Wario Land would have non-lethal elements, transformations instead of damage, and a variety of complex moves from across the series
Yoshi's Island has eggs, flutter jumping, sticky tongues, and off course Baby Mario instead of standard damage and death
Donkey Kong Country could utilise the multiple kongs as extra lives/powerup substitutes, animal buddies, and tbh I don't play much donkey kong
Your vote: Wario Land