Yoshi Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle / Strategy
Yoshi's Cookie
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | Bullet Proof Software |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Yoshi puzzle |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, Yoshi's Cookie is a puzzle game developed by Bullet Proof Software and published by Nintendo. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Contra Force. Among the 49 NES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Yoshi puzzle series; on the NES you can also try Yoshi. The series also appears on other systems with Yoshi (Game Boy) and Yoshi's Cookie (SNES). Bullet Proof Software also made Hatris and Battle Storm for the NES.
Yoshi's Cookie supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Yoshi's Cookie is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Yoshi's Cookie cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Round Modifier [0-A] | 040B:00 |
|---|---|
| Stage Modifier | 040C:00 |
| Time Modifier P1 [In VS Mode] | 0540:27 |
| P1 Always Wins Matches [In VS Mode] | 05B0:03 |
| P2 Always Wins Matches [In VS Mode] | 05B3:03 |
| Round Modifier (0-A) | 040B:00 |
Yoshi's Cookie walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Yoshi's Cookie FAQ
When did Yoshi's Cookie come out on the NES?
Yoshi's Cookie was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Yoshi's Cookie?
It was developed by Bullet Proof Software and published by Nintendo.
Is Yoshi's Cookie multiplayer?
Yes. Yoshi's Cookie supports up to 2 players.
How long does Yoshi's Cookie take to play?
As a puzzle game, Yoshi's Cookie typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Yoshi's Cookie 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.