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written by oddisnum1 , November 22, 2008

Dude I used to love this game but hella hard for me as a kid. That damn mario baby that you have to carry around.

This game was awsome
written by noclipmod , November 22, 2008

played it on a GBA but still was fun as hell
final boss was epic

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written by grekl , November 23, 2008

I really loved this game, and you gave a great review. The only thing you could have touched upon more would have been the boss battles (though I understand that giving away spoilers is a valid issue). My favorite boss in the game was the giant penguin at the end of the snow world. There are few boss battles more memorable than running around on a tiny, 3D ice planet while trying to hit a giantic penguin on the opposite side with a stick! This really was a top notch game.

To answer the question at the end of the review, this was my most memorable Yoshi game, though Yoshi Story was a close second. Yes, I'm aware that the premise of Yoshi Story was really childish, but it was a memorable game. I loved the subtle nuances between the different colored Yoshis, and earning the black and white Yoshis was also a load of fun.

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written by MarioATWLink , November 23, 2008

man the ds game... what a dispointment that was. But yeah Yoshi island is one of my all time favorite games. Fun gameplay and great challanges for the hard core, there are to this day still some level I can not get a 100 on. But yeah great review though I would of gave the music at least an 8, then again I just love the sound track.

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written by Nasanieru , November 23, 2008

Awesome review! I never really got around to ever trying this one and have been wondering about it. Now that I've seen it in action, I'm definitely going to have to check it out

As for the question, my favorite nostalgic Yoshi game would be Yoshi's Story on the Nintendo 64. Really different type of sidescroller (but similarish to Yoshi's Island )

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written by Kaworu , November 23, 2008

sadly have not played this game, great review though.
My favorite Yoshi game is Yoshi's Story (N64). Which is one of my favorite nostalgic games of my childhood. Definitely underrated.

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written by Kurosan Nitebird , November 23, 2008

Oh man, what a great game that was. Such memories...

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written by shapercreator14 , November 23, 2008

I really blow at the old Mario games T^T... and well the new ones too... wait... but I didn't stink at any other classics... what the... it is teh curse of Mario! Great review Riz, five stars!

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written by ChadVision , November 23, 2008

Yeah I started playing video games with the Sega Genesis(I remember Sonic the Hedgehog) but only played it when i went to my cousins house. I got a PS1 in 1998 and my first game was Crash Bandicoot 2.

I haven't played many older games until 2 years ago by emulator(I cheat)and buying them off people I know(only PS1 games) so know I've played FFIV, FFV, FFVI, Chrono Trigger, Super Mario RPG, Punch Out!!!(love this game. BEST FIGHTING GAME EVAR!!!), Super Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Chrono Cross(or as I like to call it MIND F*** especially the storyline and when you name Serge your after yourself...lol), Metal Gear Solid, and a bunch of others but I'll check Yoshi's Island out.

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written by Keydan , November 23, 2008

I loved super mario world... heven't heard of this Yoshi's Island though...

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written by Altorin , November 23, 2008

Favorite Retro Yoshi Game?

Well, the original Yoshi game on the NES I enjoyed, although it was a puzzle game, but it played quite unlike any other Puzzle game I've played prior or since.
Yoshi's Cookie annoyed me. It had an interesting twist on the puzzle mechanic that hasn't been done as well as Yoshi Cookie (the table waiting minigame in spoony's dirty dancing review is actually really close to Yoshi's Cookie). I just didn't care for it.

Yoshi's Island was pro.. My sister claims it as her one video game conquering. She has the game down to a science, and does time runs getting 100 points on each level (including the bonuses). I truly enjoyed the game as well, although I've not put nearly the amount of time into it as she has.

Yoshi's Safari.. it was probably pretty sweet, I just never had a Super Scope, so I don't know for certain, but I've heard some good things.

Yoshi's Story for the N64 was pretty crappy if I remember correctly.

I was a HUGE yoshi fan as a kid. In fact, when I was in elementary school, when everyone else was playing cops and robbers, or bruce li, me and my friends would play Yoshi. Yup. We played Yoshi.

But yeah, Yoshi's Island is where it's at as far as retro Yoshi video games, but I hold my schoolyard makebelieve games over even Yoshi's Island.

Nice Review
written by crazygamer , November 23, 2008

I never understood why Baby Mario floated away in a bubble, it seemed so random. For me, Yoshi's Island is my most memorable game mainly cause it was a change of pace for me to play as Yoshi and not Mario like in other games.

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written by Umandsf , November 23, 2008

[looks at non-working copy of Yoshi's Island] WHY!!? This is my favorite 2D game ever!

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written by Shinigami , November 23, 2008

Great job aussie.

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written by Cferra , November 23, 2008

Classic game! I played it a little before and I kind of liked it. Good, solid review. What'll you do for an encore?

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written by mrdurp4 , November 23, 2008

played it beat it and raped it. game was wayy too easy but fun

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written by ojamaprince , November 23, 2008

Favorite Retro Yoshi Game: Yoshi's Cookie on the original Game Boy. Green and Gray and pure awesomeness!!! Great video.

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written by SpikesGirl1 , November 23, 2008

I LOVE this game! Yep, that's right, present tense. Because when I got my DS, one of the first things I purchased (after some awesome DS games) was the GBA Yoshi's Island. Then, recently, I bought the DS sequel. Best two Yoshi games I've ever played!

yoshis island 2
written by Omochao , November 23, 2008

i prefered the sequel to the original... although the cryings even more annoying than the original. wario sounds like AA-IEEERRRR-RRR-RRR

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written by ThatChickWithTheGoggles , November 23, 2008

Stealin' me niche, eh love?

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written by ThatChickWithTheGoggles , November 23, 2008

P.s. Good review! I actually didn't play this game on SNES, I played the GBA port (which you didn't mention, tisk tisk) To me though the sound effects and music bode better on the GBA for logical reasons... I had no idea however that there was a sequel on DS... maybe I should get it.

:3 Good job Danny! Like the hair format btw.

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written by CheesecakeSeptember , November 23, 2008

I don't remember this game, unfortunally. But, Baby Mario in the bubble would have drove me up a wall. Dx
And DS remakes are NEVER as good as the originals. Nintendo needs to stop using the touch screen for stuff that it doesn't need to be used for. ESPECALLY if they're making a remake of a really great older game *cough*Diddy Kong Racing*cough*.

Most Memorable Yoshi Game for me was... Yoshi's Story for the N64 (or at least I think that's what it was called). Easiest game ever, but I continusly played that game when I got it. I can't tell you why I liked it so much exactly. I think it was just because it had Yoshi. And I loved Yoshi. xD

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written by Razzy , November 23, 2008

Oh man, my ex-girlfriend played this game so thoroughly she remembered E-VE-RY location of all the flowers, coins, and stars. Seeing her in action was so good, it was scary...

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written by ZGDK , November 23, 2008

Yoshi's Island is my favorite 2D Mario game, the graphics and music, unique gameplay, etc...

Hmmm...
written by hopewithinchaos , November 23, 2008

Should've been a 9/10....

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written by Rollo T , November 23, 2008

The guy above me is so right. 8/10 is sooooo wrong.

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written by Divock , November 23, 2008

My most memorable yoshi game probably is to be perfectly honest Super Mario World. He was in it, and that was my most memorable experience with Yoshi. Overall great review. It looks fun, but I can't remember if I've played this or not.

Most memorable yoshi moment
written by AnthoFlex , November 23, 2008

First getting the blue yoshi in super mario world and eating a normal green shell and flew. It was probably the happiest moment in my mario-playing life

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written by thatsgoodoj , November 23, 2008

Awesome Job Aussie, this has to be my fav retro game too dude.
so to answer ur question: yoshi's island.

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written by Taisuru , November 23, 2008

This video really captured how great this game really is. I loved it growing up, and it's still very fun to play today.

I also decided to look at your other videos after I saw this, and had just as enjoyable of a time watching those (Especially Crocodile Dundee) Can't wait to see more of these.

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written by Coldguy , November 23, 2008

No one can touch me in Tetris Attack....except those who played it professionally in tourneys.

ahh good days
written by andrevus , November 23, 2008

Yoshi's Island is definitely the best game ever on the SNES i dont care what anyone else says,since the N64 Yoshi's voice got really really weird its just....not Yoshi anymore....and the sequel is....just what was nintendo thinking?Wouldve been better with the oldschool voice but still....meh

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written by orwellianson , November 24, 2008

Loved your review Aussie, I think my fav Yoshi game was Yoshi's story on N64, the music alone is merit enough for another play through.

yippie!
written by Punky , November 24, 2008

I looove Yoshi's Island! I still play it sometimes. it has to be my favorite Yoshi game. Good work Riz ^_^

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written by ghazzterThaOG , November 24, 2008

Now that's a good game

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written by Vyers , November 24, 2008

I'm trying hard not to sound too negative, but I can't help but strongly agree with Tycho from Penny-Arcade on this one regarding reviews of classic games.

This is Yoshi's Island we're talking about. In my humble opinion, the best 2D platformer there ever was, and you give it 8/10?

There are a couple of points with your review I have issue with:

- You don't mention the boss battles at all. This was a big part of the game, and some of them were amazingly fun and original. The lass boss is one of the most memorable in ANY game I've played, but I think actually showing it would be quite a spoiler.

- "The graphics in this game are advanced, they used the same engine that they did in Donkey Kong Country" - This statement is just unfortunately incorrect. DKC had fully pre-rendered 3D graphics, whereas Yoshi's Island used the Super FX 2 Chip (which is a more powerful version of the chip used in Starwing/Starfox and Stunt Race FX). Yoshi's Island actually pretty famously went with a cartoony crayon style in defiance of Nintendo's wish that the game look like DKC. This information is easily found anywhere that talks about Yoshi's Island, and the fact you don't know it shows you didn't really do much research leading up to the review.

- 8/10 - I've never moaned about a review score before in my life, but seriously, this is too low for a game with legendary classic status like this.

One the upside though, I am glad you gave the music some love (but then gave it a 7? What?)

To answer your question, this game is my favourite retro Yoshi moment, and I'm a little disappointed at the treatment it's gotten in your hands.

Vyers
written by ThatAussieGuyWithGlasses , November 24, 2008

Do your homework and then come back.

AND... This is a quick review..not an in-depth, so i skipped the mention of boss battles... as they are a given in any platformer.

A good game indeed...
written by Mr Fist , November 24, 2008

But the fuzzy's in the game scarred me for life. I'm still traumatized by the sound they make when you touch them. Seriously I sometimes have nightmares over those friggen cloud balls. I don't find crying Baby Mario annoying at all, in fact it's BEETHOVEN compared to Fuzzy. Whenever I get near the areas they appear in I always mute the sound and sometimes I might not have the guts to actually get in there.

Also to note, I had to keep muting the video in case you were gonna mention them or show some footage of those levels.

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written by Jaffffey , November 24, 2008

my favorite yoshi game was super mario world 1 because that yoshi was more like your ultimate weapon, so much that you couldn't even use him to defeat a boss.

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written by Jasbond , November 24, 2008

I sure hate that effect you add to the picture.

Nice review however.

A memorable one...
written by Archangel , November 25, 2008

To answer the question, my most memorable Yoshi game has to be Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, as well. I got it when I was just a kid and I loved every second of it! Yoshi's Story was fun and Yoshi's Island DS...ehh, it was subpar, but the first one was where it was at. You gave a stellar review, keep it up!

lol
written by EdwinsGeneration , November 25, 2008

man if i didnt play this game as a kid i would think you sounded like the biggest geek ever. But it is a great game!! amazing game! and i love mario's crylol it makes me freak out and the countdown does the same

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written by inkovic , November 25, 2008

But you didn't mention the
best part of the game which
was the bosses!

Each boss battle was unique
and a lot of fun to defeat!

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written by DeaDBolT , November 26, 2008

Wow, this really takes me back. Nice review, awesome game.

I always really hated baby mario though, no need to explain why, i think.

As for my favourite Yoshi game, its this one of course, seeing as this is the only Yoshi game i ever played.

Cheers,

Let me just say...
written by zeogeox , November 26, 2008

Yeah yeah great review. I also think youse should of gave Yoshi island 9 or a 10. Hey it's your thoughts an d not mine. I'm also suprised youse did not mention the last boss battle. It is amazing and memorable. Oh and one more thing DKC>YI! Yeah I said it!