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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]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 96
Cheat Code Central
It’s improved in every way but still retains all of the elements that made the original an instant classic.
 95
Jolt Online Gaming UK
Much better than most other games on the DS. In particular it puts New Super Mario Bros to shame.
91
GameSpot
Yoshi's Island DS is a terrific platformer that's every bit as fun and charming as its predecessor.
90
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.
90
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]
90
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.
90
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.
90
Pocket Gamer UK
Not only is Yoshi's Island DS huge, cute, innovative and beautifully presented, its layering of light platforming skills and hardcore item collection mean it's ideal for all abilities.
90
Digital Entertainment News
Nintendo finally gets around to making up for Yoshi’s Touch and Go with this amazing follow up to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island. Easily one of the best in the genre, Yoshi’s Island DS is a fun, colorful, and energetic platform game that every Nintendo DS owner should play.
90
Thunderbolt
A truly great platforming game.
87
Official Nintendo Magazine UK
One of the best platformers on the DS. [Jan 2007, p.75]
85
Console Gameworld
For those expecting more of the same platforming greatness that they found in the original Yoshi's Island, you'll most likely love this game. For those expecting more of an evolution of an 11 year old game, you may be somewhat disappointed.
85
Extreme Gamer
If you have ever been a fan of the traditional Mario styled gameplay then you will instantly love Yoshi's Island.
85
NGamer UK
Though there are problems, and though it doesn't actually match up to the magic of the original, Yoshi's Island DS is still a great little game. [January 2007, p.70]
85
NintendoWorldReport
Yoshi’s Island DS may not be perfect, but it is still a great game, even by Mario standards, and should leave a grin on your face as big as Yoshi’s.
85
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.
85
Nintendojo
Fans should be content with the challenging main game and incredible amount of unlockable content similar to the original game.
83
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.
83
Games Master UK
Touched with that Nintendo genius, but it's a very familiar kind of genius. [Jan 2007, p.64]
80
DarkStation
Nintendo continues to dominate the handheld market with this cutesy but highly playable platformer. A must for Yoshi fans everywhere.
80
N-Europe
A real platforming gem. Add another point to the score if you never played the original.
80
games(TM)
It retains the proven mechanics and then adds tiny touches that make the old formula even better. [Jan 2007, p.106]
80
PALGN
While it may not topple the original’s success by any means, this is still a worthwhile title for DS owners.
80
Sydney Morning Herald
Yoshi's Island is a paradise of platforming pleasure and the perfect holiday destination this summer.
80
VideoGamer
Artoon has suffered from trying to be a bit too clever with the dual screen system.
80
GameSpy
It's just that compared to the original, it's nowhere near as polished.
80
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.
80
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.
80
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]
80
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.
80
Boomtown
A pleasure to experience from start to finish. It’s thorough, pretty, sometimes challenging and downright fun to play.
80
Pelit (Finland)
A good, solid platform-adventure. [Feb 2007]
78
GameZone
It may not be the most original platformer, but as the old saying goes, "if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it."
76
Gaming Target
For veterans it will get old fast, while new players may find more to sink their teeth into.
76
My Gamer
The game is rather forgiving in the sense that it passes out free lives like tap water, but the dastardly soundtrack is not.
70
Yahoo! Games
A bit too by-the-book to have the magic of the original, but it's still a good game.
70
EuroGamer
But really it all comes back to the fact that Yoshi's Island was doing almost everything for the first time, and Artoon is cribbing from the same notes.
68
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
65
1UP
Honestly, though, that's part of the problem. Way too much of your new game feels like you're just playing it safe.
60
Gamestyle
The first three worlds certainly are great fun and the boss design and different babies help add some invention. But as soon as you have seen the back of the third world it all becomes a frustrating mess of a game.
60
Edge Magazine
A workmanlike effort. [Jan 2007, p.78]
58
Game Revolution
The DS version is a fun game, but it doesn’t improve on the original enough to break it out of the museum and into your collection.
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