Review
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Concrete proof of the brilliance of Nintendo's designers -- Edge
Manufacturer's Description
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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island for the SNES was revered as
one of the greatest side-scrolling platformers ever made. The
light-hearted art style and compelling game play defined a genre.
Now, return to the colourful wilds of Yoshi's Island in a new
platforming adventure for the Nintendo DS. Kamek has captured
Baby Luigi, and now Yoshi and his band of babies must rescue him.
This time, Baby Mario, Baby DK, Baby Wario and Baby Peach are
along for the ride. Each one gives Yoshi access to unique powers:
While they cling to his back, Baby Mario gives Yoshi speed, Baby
DK gives him strength, Baby Peach gives him the ability to fly
and Baby Wario gives him magnetism.
All of Yoshi's classic abilities are on full display. Players
gobble enemies and either spit them out immediately, or turn them
into eggs that they can throw at items and enemies. Pound the
ground to flatten whatever's underneath, and flutter jump to
traverse precarious heights. In certain areas, Yoshi can even
morph into special vehicles.
Thanks to the power of the Nintendo DS, all of the lush vistas
and perilous paths of Yoshi's Island span two screens. Players
hit objects on the top screen while using the touch screen, and
tackle super-tall enemies that fill both screens.
Hidden in every level are flowers, stars, red coins and character
coins, so even after players finish the game, the challenge
continues.
Game storyline:
A mysterious floating castle has suddenly appeared over peaceful
Yoshi's Island. Soon after its arrival, kids begin to disappear.
Baby Mario, Baby Peach, Baby Wario and Baby DK manage to avoid
being kipped, but Baby Luigi isn't so lucky. Now Yoshi and the
four young superstars and must set out on a wild and colourful
quest to rescue the kids and investigate the ominous castle
hovering overhead.
Characters:
Yoshi, Baby Mario, Baby Peach, Baby DK, Baby Wario, Baby Luigi,
Bowser, Kamek.
How to progress through the game:
Players run, glide, climb and fight your way through five levels
as Yoshi, gobbling up enemies as they go. As they play through
different levels, different babies will join the party. Depending
on the baby on his back, Yoshi can adopt different abilities. The
main game play comes from using different babies' abilities to
defeat foes and advance past obstacles. Each level is also
stuffed with hidden items like stars, red coins and character
coins, which give players bonuses when they collect them.
Special powers/weapons/moves/features:
Yoshi returns with all the abilities we know and love: He can
swallow enemies, turn them into eggs, throw eggs and flutter
jump. However, depending on the baby he's carrying, he also
adopts new abilities. Baby Mario gives Yoshi the power of speed,
while Baby DK gives him strength and the ability to climb vines.
Baby Peach lets Yoshi float, and Baby Wario's giant magnet grabs
metal items like coins.
- Return to the colourful wilds of Yoshi's Island in a new platforming adventure for Nintendo DS..
- Saddle up for adventure. This time, Baby Mario, Baby Donkey Kong and Baby Peach are along for the ride and each one gives Yoshi access to unique powers while they cling to his back..
- Thanks to the power of Nintendo DS, all of the lush vistas and perilous paths of Yoshi's Island span two screens..