Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
News, coverage and analysis tracking Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island across the outlets.- The Lego Piranha Plant Set Is Down to Its Lowest Price Ahead Of Prime DayThe Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant set is currently available at its lowest price of $37.97, down from $60, at Amazon and Target. This 540-piece set is rumored to be retiring at the end of July, making this a prime opportunity for fans to purchase it. Additional Lego deals are expected during Amazon's Prime Day sale starting June 23.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review | Giant BombYoshi and the Mysterious Book offers a fresh puzzle-focused approach for the Yoshi series on Nintendo Switch, moving away from traditional platforming. While not a universal triumph, it provides an interesting experience with unique creature interactions and environmental puzzles. The game is charming and suitable for younger players, with surprising post-credits content for older fans.- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book ReviewYoshi and the Mysterious Book offers a fresh, experimental approach for the series, leaning more into puzzle mechanics than traditional platforming. While not a universal triumph, it provides a charming and low-stakes experience with a surprising amount of post-game content and unique creature interactions. This entry carves out a distinct identity for Yoshi, appealing to both younger players and long-time fans.
Anniversary: Super Mario First Went 'New' 20 Years Ago On The DSNew Super Mario Bros. launched 20 years ago on the Nintendo DS, marking the first new 2D side-scrolling Mario platformer in years and revitalizing the classic formula. The game introduced new power-ups and movement abilities, and offered wireless multiplayer. It became the best-selling Nintendo DS game of all time, selling over 30 million units.
Dono’s Tale gets playable demoA playable demo for the upcoming 2D platformer Dono's Tale is now available. The game, inspired by SNES classics, features a cartoony aesthetic and music from composer Soyo Oka. Dono's Tale is set to launch on PC and Nintendo Switch, with Xbox and PlayStation versions planned for later.
Feature: A Look Back At Every Game Nintendo Life Scored 10/10 Over 20 YearsNintendo Life looks back at the 69 games it has awarded a perfect 10/10 score over its 20-year history. The article details the criteria for a perfect score, emphasizing games that raise genre bars and push industry boundaries, and lists titles from Mega Man 2 to New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Star Fox isn't just an iconic retro Nintendo shooter – it paved the road to Super Mario 64Released in 1993 for the SNES, Star Fox was a groundbreaking title that pushed the boundaries of 3D graphics on consoles, largely due to the innovative Super FX chip. Developed by Argonaut Software in collaboration with Nintendo, the game's technical achievements and unique design are considered to have significantly influenced future titles like Super Mario 64, demonstrating Nintendo's capacity for innovation despite criticisms of relying on established franchises.
10 best games on Nintendo Switch Online - from Zelda to EarthBoundNintendo Switch Online has evolved into a compelling service offering a vast library of retro games. This guide highlights 10 must-play titles available through the subscription, spanning various Nintendo consoles like the Game Boy Advance, GameCube, and Nintendo 64, alongside classics such as Metroid: Zero Mission, F-Zero GX, and EarthBound.- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will be released for Switch 2 on May 21Nintendo announced that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on May 21, coinciding with the Mar10 Day celebration. A new trailer showcases the game's cute, picture-book-like aesthetic and unique gameplay mechanics, including special abilities granted by enemies. The article also mentions Donald Glover voicing Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Nintendo Music – list of all games includedNintendo has released a comprehensive list of games that will feature music in their upcoming Nintendo Music service. The list includes titles spanning various Nintendo platforms, from the NES to the Nintendo Switch, with many fan-favorite franchises represented.
Super Mario and Yoshi Lego Set Discounted To Its Lowest Price YetThe Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set, a 1,215-piece display model for adults, is currently discounted to $104 from its original price of $130 at Amazon. This interactive set recreates the pixel art aesthetic of the Super Nintendo era and is one of nine official Nintendo Lego models available. The article also mentions other discounted and retired Lego Nintendo sets, including the Lego Game Boy and Piranha Plant.
Best Yoshi Games Of All TimeThis article ranks all Yoshi games, from his first appearance in Super Mario World to his latest titles. It covers platformers, puzzlers, and even a light gun shooter, detailing their strengths and weaknesses. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is highlighted as the best in the series, with Yoshi Touch & Go and Yoshi Topsy-Turvy at the bottom of the reader-ranked list.- The Best Nintendo Switch Online GamesSubscribing to Nintendo Switch Online provides access to a library of over 100 NES and SNES games, with additional Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis titles available via the Expansion Pass. The service offers modern features like save states and rewind functionality, and this guide highlights some of the best titles across the four console libraries available.