In addition to story mode, there's a challenge mode with extra hard puzzles. (n4g.com)
In addition to the story mode, players can battle against each other either locally or online in kinetic 3D arena battles. (gonintendo.com)
Other new features within the game include a wireless multi-player mode, in which up to four players can play simultaneously on each Nintendo DS connected together locally, though this can not be done on the Wii U Virtual Console version except for the single - player training; minigames to play with each character; and new additions to the story mode such as new courses, missions, and bosses. (mariowiki.com)