When elegant simplicity meets mind-numbing repetition.

If you've played the first level of this game, you've essentially played the whole thing. Yoshi's Island's beautiful artwork, strong soundtrack, and solid gameplay loop weren't enough to stop me from being overwhelmed by a feeling of repetition so strong I could only play about three levels at a time. Worth mentioning is that the game's stressful 100% completion, tacked-on minigames, and (mostly) weak boss roster didn't help.

Play this game in short bursts, and you'll have a good time.