Gamerz Needs - For All Your Gaming Needs! - Game: Yoshi's Island DS (ds)

Plot:

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 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]

Info:

PUBLISHER: Nintendo

DEVELOPER: Nintendo

GENRE(S): Platform, Action

PLAYERS: 4

ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)

RELEASE DATE: November 13, 2006

Critics Score:

based on 16 reviews

Critic Reviews:

Cheat Code Central

It’s improved in every way but still retains all of the elements that made the original an instant classic.

GameSpot

Yoshi's Island DS is a terrific platformer that's every bit as fun and charming as its predecessor.

GameDaily

Twists, such as the ability to play with different attributes thanks to Baby Mario, Baby Princess Peach, Baby DK, and more add variety to an extremely fun adventure. Through 40-plus levels, vibrant graphics and lively environments make things feel fresh and unique.

Play Magazine

Yoshi's crayon-sketched world is a lot like the original game on the Super Nintendo, its bright and creative spirit alive and flourishing in this most successful sequel. [Dec. 2006, p.89]

Games Radar

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.

Deeko

This game is a testament that a game doesn't have to become three dimensional to be successful. If you don't like this game within the first ten minutes of play, then maybe you are the real baby.

GamePro

Fun and light-hearted play. A tongue of praise to Yoshi's Island 2 for not only remaining true to the classical style but also adding new elements to keep things fresh.

Game Informer

With tons of hidden items to collect across the game’s five worlds, numerous minigames to unlock, and fantastic use of the multiple screens, Yoshi’s Island DS is an outstanding addition to the DS’s list of impressive platformers.

GameSpy

It's just that compared to the original, it's nowhere near as polished.

IGN

No huge surprises, and no significant additions to the genre...it's just a solid recreation of the Yoshi's Island elements in a two-screen-high format. It's fun and challenging with a couple of unpolished quirks.

Modojo

A classic, lengthy, & challenging platforming experience - the type of game we don't see enough of, anymore. And make no mistake - the game gets CRAZY hard, later on. This is no pushover like "NSMB" or "Super Princess Peach." You WILL die dozens of times in the last world, and bosses WILL stump you.

Nintendo Power

A new Yoshi platformer may not bear the same crushing weight of expectations that accompanies a Mario platformer, but it does carry the Super Mario World DNA in its genes--and fans of the franchise are legion. [Jan. 2007, p.100]

Da Gameboyz

The lack of a multiplayer mode was somewhat disappointing but rest assured should you decide to pick up and purchase this title you won’t be disappointed by the rest of the package.

Gaming Target

For veterans it will get old fast, while new players may find more to sink their teeth into.

Electronic Gaming Monthly

It's an adequate platformer, yes--with solid controls and great first-half pacing--but I'd never choose this over the sublime original. [Dec. 2006, p.150

1UP

Honestly, though, that's part of the problem. Way too much of your new game feels like you're just playing it safe.

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Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQP7fSBpFTo