what is the point in removing them? I love living in europe nintendo's ground

How can you not like this game? The gameplay is excellent and with all the different helmets and secrets to find what is not to like?
It can be very frustrating though but still a Mega Drive classic.

I use this game as a bit of a break from my other more intense games, defo a must have but die once and you might as well just start again!! damn those bubble blowing heads!