Yoshi's Story

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 136 Ratings

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  • Summary: Baby Bowser has taken the Super Happy Tree and cast a spell on Yoshi's world, turning it into the pages of a picture book. The only Yoshis not affected by the spell were six hatchlings that were still protected by their shells. It's up to them to reclaim the Super Happy Tree and restoreBaby Bowser has taken the Super Happy Tree and cast a spell on Yoshi's world, turning it into the pages of a picture book. The only Yoshis not affected by the spell were six hatchlings that were still protected by their shells. It's up to them to reclaim the Super Happy Tree and restore happiness to the world. That is the only thing that can break Baby Bowser's spell!… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. TotalGames.net
    81
    Mischief Makers dropped some hints about what the N64 can do in 2-D, but Yoshi's Story pushes the boat out so far it''s run ashore on the other side ... but once you've got past the initial sense of ''ahh, isn''t that sweet'' it doesn''t take long before all that sugar rots your teeth and sets your stomach a-churning.
  2. Nintendojo
    80
    Where most titles stress the importance in challenge in completing a level, Yoshi's Story emphasizes challenge in exploration--something rarely done in two-dimensional games. While Yoshi's Story isn't Yoshi's Island II, it is another shining example of simple, unadulterated entertainment in gaming.
  3. Hot Games
    70
    In the short term at least it's fun, very good fun in fact, and excellent for those retro fans who are desperate for a 2D platforming fix. Just don't expect to be playing it a year from now.
  4. Nintendorks
    70
    Not everyone is going to like Yoshi's Story. I do. It's Yoshi. It's easy, but it's fun.
  5. GameSpot
    53
    There's a pervading feeling of trying to keep yourself busy (almost like a cat playing with a mouse) than being kept on your toes by your foes.In the end, Yoshi's Story is good for a rental at best.
  6. All Game Guide
    50
    You may find that Yoshi's Story can be a wonderfully irresistible experience. It's like Super Mario Bros. 2 in that it's quite a bit different from the usual Mario fare. Many people loved Super Mario Bros. 2, whereas some didn't. That will be the case here as well.
  7. Games Domain
    50
    I can't recommend Yoshi's Story to anyone but the youngest of gamers.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 42
  3. Negative: 6 out of 42
  1. Aurochan
    Mar 21, 2004
    10
    I love this game! The title music it's very funny and the game it's fantastic!!!
  2. JasonK.
    Jan 4, 2007
    10
    Yoshi's Story is so cool, and the levels are great! From page 1 through 6, it is a nice story with a happy end.
  4. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Игра хороша. В ней приятная музыка, хорошо сделанные уровни, сам Йоши, гемплей.
  5. JPK
    Jun 8, 2019
    8
    Not Amazing, But Great
    Yoshi’s Story isn’t perfect, But it’s fun 83% Of The time.
  6. Onioncreature
    Nov 4, 2021
    7
    Not the strongest Yoshi platformer, I found Story to be fairly lacking. I can appreciate what it's going for but I just don't think thisNot the strongest Yoshi platformer, I found Story to be fairly lacking. I can appreciate what it's going for but I just don't think this particular approach is as effective as the classic Yoshi formula.… Expand
  7. JJTX
    Jun 16, 2018
    6
    A lovely aesthetic and charming sound design are the greatest strengths Yoshi's Story has to offer. The great stuff ends there. This isA lovely aesthetic and charming sound design are the greatest strengths Yoshi's Story has to offer. The great stuff ends there. This is otherwise a somewhat uninspired platformer, curiously both frustrating at times while being absurdly easy. An average gamer should be able to finish this in about an hour, and there is little incentive for non-completionists to hunt down every collectible and get the "true ending".… Expand
  8. the_GEX_rating
    Apr 6, 2021
    0
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Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best N64 Game of 1998
3
#3 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1998
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#3 Most Shared N64 Game of 1998