Created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system. The game's 3D visuals make it easy for players to judge depth and distance in search of interesting power-ups. Players also can play as Tanooki Mario, using his tail to hover or perform floating jumps and attacks. The game's level design makes use of the Nintendo 3DS system's 3D capabilities; some levels require players to progress from top to bottom, while others challenge them to move forward into the spatial depths of an environment.