Star Fox Classic
Super Nintendo · Shooter / Adventure
Yoshi's Safari
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Shooter, Adventure |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Yoshi |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Developed by Nintendo, Yoshi's Safari arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a shooter. It blends shooter and adventure elements.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 26 SNES shooters in our database, it ranks #7 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). Nintendo also made Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario Kart for the SNES.
Yoshi's Safari supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Yoshi's Safari is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Yoshi's Safari cheats & codes
49 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 80D3BEAD |
|---|---|
| Don't Lose Coins When You Miss A Jump | 83B711AD |
| Infinite Time | 83FC5CAD |
| 1-Up With Every Coin After You Get 10 | 83FD1209 |
| 1-Up With Every Coin After You Get 30 | 83FD121E |
| 1-Up With Every Coin After You Get 99 | 83FD1262 |
Yoshi's Safari 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.
Yoshi's Safari FAQ
When did Yoshi's Safari come out on the SNES?
Yoshi's Safari was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Yoshi's Safari?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Yoshi's Safari multiplayer?
Yes. Yoshi's Safari supports up to 2 players.
How long does Yoshi's Safari take to play?
As a shooter, Yoshi's Safari 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 Safari 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.