That stinks, but the reason for this is probably because Nintendo has designed some levels specifically around Yoshi, and other more challenging levels designed without Yoshi's assistance in mind, so therefore Nintendo doesn't want players simply picking up Yoshi in an earlier easy stage and then traveling to a tougher stage later in the game a la SMW in order to have a bit of an advantage.
I remember constantly going back to the secret area in Donut Plains just to stock up on power-ups and get Yoshi and then heading back to the tough as nails Special stages on Star Road... good times!
On 2/24/13, MB1025 said:
You know I was always wondering why no one ever used the dollar sign for $ony, but then I realized they have no money so it would be pointless.
