Yoshi's Island DS

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  • Summary: Return to the colorful wilds of Yoshi's Island in a new platforming adventure for Nintendo DS. A mysterious floating island has suddenly appeared over peaceful Yoshi’s Island. Soon after its arrival, a gaggle of kids vanishes from the island school. Thankfully, Baby Mario, Baby Peach andReturn to the colorful wilds of Yoshi's Island in a new platforming adventure for Nintendo DS. A mysterious floating island has suddenly appeared over peaceful Yoshi’s Island. Soon after its arrival, a gaggle of kids vanishes from the island school. Thankfully, Baby Mario, Baby Peach and Baby Donkey Kong manage to avoid being kidnapped. Now, Yoshi and the three young superstars must set out on a wild and colorful quest to rescue the kids and investigate the ominous island hovering overhead. Thanks to the power of Nintendo DS, all of the lush vistas and perilous paths of Yoshi's Island span two screens. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Cheat Code Central
    96
    It’s improved in every way but still retains all of the elements that made the original an instant classic.
  2. GamesRadar+
    90
    In a time when 2D platformers seem to be fading into gaming history, for fans of the SNES it's downright heartwarming to see a sequel that is true to the classic.
  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    87
    One of the best platformers on the DS. [Jan 2007, p.75]
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  4. Boomtown
    80
    A pleasure to experience from start to finish. It’s thorough, pretty, sometimes challenging and downright fun to play.
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  5. GameSpy
    80
    It's just that compared to the original, it's nowhere near as polished.
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald
    80
    Yoshi's Island is a paradise of platforming pleasure and the perfect holiday destination this summer.
  7. Game Revolution
    58
    The DS version is a fun game, but it doesn’t improve on the original enough to break it out of the museum and into your collection.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 29
  3. Negative: 3 out of 29
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 28, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing and perfect! The SNES classic ported on the handheld ds is perfect and you can play it on the go and it is much more advance now!
  2. TonyG.
    Nov 14, 2006
    10
    Classic classic classic! If you are a fan of 2D, this is a must buy. I am having a great time with this game. i definitly know it is better Classic classic classic! If you are a fan of 2D, this is a must buy. I am having a great time with this game. i definitly know it is better than the original. Game is definitely best of the year so far. Nintendo wins this year with a crazy amount of innovative games new to the industry, keeping it cool and fresh for the old school and the new school alike... first the DS, now the WII, nintendo is taking back the crown! well diserved for a company who built this industy. hats off, 2 thumbs up, 3 cheers and 3 snaps in a circle! Go out and get this game now. hard earned cash very well spent! Next game to get ... Castlevania POR… Expand
  4. SamanthaF.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    I love this game! I truly recommend it to kids, and adults! You will truly hove your true gaming experience with this game.
  5. JPK
    Jun 8, 2019
    8
    Really Fun
    It’s not as good as the first one, but Yoshi’s Island DS is a generally satisfying sequel.
  6. Cer2xrafa
    Aug 7, 2023
    8
    Un plataformas divertido, pero con algunos niveles frustrantes, la mecánica de los bebés está bien implementada, un plataformas divertido paraUn plataformas divertido, pero con algunos niveles frustrantes, la mecánica de los bebés está bien implementada, un plataformas divertido para pasar el rato.… Expand
  7. Diegochocho
    Jul 8, 2018
    7
    Lo jugué de chico, me pareció entretenido y disfrutable .
  8. MarcGingras
    Mar 11, 2008
    3
    One of my biggest deceptions on DS so far. It feels the same as Yoshi's Island on SNES, but behind the cute graphics and music hide someOne of my biggest deceptions on DS so far. It feels the same as Yoshi's Island on SNES, but behind the cute graphics and music hide some extremely lacking level design. Especially the last levels, they're not hard or challenging, they're simply frustrating. I remember dying over and over again in the same levels with more than 70 lives in stock. The whole baby-switching aspect is interesting at first, but after a few minutes it feels gimmicky and it doesnt fit that well in the game. I don't recommend it.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best DS Game of 2006
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#8 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
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#7 Most Shared DS Game of 2006