Product Overview
- Product Name: Yoshi
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Overall in very good condition with only light signs of handling.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Yoshi is a charming and deceptively strategic Nintendo NES 8-bit puzzle game that highlights Nintendo’s talent for turning simple concepts into endlessly replayable experiences. Featuring familiar faces from the Mushroom Kingdom, the game challenges players to think quickly and plan ahead as they stack, match, and clear characters before the playfield fills up.
Rather than fast-paced platforming, Yoshi focuses on pattern recognition and decision-making. Each move matters, rewarding players who can anticipate upcoming pieces and create efficient matches under pressure. The clean visuals, smooth pacing, and intuitive mechanics make it easy to pick up, while the increasing difficulty ensures it remains engaging over time.
Released late in the NES lifecycle, Yoshi stands out as a polished, thoughtful puzzle title that broadened the system’s library beyond action-heavy games. For collectors, it represents an important crossover moment—blending Nintendo’s iconic characters with puzzle-driven gameplay—and serves as a standout example of how versatile the NES platform truly was.
Gameplay Features
- Fast-thinking puzzle gameplay built around stacking and matching characters
- Simple controls paired with increasingly demanding strategic depth
- Familiar Mario universe characters presented in a puzzle-focused format
- Gradually escalating difficulty that rewards foresight and planning
- Clean, readable visuals designed for long play sessions
- Late-era NES design showcasing refined puzzle mechanics
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Yoshi was developed by Game Freak, the studio that would later become world-famous for creating the Pokémon franchise. At the time, Game Freak was still establishing its identity, making this title an early glimpse into the studio’s creative evolution.
The game’s success helped reinforce Nintendo’s strategy of pairing beloved characters with varied genres, a philosophy that continues to this day. For collectors, Yoshi holds added historical appeal as a unique NES-era puzzle release connected to one of the most influential developers in gaming history.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Puzzle & Cards
- Year Released: 1992
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Game Freak
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496630690
- SKU: 10228
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-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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