Yoshi’s Island DS

The long-awaited sequel to the SNES classic arrives on the Nintendo DS, bringing a clever multi-screen twist to the beloved platforming formula. In Yoshi’s Island DS, you don’t just carry Baby Mario; you’ll switch between an entire cast of “Star Children,” including Baby Peach, Baby Donkey Kong, Baby Wario, and Baby Bowser. Each baby grants Yoshi unique abilities—like Baby DK’s vine-climbing strength or Baby Peach’s parasol for floating—which are essential for navigating the game’s vibrant, hand-drawn vertical levels. Utilizing the dual screens to show a much taller view of the world, the game challenges you to aim your egg throws and flutter-jump through sprawling environments to rescue the kidnapped babies from Kamek’s clutches. It’s a nostalgic yet fresh adventure that combines classic “eat-and-throw” gameplay with complex, character-swapping puzzles.