This shift moved the series away from direct control of Mario and toward a sub-genre similar to Lemmings . The player acts as an architect, placing blocks, springs, and conveyor belts to manipulate the environment, ensuring the mindless minis reach the exit.
: The game introduced a "Plus Mode" where all toys start moving automatically the moment a level begins, demanding much faster planning from the player. Content and Level Editor Mario Vs Donkey Kong Minis March Again Rom