History YMMV / DokiDokiPanic

** [[DistaffCounterpart Mama]] was simply an ActionMom, and her character was replaced with Luigi. Coincidentaly, a few years later, the animated version of ''WesternAnimation/SuperMarioWorld'' launched an episode called "Mama Luigi", which would later become an internet meme thanks to various WebAnimation/YouTubePoop videos.

** [[DistaffCounterpart Mama]] was simply an ActionMom, and her character was replaced with Luigi. Surprisingly, a few years later, the animated version of ''WesternAnimation/SuperMarioWorld'' launched an episode called "Mama Luigi", which would later become an internet meme thanks to various WebAnimation/YouTubePoop videos.
** Imajin was originally TheMario of this game. Guess who replaced him.

** The 1 [=UP=]s in this game were the head of your chosen character. ''[=SMB2=]'' changed this to a type of mushroom[[note]]Although they were simply orange-brown with "1up" on them, as opposed to the now-standard green 1-Up Mushrooms[[/note]]. Also, the hawk-like mask gate at the end of each stage was originally a slightly scary tiki-like mask. World 7's vegetables were mean-looking, and the mushroom blocks were menacing masks.

* HilariousInHindsight: [[DistaffCounterpart Mama]] was simply an ActionMom, and her character was replaced with Luigi. Surprisingly, a few years later, the animated version of ''WesternAnimation/SuperMarioWorld'' launched an episode called "Mama Luigi", which would later become an internet meme thanks to various WebAnimation/YouTubePoop videos.

* NightmareFuel: The 1 [=UP=]s in this game were the head of your chosen character. ''[=SMB2=]'' changed this to a type of mushroom[[note]]Although they were simply orange-brown with "1up" on them, as opposed to the now-standard green 1-Up Mushrooms[[/note]]. Also, the hawk-like mask gate at the end of each stage was originally a slightly scary tiki-like mask. World 7's vegetables were mean-looking, and the mushroom blocks were menacing masks.

* SugarWiki/NoProblemWithLicensedGames: Thanks to Nintendo. It's not quite as polished as the game people know today, but it's still ''[=SMB2=]'' at it's core.

* SugarWiki/NoProblemWithLicensedGames: Thanks to Nintendo.

* ValuesDissonance: The turtle shell of ''[=SMB2=]'' was a {{Blackface}} ShrunkenHead called "Big Face" in this game, which was much more acceptable in Japan than it would be in America.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The original ''Mario''-style [[http://www.wired.com/2011/04/super-mario-bros-2/ prototype]] demonstrated the vertical scrolling as in the final game, but also emphasized simultaneous two-player co-op. With Fuji TV's approval encouraging the greenlight, the game was made into a single-player experience, and the lifting and throwing mechanic meant to be done to other player was applied to other situations to make the gameplay more interesting to develop. This was not re-envisioned for the ''Mario'' series until ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosWii''.
** [[http://www.mariowiki.com/File:Grayguy.png The instruction booklet includes a grey Shy Guy enemy,]] described as eerily walking after the PlayerCharacter. This entry was removed in the ''[=SMB2=]'' manual, but they both show [[http://www.mariowiki.com/File:BobBom.png Bob-omb]] and [[http://www.mariowiki.com/File:Autobom.png Autobomb]] in areas not seen in the final game.

** [[http://www.mariowiki.com/File:Grayguy.png The instruction booklet includes a grey Shy Guy enemy,]] described as eerily walking after the PlayerCharacter. This entry was removed in the ''[=SMB2=]'' manual, but they both show [[http://www.mariowiki.com/File:BobBom.png Bob-omb]] and [[http://www.mariowiki.com/File:Autobom.png Autobomb]] in an area not seen in the final game.

** [[http://www.mariowiki.com/File:Grayguy.png The instruction booklet includes a grey Shy Guy enemy,]] described as eerily walked after the PlayerCharacter. This entry was removed in the ''[=SMB2=]'' manual, but they both show [[http://www.mariowiki.com/File:BobBom.png Bob-omb]] and [[http://www.mariowiki.com/File:Autobom.png Autobomb]] in an area not seen in the final game.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The original ''Mario''-style [[http://www.wired.com/2011/04/super-mario-bros-2/ prototype]] demonstrated the vertical scrolling as in the final game, but also emphasized simultaneous two-player co-op. With Fuji TV's approval encouraging the greenlight, the game was made into a single-player experience, and the lifting and throwing mechanic meant to be done to other player was applied to other situations to make the gameplay more interesting to develop. This was not re-envisioned for the ''Mario'' series until ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosWii''.

* NightmareFuel: The 1 UPs in this game were the head of your chosen character. ''[=SMB2=]'' changed this to a type of mushroom[[note]]Although they were simply orange-brown with "1up" on them, as opposed to the now-standard green 1-Up Mushrooms[[/note]]. Also, the hawk-like mask gate at the end of each stage was originally a slightly scary tiki-like mask. World 7's vegetables were mean-looking, and the mushroom blocks were menacing masks.

* HilariousInHindsight: [[DistaffCounterpart Mama]] was simply an ActionMom before DDP got ported to the U.S. and her sprite was replaced with Luigi's. Surprisingly, a few years later, the animated version of ''WesternAnimation/SuperMarioWorld'' launched an episode called "Mama Luigi", which would later become an internet meme thanks to various YouTubePoop videos.

* NightmareFuel: The 1-Ups in this game were the head of your chosen character. [=SMB2=] changed this to the iconic 1-Up Mushroom[[note]]Although, in this game they were simply orange-brown with "1-up" on them, rather than the now trademark green mushrooms[[/note]]. Also, what would become [=SMB2=]'s Hawkmouth was a slightly scary tiki-like mask. World 7's vegetables were mean-looking, and the Mushroom Blocks were menacing masks.
** {{Inverted|Trope}} with Phanto, who looked like a generic opera mask in this game. Strangely enough, the instruction manuals for ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' and ''Super Mario Advance'', as well as Phanto's appearance in ''Series/TheSuperMarioBrosSuperShow'', would use the original DDP design.

* ValuesDissonance: [=SMB2=]'s red Koopa shell was a {{blackface}} head in this game, which was much more acceptable in Japan than it would be in America.

* ValuesDissonance:

** {{Inverted|Trope}} with Phanto, who looked like a generic opera mask in this game. Strangely enough, ''Super Mario Advance'''s instruction manual[[note]]And Super Mario Bros. 2's, for that matter[[/note]] would use the original DDP design.

* UnfortunateImplications: [=SMB2=]'s red Koopa shell was a {{blackface}} head in this game.

* SugarWiki/NeedsMoreLove: The game was well-made and as innovative as Super Mario Brothers (it was designed by Shigeru Miyamoto, after all). However, it seems to be doomed to go down in history as "that fake Mario game".
** Oddly enough, it somehow managed to get a song in Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix.

* NightmareFuel: The 1-Ups in this game were the head of your chosen character. [=SMB2=] changed this to the iconic 1-Up Mushroom[[note]]Although, in this game they were simply orange-brown with "1-up" on it, rather than the now trademark green mushrooms[[/note]]. Also, what would become [=SMB2=]'s Hawkmouth was a slightly scary tiki-like mask. World 7's vegetables were mean-looking, and the Mushroom Blocks were menacing masks.

* NightmareFuel: The 1-Ups in this game were the head of your chosen character. [=SMB2=] changed this to the iconic 1-Up Mushroom. Also, what would become [=SMB2=]'s Hawkmouth was a slightly scary tiki-like mask. World 7's vegetables were mean-looking, and the Mushroom Blocks were menacing masks.

* HilariousInHindsight: [[DistaffCounterpart Mama]] was simply an ActionMom before DDP got ported to the U.S. and her sprite was replaced with Luigi's. Surprisingly, a few years later, the animated version of ''WesternAnimation/SuperMarioWorld'' launched an episode called "Mama Luigi", which would later become the Internet meme on YouTubePoop.

** {{Inverted|Trope}} with Phanto, who looked like a generic opera mask in this game. Strangely enough, ''Super Mario Advance'''s instruction manual would use the original DDP design.

* SugarWiki/NoProblemWithLicensedGames: Thanks to Nintendo.

* AccidentalNightmareFuel: The 1-Ups in this game were the head of your chosen character. [=SMB2=] changed this to the iconic 1-Up Mushroom. Also, what would become [=SMB2=]'s Hawkmouth was a slightly scary tiki-like mask. World 7's vegetables were mean-looking, and the Mushroom Blocks were menacing masks.
** {{Inverted|Trope}} with Phanto, who looked like a generic opera mask in this game. Strangely enough, ''Super Mario Advance'''s instruction manual would use the original DDP design.

* HilariousInHindsight: [[DistaffCounterpart Mama]] was simply an ActionMom before DDP got ported to the U.S. and her sprite was replaced with Luigi's. Surprisingly, a few years later, the animated version of ''WesternAnimation/SuperMarioWorld'' launched an episode called "Mama Luigi", which would later become the Internet meme on YoutubePoop.

* NeedsMoreLove: The game was well-made and as innovative as Super Mario Brothers (it was designed by Shigeru Miyamoto, after all). However, it seems to be doomed to go down in history as "that fake Mario game".

* NoProblemWithLicensedGames: Thanks to Nintendo.

* TheProblemWithLicensedGames: Well, it did have the license of Fuji TV; however, this game averts it because it was made by Nintendo.

* NightmareFuel: The 1-Ups in this game were the head of your chosen character. [=SMB2=] changed this to the iconic 1-Up Mushroom. Also, what would become [=SMB2=]'s Hawkmouth was a slightly scary tiki-like mask. World 7's vegetables were mean-looking, and the Mushroom Blocks were menacing masks.

* UnfortunateImplications: [=SMB2=]'s red Koopa shell was a blackface head in this game.

** [[InvertedTrope Inverted]] with Phanto, who looked like a generic opera mask in this game. Strangely enough, ''Super Mario Advance'''s instruction manual would use the original DDP design.

* UnfortunateImplications: [=SMB2=]'s red Koopa shell was a blackface head in this game.
** It turns out that Japan really doesn't understand why people get so upset these days over blackfaces. This same innocence blew up on them again when a [[{{Ptitlei015gc004kw4}} Pokémon]] called Jynx caused ''quite'' a stir...