Yoshi's Story Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Mar 1, 1998
  • Also On: Wii
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Metascore
65 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 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 restore happiness to the world. That is the only thing that can break Baby Bowser's spell!… Expand

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. 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.
  3. Nintendorks
    70
    Not everyone is going to like Yoshi's Story. I do. It's Yoshi. It's easy, but it's fun.
  4. IGN
    70
    Yoshi's Story is a fun game. At its best, the level design is right up there with the original Mario games and it impresses with innovative control, great graphics and original levels. But at other times, Yoshi is an unchallenging romp through levels that reek of recycled game ideas, derivative layout, and clueless enemies.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. MatthewB.
    10
    Simple, unadulterated platforming goodness the likes of which only Nintendo seems to produce. And Kamura Y. if you were really a Yoshi fan, you wouldn't be calling this game childish. Apparently you missed the point.… Expand
  2. BasilZero
    8
    Yoshi's Story is an amazing game, it is sweet and short, fans of all ages both Mario and video game fans will surely enjoy this cute and classic game. The game's amazing soundtrack, beautiful original visuals and great gameplay will capture your interest in playing this game for many years to come.… Expand
  3. LeyendaV
    7
    Un juego muy interesante que llama la atención en principio por sus apartados visual y sonoro. El concepto de estar dentro de un libro de cuentos recorriendo los mundos plagados de monstruos "tiernos" es algo un poco chocante durante los primero 15 minutos, pero uno rápidamente se deja llevar por el gameplay y los puzzles.… Expand
  4. KamuraY.
    3
    Yoshi is my favorite Nintendo person, and that's why this game isn't a ZERO. This is game is so childish, it's unbelievable. 6 pages of 4-year-old happiness. Smiley hearts and singing Yoshis. Yoshi's Story: Disgusting.… Expand

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