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Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Yoshi Topsy-Turvy
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Artoon |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Yoshi |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, Yoshi Topsy-Turvy is a platformer developed by Artoon and published by Nintendo. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Yoshi's Universal Gravitation.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!. Among the 170 GBA platformers in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Yoshi series. The series also appears on other systems with Yoshi's Story (N64) and Yoshi's Island DS (DS). Artoon also made Pinobee: Wings of Adventure and The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Yoshi Topsy-Turvy is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Yoshi Topsy-Turvy walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Yoshi Topsy-Turvy.
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Yoshi Topsy-Turvy FAQ
When did Yoshi Topsy-Turvy come out on the GBA?
Yoshi Topsy-Turvy was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made Yoshi Topsy-Turvy?
It was developed by Artoon and published by Nintendo.
Is Yoshi Topsy-Turvy multiplayer?
No. Yoshi Topsy-Turvy is a single-player game.
How long does Yoshi Topsy-Turvy take to play?
As a platformer, Yoshi Topsy-Turvy typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Yoshi Topsy-Turvy on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.