to be played using an analog stick on the N64, which does not exist on the DS. Much of the rest of the main game is almost exactly like its predecessor, jumping into paintings, finding stars and defeating Bowser. Yoshi sets off into the castle in search of his friends, and the player will soon be able to play as all four characters. There is also a small event before the player can enter the castle in which they have to capture a rabbit with a key to the front door. Instead of beginning the adventure as Mario, Yoshi is the first playable character, who has woken up from his deep slumber. All three enter the castle and disappear, along with the still kidnapped, Princess Peach. Mario shows up, but he is not alone, Wario and Luigi accompany him. Much like Super Mario 64, the game opens with Peach inviting Mario to her castle.

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