Yoshi, the beloved character from the Super Mario Bros. game series, is at the center of a controversy surrounding the latest title in the franchise, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Fans of the game have expressed their disappointment since the release, complaining about the implementation of an 'easy mode' associated with Yoshi and another character, Nabbit.

According to the character selection screen, these characters don't take any damage but also won't transform with power-ups. Players believe this forces them into an easy mode gameplay. Despite it being viewed as less challenging, fans still appreciate the perfect rendition of Yoshi in the new game.

Many suggest that Nintendo should introduce a time trial mode for easy mode characters to increase difficulty. There's also been criticism of how game mechanics for new hidden coins have been simplified, allowing them to remain collected even after a player's character dies. Critics argue that this dulls the challenge, suggesting a toggle option in the game settings could help solve the issue.

Despite the controversy, Yoshi continues to be a favorite among many players stemming from his first appearance in the 1990 release of Super Mario World, and later as the main character in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island in 1995. Adult fans desiring more challenge will have to opt for the seven other characters that Super Mario Bros. Wonder offers.