Super Mario World Classic
Super Nintendo · Platformer
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Super Mario Bros |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 29 |
Developed by Nintendo, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a platformer.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Mortal Kombat 3. Among the 140 SNES platformers in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Super Mario Bros series; on the SNES you can also try Super Mario World. The series also appears on other systems with Super Mario Bros. (NES) and Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES). Nintendo also made The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Super Metroid for the SNES.
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 SNES'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 Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 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.
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island cheats & codes
130 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | C2EE-649F |
|---|---|
| Star Timer Doesn't Decrease When Hit | C23F-ADDD |
| Start With 5 Lives | D9B7-0023 |
| Start With 10 Lives | DCB7-0023 |
| Start With 25 Lives | FBB7-0023 |
| Start With 50 Lives | 74B7-0023 |
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island FAQ
When did Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island come out on the SNES?
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island multiplayer?
No. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is a single-player game.
How long does Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island take to play?
As a platformer, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 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 Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 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.