Product Overview
- Product Name: Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Tested & Working
- Notes: Good condition with normal wear. Battery tested and working, contacts clean — a great game to add to your SNES collection!
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
A masterpiece of creativity and color, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island for the Super Nintendo redefined what a platformer could be. Released in 1995 by Nintendo, this imaginative adventure flips the script — instead of Mario saving the day, you guide a troop of loyal Yoshis as they carry baby Mario across lush, hand-drawn worlds to rescue his kidnapped brother Luigi from the clutches of Kamek and Baby Bowser. With its watercolor-style visuals, inventive level design, and joyful spirit, this game stands as one of the SNES’s most beautiful and technically impressive achievements.
Developed by Nintendo’s legendary EAD division, Yoshi’s Island introduced groundbreaking mechanics that set it apart from every platformer before it. Players use Yoshi’s tongue to eat enemies, create eggs, and solve environmental puzzles, combining classic side-scrolling gameplay with creative physics and exploration. The distinctive “crayon-drawn” art style, powered by the Super FX2 chip, gives each stage a vibrant, animated feel that still looks stunning decades later. Every world bursts with personality, from cheerful meadows to intense fortress battles, making the adventure endlessly fresh and rewarding.
Often cited as one of the finest games of the 16-bit generation, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island remains both a technical marvel and a heartfelt creative statement. Its playful tone, flawless controls, and emotional storytelling cemented Yoshi as one of Nintendo’s most beloved characters. For collectors and retro gaming fans, this title isn’t just a sequel — it’s a showcase of artistry, innovation, and imagination that defines what made the Super Nintendo era so magical.
Gameplay Features
- Play as Yoshi across six beautifully illustrated worlds filled with secret areas
- Use Yoshi’s tongue, eggs, and flutter jump to overcome creative platforming challenges
- Protect baby Mario and recover him quickly if he’s snatched by enemies
- Unique hand-drawn, pastel-inspired art style powered by the Super FX2 chip
- Inventive boss fights, bonus mini-games, and hidden collectibles add replay depth
- One of the most acclaimed and visually distinctive platformers in video game history
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
When Shigeru Miyamoto led development of Yoshi’s Island, he deliberately chose a hand-drawn art style to contrast the pre-rendered look of other popular SNES games like Donkey Kong Country. The bold decision paid off — the game’s visuals became instantly iconic and have influenced every Yoshi title since.
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island was one of the last major releases for the SNES and is now considered a collector’s essential. Its innovative gameplay, timeless aesthetic, and emotional heart continue to inspire new generations of platformers, ensuring its place as one of the greatest video games ever created.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1995
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496830373
- SKU: 7142
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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