Yoshi Touch & Go Classic
Nintendo DS · Platformer
Yoshi's Island DS
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Artoon |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Yoshi |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Developed by Artoon and published by Nintendo, Yoshi's Island DS arrived on the Nintendo DS as a platformer.
Among the 55 DS platformers in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Yoshi series; on the DS you can also try Yoshi Touch & Go. The series also appears on other systems with Yoshi's Story (N64) and Yoshi Topsy-Turvy (GBA). Artoon also made Away: Shuffle Dungeon and The World of Golden Eggs for the DS.
Yoshi's Island DS is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 DS'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's Island DS 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's Island DS cheats & codes
122 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Lives | 120ECD10
000003E7 |
|---|---|
| All 20 Red Coins | 2231E519
00000014 |
| All Five Flowers | 2231E518
00000005 |
| Max/Infinite Coins | 220ECCE6
00000063 |
| Disable Autoscroll | 020DB964
00000000 |
| World 1-1 No Score | 220ECD14
00000001 |
Yoshi's Island DS walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Yoshi's Island DS.
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Yoshi's Island DS FAQ
Who made Yoshi's Island DS?
It was developed by Artoon and published by Nintendo.
Is Yoshi's Island DS multiplayer?
No. Yoshi's Island DS is a single-player game.
How long does Yoshi's Island DS take to play?
As a platformer, Yoshi's Island DS 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's Island DS 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.