It’s pretty weird that this is considered a Super Mario game – a direct sequel to Super Mario World no less. There’s a reason Yoshi got his own series after this, since this gameplay is so different from typical Mario gameplay. I can appreciate the style it’s got going for it, the slower paced, ammo-conscious gameplay can be fun, if a bit frustrating. And baby Mario can feel too much like a burden at times. Overall, even if I don’t like the gameplay as much as usual Mario, it’s a charming game and has a soundtrack to match.
My main problem with the game is the collectables/score system. In order to unlock the hidden levels you need to get a perfect score on all stages, and that's fair. But getting that score is too much of a burden for me, since it requires 25 different collectable items in each stage AND max health (the collectables don't save either, it all has to be done in one run). This isn't a problem, there's plenty of games that I don't feel like fully completing, but Yoshi's island gives you no reason to collect ANYTHING if you’re not going for full score. It's an all or nothing kind of game. Either you go for a full score, or you ignore everything and just blast through the level. The issue with that is many levels can feel empty as a result. Like maybe the exit is just a straight line, and the game expects you to check the different elevations and hidden passageways to get everything, but if you don’t intend to go for 100% there’s little to no reason to go anywhere but straight forward.
I do like the levels for the most part. The game has a ton of unique enemy types and platforming gimmicks. However I disliked almost all of the underground, and sometimes castle stages. The maze-like structure just didn’t do it for me, along with the lack of visual variety.
The game is fine, the visuals are bright and colourful, it controls very well and the boss fights are all creative, albeit very easy. But once I had made the decision to not bother with the effort to get full points, the game started to feel hollow.
My main problem with the game is the collectables/score system. In order to unlock the hidden levels you need to get a perfect score on all stages, and that's fair. But getting that score is too much of a burden for me, since it requires 25 different collectable items in each stage AND max health (the collectables don't save either, it all has to be done in one run). This isn't a problem, there's plenty of games that I don't feel like fully completing, but Yoshi's island gives you no reason to collect ANYTHING if you’re not going for full score. It's an all or nothing kind of game. Either you go for a full score, or you ignore everything and just blast through the level. The issue with that is many levels can feel empty as a result. Like maybe the exit is just a straight line, and the game expects you to check the different elevations and hidden passageways to get everything, but if you don’t intend to go for 100% there’s little to no reason to go anywhere but straight forward.
I do like the levels for the most part. The game has a ton of unique enemy types and platforming gimmicks. However I disliked almost all of the underground, and sometimes castle stages. The maze-like structure just didn’t do it for me, along with the lack of visual variety.
The game is fine, the visuals are bright and colourful, it controls very well and the boss fights are all creative, albeit very easy. But once I had made the decision to not bother with the effort to get full points, the game started to feel hollow.
Yoshi's Island is good. Everyone knows this. I admit though that I find that I start getting bored after the first five levels or so. Part of me feels like it's a lack of level variety. Mario World shakes things up a bit more.
Vaya bicharraco del copón no lo sabéis bien
Nostalgic <333
Probably the best Mario game. It would be a lot better if stars weren't counted as part of your score at the end of each stage.
Minus points for baby mario's crying noises.
Gorgeous.
who would've thought the best mario game was actually a yoshi game
really unique but also very samey and tiring after a while
best snes platformer, no i will not be taking questions at this time
One of the best games on the SNES and a classic through and through. It's such a huge departure from the first Super Mario World that it's no wonder it became its own series. The raw creativity on display here cannot be understated, so many new enemies, fun stage gimmicks, sickeningly sweet music, and the best bosses in any Mario game. Would be a completely perfect game if not for the ridiculous requirements for 100%
best looking super nintendo game. come on now.
I think one quote exemplifies this game completely.
"ma-ma" - yoshi
"ma-ma" - yoshi
Nothing short of a perfect 2D action platformer with visuals that played to the SNES' strengths with cohesion that has aged remarkably well.
One of the most stylish and fun sidescrollers to come out of the Super Nintendo era of gaming. It might not be the most advanced at first, the number of colours and nominations and the hand-drawn detail of Yoshi's Island really pushed the Super Nintendo to its limits. And that's not to mention its fun and memorable levels (Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy anyone?). Yoshi controls so silkily smooth and responsive and I gotta say, that final fight against Baby Bowser has to be one of my favourite endings to a video game.
I also want to drop Baby Mario on his fucking head.
I also want to drop Baby Mario on his fucking head.
2D platforming perfected. Arguably better than Super Mario World. One of the best final bosses ever.
one of the best games of all time.. i gently carry the baby mario
I really like this game, but it gets a bit stale with time. There are levels that I just too long and boring, or just annoying. The visuals make it very unique and the boss fights are very good (Raphael the Raven forever). I loved this as a child and I still like nowadays, but less... and mastering it is a nightmare, a complete nightmare.
Un gran juego de plataformas vigente en todo aspecto desde lo gráficos con estilo de crayola hasta la música y jugabilidad lo que lo deja como uno de los mejores plataformas del snes si no que también como uno de los mejores juegos
Never really a fan of this game.
Great
Nie rozumiem fenomenu tej gry, może dlatego, że nie grałem w nią na premierę. Zdaję sobie sprawę, że wtedy musiała zachwycać. Mnie osobiście pastelowa kolorystyka i konstrukcja rozległych poziomów delikatnie odrzuca. Jednak doceniam pomysłowych bossów i sztuczki graficzne do jakich doszli programiści na SNES.
only good mario game
Great start to the Yoshi style of game.
Platformer? More of a shooter I'd say
An amazing platformer with aesthetic and beautiful visual all over. Fun levels as well where you can transform, throw eggs, ride a fucking puppy even (I love you Poochy), and more.
There has never been a better Yoshi game since this one. The way it controls, the level design, just the right amount of difficulty, and its beautiful aesthetic make this an absolute classic.
While super Mario world was great, it was Yoshi’s island that blew me out of the water, the levels are fun as hell, the game looks downright beautiful, Yoshi is so damn fun to control, and that final boss is absolute perfection.
If you haven’t played this yet, well, play it.
If you haven’t played this yet, well, play it.
Wholesome but not the biggest fan of its gameplay
This is like your standard left to right platformer, except Yoshi (who has Baby Mario riding on his back) can shoot out eggs.
Overall, the game has an excellent hand drawn art style is excellent and the level design can be a bit long but it's fun throughout. The game does playout slower than most platformers.
Baby Mario can be anxious to some, but I don't mind him too much.
The bosses are fun and creative, especially the final boss.
Overall, this is a pretty fun game and if you're a fan of slower paced platformers you're most likely going to like this game.
Overall, the game has an excellent hand drawn art style is excellent and the level design can be a bit long but it's fun throughout. The game does playout slower than most platformers.
Baby Mario can be anxious to some, but I don't mind him too much.
The bosses are fun and creative, especially the final boss.
Overall, this is a pretty fun game and if you're a fan of slower paced platformers you're most likely going to like this game.