Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
Game Boy Advance- Publisher: Nintendo
- Release Date: Sep 24, 2002
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Its twisted levels beg to be replayed again and again even if you aren't interested in getting that perfect 100%.
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The graphics are among the best to ever grace the Game Boy screen, a vibrant canvas decorated in brilliant crayon and eye-popping pastels-Yoshi's Island is a veritable work of art.
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GameNowThe greatest side-scrolling platform game ever made. [Dec 2002, p.75; A+]
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Just another bright and shining jewel on the Miyamoto crown of accomplishments! This often overlooked masterpiece will finely get the time in the lime light it deserves.
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An instant classic on the GBA and it lives up to the original game.
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Pocket GamesThe mini-games and various vehicles Yoshi can transform into are just icing on an already delicious cake. [Spring 2003, p.41]
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The variety in what Yoshi can do and the diversity in level designs, not to mention the wonderful use of scaling and rotation for the level structures and the incorporation of a half-dozen clever mini-games makes Yoshi's Island the best damn platformer ever.
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Truly, after playing, I'm surprised why it wasn't the first Mario convert put on the Game Boy Advance. Marvelous in all aspects, it is everything a game from this genre should be.
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While it may seem kiddie, you do have to remember that looks can be deceiving and Yoshi's Island proves that theory well.
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The game's truly inspired visuals are matched only by its consistently fun gameplay.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyOne of the freshest, most lovingly crafted side-scrollers that still plays well to this day. [Dec 2002, p.272]
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Better than the original. [GamesMaster]
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There is some slowdown from time to time, which typical of the platformers of this age. For the most part, though, it's a perfect translation.
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Seven huge, trap-filled worlds and many mini-games.
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GMR MagazineOne of the greatest 2D platformers ever put to silicon. [Feb 2003, p.97]
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This is one game that truly is timeless, and it shines on the Game Boy Advance as one of the best games on the system.
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A fantastic piece of video gaming entertainment.
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The special rotational and background effects, the sound and voice effects...and, of course, the overall engaging challenges make Yoshi's Island a must-play title for anybody who values classic platformer action.
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TotalGames.netWe loved this game. Whatever type of player you are, you'll love it. Mario at his absolute best. BUT – and this is a big but (think Jennifer Lopez here) we can't help but feel ripped off.
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Game InformerWhile this isn't the new Mario adventure I am still waiting for on the GBA, it is one heck of a platformer. [Nov 2002, p.150]
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One of the few remakes out there that capture the original experience without ruining it.
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Nintendo PowerIt has everything a gamer could want, including challenge, hidden stuff, replay value and a healthy helping of Miyamoto magic. [Oct 2002, p.195]
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The gameplay, levels, and sound definitely make up for the slight slowdown in graphics.
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Play MagazineFor such an old game, Yoshi holds up spectacularly well in its look, existing as a quintessential portable experience. [Nov 2002, p.105]
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It is a title filled with such joyful exuberance, from the peppy soundtrack to Yoshi's adorable mutterings, that Nintendo fans cannot help but grin from ear to ear while playing.
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The only problem I noticed was a very rare slowdown caused by too many sprites on the screen. While it can be annoying when it happens, the occurrence is so sporadic that it's barely noticeable.
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#4 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#5 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 215 out of 229
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Mixed: 7 out of 229
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Negative: 7 out of 229
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[Anonymous]Jun 20, 2005
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Jun 8, 2019Turns Out Sidekicks Can Do Well On Their Own
Yoshi’s Island is proof that sidekicks can have a great game on their own. -
Jul 19, 2014