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'''''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''''' (titled '''''Super Mario: Yossy Island''''' スーパーマリオ ヨッシーアイランド ''Sūpā Mario: Yosshī Airando'' in Japan, and sometimes referred to simply as '''''Yoshi's Island''''') is a video game developed by [[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]] for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] in 1995. Although its English title suggests that it is a sequel to the 1990 video game ''[[Super Mario World]]'', it is a prequel and its Japanese title may indicate that it belongs to a separate lineage. It stars [[Yoshi]] and his [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi clan]] who, while carrying [[Baby Mario]], travel across [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]] to reclaim the kidnapped [[Baby Luigi]] from [[Baby Bowser]] and his [[Magikoopa]] minion/caretaker, [[Kamek]].
'''''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''''' (titled '''''Super Mario: Yossy Island''''' スーパーマリオ ヨッシーアイランド ''Sūpā Mario: Yosshī Airando'' in Japan, and sometimes referred to simply as '''''Yoshi's Island''''') is the prequel to ''[[Super Mario World]]'', developed by [[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]]. It stars [[Yoshi]] and his [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi clan]] who, while carrying [[Baby Mario]], travel across [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]] to rescue [[Baby Luigi]] from [[Baby Bowser]] and his [[Magikoopa]] minion/caretaker, [[Kamek]].


''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' is the first [[Genre#Platform|platform game]] in the [[Yoshi (series)|''Yoshi'' series]], and the fourth entry overall. It was followed by a loose sequel, ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', in 1998 for the [[Nintendo 64]]. In 2002, ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' was remade as part of the [[Super Mario Advance (series)|''Super Mario Advance'' series]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]] as ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''. In 2006, a sequel, ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', was released for the [[Nintendo DS]], and a second, direct sequel, ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', was released in 2014 for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. ''[[Tetris Attack]]'', ''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' borrowed the characters and settings from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''.  But this game ("Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island")-*the [[SNES]] version* was never released on [[Virtual Console]] for [[Wii]] or [[Wii U]] (even though it has been yet to be released on [[Virtual Console]] for any system- *[[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], or [[Wii U]]*). However, the [[Game Boy Advance]] version ([[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]) was released on [[Virtual Console]] for [[Nintendo 3DS]] on December 16, 2011 and for [[Wii U]] on April 24, 2014.   
''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' has spawned a new series of [[Genre#Platform|platform game]]s from the [[Yoshi (series)|''Yoshi'' series]], although it is the fourth entry overall. The game has [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|received a remake]] and later, a sequel, ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. Several later games borrow elements from this game, including Yoshi's Flutter Jump, egg throw, the inclusion of several more baby characters, and the game's setting. Few enemies, however, appear outside the ''Yoshi'' series.
 
''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' was never released on [[Virtual Console]] on any system, although its remake was released on [[Virtual Console]] for [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]].   


==Plot==
==Plot==
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[Image:Yisland3.png|thumb|left|Yoshi aiming his egg at one of the enemies.]]
[[Image:Yisland3.png|thumb|left|Yoshi aiming his egg at one of the enemies.]]
Like previous entries in the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]], ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' is a two-dimensional, side-scrolling platform game. In addition to the typical run and [[jump]] controls, the Yoshis can also ingest enemies and manipulate objects using their tongue. After ingesting an enemy, the Yoshi can either eject or swallow them. Swallowing them allows the Yoshi to lay a [[Yoshi Egg]], which he can carry up to six of; eating another enemy results in the egg at the front of the line to be discarded. While Yoshi has some eggs, the player can aim and throw them to damage enemies, ricochet them off solid surfaces, and skim them across water. Power-ups also exist in the form of [[Morph Bubble]]s, which allow Yoshi to transform into various forms, and the [[Super Star (Yoshi's Island)|Super Star]], which lets Baby Mario turn into [[Superstar Mario|Powerful Mario]].
Like previous entries in the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]], ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' is a two-dimensional, side-scrolling platform game. In addition to the typical run and [[jump]] controls, the Yoshis can also ingest enemies and manipulate objects using their tongue. After ingesting an enemy, the Yoshi can either eject or swallow them. Swallowing them allows the Yoshi to lay a [[Yoshi Egg]], which he can carry up to six of; eating another enemy results in the egg at the front of the line to be discarded. While Yoshi has some eggs, the player can aim and throw them to damage enemies, ricochet them off solid surfaces, and skim them across water. Power-ups also exist in the form of [[Morph Bubble]]s, which allow Yoshi to transform into various forms, and the [[Super Star]], which lets Baby Mario turn into [[Superstar Mario]].


[[Image:Yisland1.png|thumb|Yoshi about to free Baby Mario from his bubble imprisonment.]]
[[Image:Yisland1.png|thumb|Yoshi about to free Baby Mario from his bubble imprisonment.]]
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==Worlds and Levels==
==Worlds and Levels==
===[[Welcome to Yoshi's Island|World 0]]===
===[[Welcome To Yoshi's Island|World 0]]===
World 0 consists solely of a short and basic tutorial level, and is only playable after starting a new file.
World 0 consists solely of a short and basic tutorial level, named [[Welcome To Yoshi's Island]], only playable after starting a new file.


===[[World 1 (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|World 1]]===
===[[World 1 (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|World 1]]===
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#[[Make Eggs, Throw Eggs]]
#[[Make Eggs, Throw Eggs]]
#[[Watch Out Below!]]
#[[Watch Out Below!]]
#[[The Cave of Chomp Rock]]
#[[The Cave Of Chomp Rock]]
#[[Burt the Bashful's Fort]]
#[[Burt The Bashful's Fort]]
#[[Hop! Hop! Donut Lifts]]
#[[Hop! Hop! Donut Lifts]]
#[[Shy Guys on Stilts]]
#[[Shy-Guys On Stilts]]
#[[Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy]]
#[[Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy]]
#[[Salvo the Slime's Castle]]
#[[Salvo The Slime's Castle]]
*Extra: [[Poochy Ain't Stupid]]
*Extra: [[Poochy Ain't Stupid]]


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{{SMW2YI Map|W2}}
{{SMW2YI Map|W2}}
World 2 is a forested mountainous region in the uplands. It boasts more complex levels and more enemies.
World 2 is a forested mountainous region in the uplands. It boasts more complex levels and more enemies.
#[[Visit Koopa and Para-Koopa]]
#[[Visit Koopa And Para-Koopa]]
#[[The Baseball Boys]]
#[[The Baseball Boys]]
#[[What's Gusty Taste Like?]]
#[[What's Gusty Taste Like?]]
#[[The Bigger Boo's Fort]]
#[[Bigger Boo's Fort]]
#[[Watch Out for Lakitu]]
#[[Watch Out For Lakitu]]
#[[The Cave of the Mystery Maze]]
#[[The Cave Of The Mystery Maze]]
#[[Lakitu's Wall]]
#[[Lakitu's Wall]]
#[[The Potted Ghost's Castle]]
#[[The Potted Ghost's Castle]]
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{{SMW2YI Map|W3}}
{{SMW2YI Map|W3}}
World 3 is located in a steamy jungle, and contains a lot of water sections.
World 3 is located in a steamy jungle, and contains a lot of water sections.
#[[Welcome to Monkey World!]]
#[[Welcome To Monkey World!]]
#[[Jungle Rhythm...]]
#[[Jungle Rhythm...]]
#[[Nep-Enut's Domain]]
#[[Nep-Enut's Domain]]
#[[Prince Froggy's Fort]]
#[[Prince Froggy's Fort]]
#[[Jammin' Through the Trees]]
#[[Jammin' Through The Trees]]
#[[The Cave of Harry Hedgehog]]
#[[The Cave Of Harry Hedgehog]]
#[[Monkeys' Favorite Lake]]
#[[Monkeys' Favorite Lake]]
#[[Naval Piranha's Castle]]
#[[Naval Piranha's Castle]]
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World 4 takes place in a sunset landscape.
World 4 takes place in a sunset landscape.
#[[GO! GO! MARIO!!]]
#[[GO! GO! MARIO!!]]
#[[The Cave of the Lakitus]]
#[[The Cave Of The Lakitus]]
#[[Don't Look Back!]]
#[[Don't Look Back!]]
#[[Marching Milde's Fort]]
#[[Marching Milde's Fort]]
#[[Chomp Rock Zone]]
#[[Chomp Rock Zone]]
#[[Lake Shore Paradise]]
#[[Lake Shore Paradise]]
#[[Ride Like the Wind]]
#[[Ride Like The Wind]]
#[[Hookbill the Koopa's Castle]]
#[[Hookbill The Koopa's Castle]]
*Extra: [[The Impossible? Maze]]
*Extra: [[The Impossible? Maze]]


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World 5 takes place on an icy mountain. The first three stages take place on the mountain, while the other five stages are in the sky.
World 5 takes place on an icy mountain. The first three stages take place on the mountain, while the other five stages are in the sky.
#[[BLIZZARD!!!]]
#[[BLIZZARD!!!]]
#[[Ride the Ski Lifts]]
#[[Ride The Ski Lifts]]
#[[Danger - Icy Conditions Ahead]]
#[[Danger - Icy Conditions Ahead]]
#[[Sluggy the Unshaven's Fort]]
#[[Sluggy The Unshaven's Fort]]
#[[Goonie Rides!]]
#[[Goonie Rides!]]
#[[Welcome to Cloud World]]
#[[Welcome To Cloud World]]
#[[Shifting Platforms Ahead]]
#[[Shifting Platforms Ahead]]
#[[Raphael the Raven's Castle]]
#[[Raphael The Raven's Castle]]
*Extra: [[Kamek's Revenge]]
*Extra: [[Kamek's Revenge]]


===[[World 6 (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|World 6]]===
===[[World 6 (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|World 6]]===
{{SMW2YI Map|W6}}
{{SMW2YI Map|W6}}
The last world is located on Bowser's Kingdom. It has lots of barren landscape and caverns, as well as lava, spikes, and many obstacles.
The last world is located in Bowser's Kingdom. It has lots of barren landscape and caverns, as well as lava, spikes, and many obstacles.
#[[Scary Skeleton Goonies!]]
#[[Scary Skeleton Goonies!]]
#[[The Cave of the Bandits]]
#[[The Cave Of The Bandits]]
#[[Beware the Spinning Logs]]
#[[Beware The Spinning Logs]]
#[[Tap-Tap the Red Nose's Fort]]
#[[Tap-Tap The Red Nose's Fort]]
#[[The Very Loooooong Cave]]
#[[The Very Loooooong Cave]]
#[[The Deep, Underground Maze]]
#[[The Deep, Underground Maze]]
#[[KEEP MOVING!!!!]]
#[[KEEP MOVING!!!!]]
#[[King Bowser's Castle]]
#[[King Bowser's Castle]]
*Extra: [[Castles - Masterpiece Set]]
*Extra: [[Ultimate Castle Challenge]]


==Allies==
==Allies==
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*[[Green Glove]]
*[[Green Glove]]
*[[Grim Leecher]]
*[[Grim Leecher]]
*[[Grinder (enemy)|Grinder]]
*[[Grunt (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|Grunt]]
*[[Grunt (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|Grunt]]
*[[Gusty]]
*[[Gusty]]
*[[Harry Hedgehog]]
*[[Harry Hedgehog]]
*[[Hefty Goonie]]
*'''[[Hootie the Blue Fish]]'''
*'''[[Hootie the Blue Fish]]'''
*'''[[Hot Lips]]'''
*'''[[Hot Lips]]'''
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*[[Toady]]
*[[Toady]]
*'''[[Train Bandit]]'''*
*'''[[Train Bandit]]'''*
*[[Very Goonie]]
*[[Ukiki]]
*[[Wall Lakitu]]
*[[Wall Lakitu]]
*'''[[Whirly Fly Guy]]'''*
*'''[[Whirly Fly Guy]]'''*
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|[[File:YoshiTrain.png|120px|center]]
|[[File:YoshiTrain.png|120px|center]]
|-
|-
|<center>Allows Yoshi to move quickly across land.</center>
|<center>Allows Yoshi to fly around for a brief time.</center>
|<center>Allows Yoshi to fly around for a brief time.</center>
|<center>Allows Yoshi to tunnel through sections of dirt.</center>
|<center>Allows Yoshi to tunnel through sections of dirt.</center>
|<center>Allows Yoshi to move around underwater and fire torpedoes.</center>
|<center>Allows Yoshi to move around underwater and fire torpedoes.</center>
|<center>Allows Yoshi to move quickly across land.</center>
|<center>Allows Yoshi to move along tracks seen in the background.</center>
|<center>Allows Yoshi to move along tracks seen in the background.</center>
|}
|}


===Powerful Mario===
===Superstar Mario===
[[File:Yisland2.png|thumb|Powerful Mario running on a ceiling.]]
[[File:Yisland2.png|thumb|Superstar Mario running on a ceiling.]]
Collecting a [[Super Star (Yoshi's Island)|Super Star]] causes Baby Mario to be transformed into [[Superstar Mario|Powerful Mario]]. While in this state, Baby Mario can run around without needing to ride Yoshi, completely invincible. Powerful Mario is also capable of running on walls and ceilings, and glide with his cape.
Collecting a [[Super Star]] causes Baby Mario to be transformed into [[Superstar Mario]]. While in this state, Baby Mario can run around without needing to ride Yoshi, completely invincible. Superstar Mario is also capable of running on walls and ceilings, and glide with his cape.
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|[[Yoshi Egg|Full Egg]]
|[[Yoshi Egg|Full Egg]]
|[[File:Full.PNG|30px]]
|[[File:Full.PNG|30px]]
|Automatically gives the player six Yoshi Eggs.
|Refills Yoshi's egg count up to six.
|-
|-
|[[POW Block|Anywhere POW]]
|[[POW Block|Anywhere POW]]
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File:Yoshi's Island Book 3 - Comic.jpg|Page from Volume 3.
File:Yoshi's Island Book 3 - Comic.jpg|Page from Volume 3.
File:Mario Kun 14.jpg|''[[Super Mario-Kun]]'' volume 14.
File:Mario Kun 14.jpg|''[[Super Mario-Kun]]'' volume 14.
File:Kunissue15.jpg|''Super Mario-Kun'' volume 15. The [[Helicopter]] is on the cover along with Powerful Mario (Baby Mario).
File:Kunissue15.jpg|''Super Mario-Kun'' volume 15. The [[Helicopter]] is on the cover along with Superstar Mario (Baby Mario).
File:Super Mario Yoshi Island Gag Battle.jpg|''Super Mario: Yoshi Island'' manga, part of the ''4-Koma Gag Battle'' series.
File:Super Mario Yoshi Island Gag Battle.jpg|''Super Mario: Yoshi Island'' manga, part of the ''4-Koma Gag Battle'' series.
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</gallery></center>


==Development==
==Development==
In an interview with game journalist Steven Kent, Shigeru Miyamoto stated that he wanted to make a game starring Yoshi as far back as ''[[Super Mario World]]'''s development<ref name="History"></ref>. Miyamoto disliked previous ''Yoshi'' games (specifically mentioning ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'', ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi's Egg]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', the latter being mistranslated as "''Yoshi's World Hunters''" in the interview) and wanted to make one more authentic to the Yoshi character<ref name="History"></ref>.
An early version of the game was demoed to [[Nintendo]]'s marketing department, who rejected it due to the visuals "lacking punch" in comparison to ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'''s pre-rendered 3D graphics<ref name="History">''The Ultimate History of Video Games: The Story Behind the Craze that Touched our Lives and Changed the World'', p. 518.</ref>. In response, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] developed a more stylized and "cartoony" art direction for the game, which was accepted.
An early version of the game was demoed to [[Nintendo]]'s marketing department, who rejected it due to the visuals "lacking punch" in comparison to ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'''s pre-rendered 3D graphics<ref name="History">''The Ultimate History of Video Games: The Story Behind the Craze that Touched our Lives and Changed the World'', p. 518.</ref>. In response, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] developed a more stylized and "cartoony" art direction for the game, which was accepted.
In an interview with game journalist Steven Kent, Shigeru Miyamoto stated that he wanted to make a game starring Yoshi as far back as ''[[Super Mario World]]'''s development<ref name="History"></ref>. Miyamoto disliked previous ''Yoshi'' games (specifically mentioning ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'', ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi's Egg]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', the latter being mistranslated as "''Yoshi's World Hunters''" in the interview) and wanted to make one more authentic to the Yoshi character<ref name="History"></ref>.


''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' was one of three completed games to use the Super FX 2 graphics chip, which allowed for larger sprites and more advanced effects such as sprite scaling and rotation (advertised as "Morphmation" technology), basic polygonal rendering, and advanced parallax scrolling.
''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' was one of three completed games to use the Super FX 2 graphics chip, which allowed for larger sprites and more advanced effects such as sprite scaling and rotation (advertised as "Morphmation" technology), basic polygonal rendering, and advanced parallax scrolling.
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==Glitches==
==Glitches==
{{main|List of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island glitches}}
{{main|List of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island glitches}}
==={{conjecturaltext|Giant Egg anywhere}}===
By going into any level with a [[Fat Guy]] and carrying a [[Giant Yoshi Egg]] to the end of a level, the player must go to the edge of the screen past the exit and throw the egg up, then use Yoshi's tongue to push it slightly into the edge of the screen. By finishing the level like this, the next Yoshi will collect the egg as it appears to take Baby Mario, allowing the player to take a Giant Yoshi Egg into any level in the game.<ref name="SOAG">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLn2FqOhvFQ Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Glitches (SNES) - Son Of A Glitch - Episode 37]. A + Start (January 30, 2015). Retrieved February 15, 2015.</ref>
==={{conjecturaltext|Constantly full mouth}}===
By jumping through a Middle Ring and spitting out an enemy at the same time, Yoshi constantly appears to have a full mouth, despite still being able to stick his tongue out and not being able to spit anything out.<ref name="SOAG"></ref>
==={{conjecturaltext|Eating [[Baby Mario]]}}===
==={{conjecturaltext|Eating [[Baby Mario]]}}===
[[File:YIglitch.png|thumb]]
[[File:YIglitch.png|thumb]]
NOTE: Yoshi must have the 10 Stars or 20 Stars item to activate this glitch.
This glitch can only be done if the player has a [[10-Point Star]] or [[20-Point Star]] item. In levels that feature enemies near a [[Morph Bubble]], the player must get hit and wait until the counter reaches zero. While the [[Toadies]] are taking [[Baby Mario]] away, the player should quickly hit him with [[Yoshi]]'s tongue and touch the Morph Bubble. Once Yoshi has already transformed, the Toadies will try to take Baby Mario again. When they pop Baby Mario's bubble, the player must open their inventory and use the 10-Point Star or 20-Point Star. When the Toadies are gone, the player must wait until Yoshi transforms back to normal. The player is able to eat Mario if Yoshi licks him, and can also turn him into an egg. By doing this, the level is rendered impossible to complete.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3I7lc63o_M YouTube video of "Eating Baby Mario"]</ref>


In World 5-5: [[Goonie Rides!]], the player should go to the area with the Helicopter [[Morph Bubble]]. The player should hit a [[Goonie]] and wait until the counter reaches zero. While the [[Toadies]] are taking [[Baby Mario]] away, the player should quickly hit him with [[Yoshi]]'s tongue and touch the Helicopter [[Morph Bubble]]. Once [[Purple Yoshi]] has already transformed, the Toadies will try to take Baby Mario again. When they pop Baby Mario's bubble, the player must open their inventory and select the 10 Stars or 20 stars item. When the Toadies are gone, the player must wait until Yoshi transforms back to normal. The player is able to eat Mario if Yoshi licks him. Even though Baby Mario still missing, the game won't freeze, but the level is rendered impossible to complete.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3I7lc63o_M YouTube video of "Eating Baby Mario"]</ref>
This glitch can be fixed while Baby Mario is in Yoshi's mouth by hitting a Message Block; Baby Mario returns to being on Yoshi's back, though his graphics are glitched. This can also be fixed by using another Morph Bubble.<ref name="SOAG"></ref>
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==={{conjecturaltext|Fuzzy map screen}}===
In [[Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy]], the player must touch a [[Fuzzy (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|Fuzzy]], then immediately return to the map screen. If done correctly, the entire screen will appear pixelated. The glitch is fixed as soon as the player completes another level.<ref name="SOAG"></ref>
==={{conjecturaltext|World 0-1 warps}}===
At various points throughout several levels and through various methods, the player can warp to the top-left corner of the [[Welcome To Yoshi's Island]] stage. This is caused by Yoshi's position during the transition between portions of a stage; if Yoshi is not positioned where intended during the transition, the game instead warps him to the top corner of the World 0-1 map. Additionally, by fluttering to a point where the level will load rather than Yoshi falling into a "bottomless pit" and beating the level, this counts as beating the level the player warped from.<ref name="SOAG"></ref>
In the bonus room before the locked door in [[Burt the Bashful's Fort]], the player must aim an egg and walk into the first [[Piro Dangle]]. The player must then walk back over to the exit and jump and flutter through, regaining Baby Mario at the same time. If done correctly, the warp will work.
In [[Visit Koopa And Para-Koopa]], by jumping off the Warp Pipe just before the [[Middle Ring]] on the same frame as entering it, the player will be warped to World 0-1.
In [[Welcome to Monkey World!]], near the Middle Ring, the player must jump off of a [[Grinder]] carrying a [[Super Green Watermelon]] and flutter near and over the screen exit leading to the bonus room, then land on it. If done properly, the warp works.
In [[Ride Like The Wind]], the player must hold left while going up to the bonus room off the second spring to trigger the warp.
In [[Sluggy the Unshaven's Fort]], The player must take a Shy Guy to the first Warp Pipe leading to a bonus room. First, the player must use eggs to destroy the spiked floor under the area where a Winged Cloud will spawn a pathway. The player must then spit out the Shy Guy and, jumping off of it, fall into the hole, then flutter under the Warp Pipe. If done correctly, the Warp Pipe's exit will be activated, and the player will be warped.


==={{conjecturaltext|Zombie Yoshi}}===
==={{conjecturaltext|Zombie Yoshi}}===
This glitch must be done in [[Bowser's Castle]], in the Door 1. The Player must go to an area where a [[! Switch]] near a long lava pit can be found. The player would normally have to hit the switch in order to get across the lava, activating the [[Dotted Line Block]]s. If the player jumps in the lava, in the direction of the switch, Yoshi will perform a last jump, since he burned himself. If done right, Yoshi will hit the switch, and come back to life. The music stops, and the player controls Yoshi normally, even though he was supposed to lose a life. If the player attempts this glitch while Yoshi only has 1 life left, he will have 0 lives, as shown in the pause screen. However, if the player repeats this process, Yoshi will instantly get 999 lives. <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woD_ue-cibw YouTube video of "Zombie Yoshi"]</ref>
This glitch must be done in [[King Bowser's Castle]], in the Door 1. The Player must go to an area where a [[! Switch]] near a long lava pit can be found. The player would normally have to hit the switch in order to get across the lava, activating the [[Dotted Line Block]]s. If the player jumps in the lava, in the direction of the switch, Yoshi will perform a last jump, since he burned himself. If done right, Yoshi will hit the switch, and will not lose a life. The music stops, and the player controls Yoshi normally, even though he was supposed to lose a life. If the player loses a life with 0 lives remaining after doing this, Yoshi will instantly get 999 lives.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woD_ue-cibw YouTube video of "Zombie Yoshi"]</ref>
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*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'': This game's "end of level" fanfare is remixed at the end of the credits.
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'': This game's "end of level" fanfare is remixed at the end of the credits.
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'': Part of this game's "character select" theme is part of ''Yoshi's Island'''s "Athletic" theme. Shy Guys and Snifits also return in this game.
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'': Part of this game's "character select" theme is part of ''Yoshi's Island'''s "Athletic" theme. Shy Guys and Snifits also return in this game.
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'': Yoshi's sprite is based on the All-Stars version of the game.
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'': Yoshi's sprite is based on the ''All-Stars'' version of the game.
*''[[Super Mario World]]'': Baby Mario rides Yoshi, similarly to how Mario could ride him in ''Super Mario World''. Additionally, the American and European versions of the game are sold as a sequel to ''Super Mario World''' (although the game is actually a prequel by definition).
*''[[Super Mario World]]'': Baby Mario rides Yoshi, similarly to how Mario could ride him in ''Super Mario World''. Additionally, the American and European versions of the game are sold as a sequel to ''Super Mario World''' (although the game is actually a prequel by definition).


==References in later games==
==References in later games==
*''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'': The Magikoopa fought in [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]] has a [[Psychopath]] thought that strongly implies it is Kamek; while he is clearly familiar with Bowser in the English translation, the Japanese version of the line indicates that he recognizes Mario as the baby.
*''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'': The Magikoopa fought in [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]] has a [[Psychopath]] thought that strongly implies it is Kamek; while he is clearly familiar with Bowser in the English translation, the Japanese version of the line indicates that he recognizes Mario as the baby.
*''[[Super Mario 64]]'': A part of the "Powerful Infant" theme is reused for the "Powerful Mario" theme in this game.
*''[[Super Mario 64]]'': A part of the "Powerful Infant" theme is reused for the "Superstar Mario" theme in this game.
*''[[Paper Mario]]'': [[Raphael the Raven]] returns, and [[Lava Piranha]] has a similar appearance to Naval Piranha. Additionally, one of [[Parakarry]]'s attacks is similar to the Targeting system.  
*''[[Paper Mario]]'': [[Raphael the Raven]] returns, and [[Lava Piranha]] has a similar appearance to Naval Piranha. Additionally, one of [[Parakarry]]'s attacks is similar to the Targeting system.  
*''[[Mario Party 2]]'': For the minigame [[Tile Driver]], the Koopa Troopa pattern uses artwork taken directly from this game's artwork of the Koopa Troopa.
*''[[Mario Party 2]]'': For the minigame [[Tile Driver]], the Koopa Troopa pattern uses artwork taken directly from this game's artwork of the Koopa Troopa.
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*The game placed 185th in the 200th Issue of [http://www.gameinformer.com/ Game Informer's] "Top 200 Games of All Times", the lowest ranked ''Mario'' series game.
*The game placed 185th in the 200th Issue of [http://www.gameinformer.com/ Game Informer's] "Top 200 Games of All Times", the lowest ranked ''Mario'' series game.
*This is the first ''Mario'' game with French and German localizations.
*This is the first ''Mario'' game with French and German localizations.
*This is the first game where Yoshi can [[Flutter Jump]], which he could not do in the [[Super Mario World|original game]].
*This is the first game where Yoshi can [[Flutter Jump]], which he could not do in ''[[Super Mario World]]''.


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Template:Articleabout Template:Infobox Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (titled Super Mario: Yossy Island スーパーマリオ ヨッシーアイランド Sūpā Mario: Yosshī Airando in Japan, and sometimes referred to simply as Yoshi's Island) is the prequel to Super Mario World, developed by Nintendo EAD. It stars Yoshi and his Yoshi clan who, while carrying Baby Mario, travel across Yoshi's Island to rescue Baby Luigi from Baby Bowser and his Magikoopa minion/caretaker, Kamek.

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island has spawned a new series of platform games from the Yoshi series, although it is the fourth entry overall. The game has received a remake and later, a sequel, Yoshi's Island DS. Several later games borrow elements from this game, including Yoshi's Flutter Jump, egg throw, the inclusion of several more baby characters, and the game's setting. Few enemies, however, appear outside the Yoshi series.

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island was never released on Virtual Console on any system, although its remake was released on Virtual Console for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.

Plot

Artwork of Yoshi and Baby Mario in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (Reused for Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3)
Yoshi carrying Baby Mario.
Kamek
Kamek, the evil Magikoopa, and kidnapper of Baby Luigi.

From the first cinematic of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island:

A long, long time ago . . . This is a story about Baby Mario and Yoshi.

A stork hurries across the dusky, pre-dawn sky. In his bill, he supports a pair of twins. Suddenly, a shadow appears in a gap between the clouds and races towards the stork with blinding speed.

"SCRREEEECH!!!"

"THE BABIES ARE MINE!"

WOW!!! Snatching only one baby, the creature vanishes into the darkness from whence it came.

The second baby falls undetected towards the open sea. . . OH NO. . .

Meanwhile, here is Yoshi's Island, home to all Yoshis. It's a lovely day, and Yoshi is taking a walk. HUH?!? Suddenly, a baby drops in onto his back. The baby seems to be fine. This is very fortunate! Wha-? Something else fell with the baby . . . Let's take a peek . . .

It looks like a map. Maybe the stork was using it? But Yoshi can't figure it out. Yoshi decides to talk to his friends.

AAAKK!!! Kamek, the evil Magikoopa, and kidnapper of the baby, quickly dispatches his toadies, when he discovers that he missed the other baby!

Yoshi heads leisurely back to the other Yoshis, unaware of the danger at hand. Kamek's forces are actively searching the island.

Will these two children ever reach their parents safely?

From the second cinematic of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island:

This paradise is Yoshi's Island, where all the Yoshis live. They are all in an uproar over the baby that fell from the sky.

Wait! The baby seems to know where he wants to go . . . The bond between the twins informs each of them where the other one is. The Yoshis decide to carry the baby to his destination via a relay system. Now begins a new adventures for the Yoshis and baby Mario.

Gameplay

Yoshi aiming his egg at one of the enemies.

Like previous entries in the Mario series, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is a two-dimensional, side-scrolling platform game. In addition to the typical run and jump controls, the Yoshis can also ingest enemies and manipulate objects using their tongue. After ingesting an enemy, the Yoshi can either eject or swallow them. Swallowing them allows the Yoshi to lay a Yoshi Egg, which he can carry up to six of; eating another enemy results in the egg at the front of the line to be discarded. While Yoshi has some eggs, the player can aim and throw them to damage enemies, ricochet them off solid surfaces, and skim them across water. Power-ups also exist in the form of Morph Bubbles, which allow Yoshi to transform into various forms, and the Super Star, which lets Baby Mario turn into Superstar Mario.

Yoshi about to free Baby Mario from his bubble imprisonment.

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island introduces the concept of time-based health, a mechanic that is reused in future Yoshi's Island games. When the Yoshi comes into contact with an enemy, Baby Mario becomes separated from Yoshi, encased in a bubble and floating around in the air. While Baby Mario is in this state, a Countdown Timer appears, counting down in seconds until it reaches zero, in which time Yoshi must recover Baby Mario or Kamek's Toadies take Baby Mario, and the player loses a life. The timer starts at ten seconds at the beginning of each level, and can be increased to a maximum of thirty by collecting stars, using 10-Point Stars and 20-Point Stars, and entering Middle Rings. If the timer falls below ten, it increases back up to ten slowly after recovering Baby Mario. Entering a Middle Ring also marks the point where the Yoshi can continue from if it loses a life.

The objective of each level is to reach the goal roulette. There are ten spots on the roulette, and five of the spots can be made winning spots by collecting the five flowers in each level. Landing on one of the flower spots allows the player to play a Bonus Challenge.

Scattered throughout each level are three types of collectibles: thirty Stars, twenty Red Coins, and five Flowers. At the end of each level, the player's score is tallied with a maximum of 100 points, with flowers worth ten points each and Red Coins and Stars one point each. Attaining a perfect one hundred points in all eight levels in a world unlocks a Bonus Challenge and an extra level on the level selection map.

Controls

The option mode for the control settings.

There are two controller configurations: Patient and Hasty. By default, Patient is selected. The control setup can be swapped at any time on the world map by scrolling over to the button with the Super Nintendo controller next to the "Score" option and selecting it; additionally, at some points, there are Message Blocks that allow the player to swap control configurations. The only difference between the "Hasty" and "Patient" settings is that with "Patient" the player must press A Button to target and press it again to throw an egg, while with "Hasty" the player must hold A Button to target and release it to toss an egg.

Action Patient Hasty
Move +Control Pad
Jump B Button (hold to Flutter Jump)
Ground Pound B Button + +Control Pad (down)
Eat, spit out Y Button (press to eat, press again to spit out)
Duck, swallow +Control Pad (down)
Aim/throw egg A Button (press to aim, press again to throw) A Button (hold to aim, release to throw)
Lock target reticule R Button / L Button (while aiming)
Look up +Control Pad (up; hold to pan camera up)
Pause menu Start Button
Level options Select Button

Worlds and Levels

World 0

World 0 consists solely of a short and basic tutorial level, named Welcome To Yoshi's Island, only playable after starting a new file.

World 1

Template:SMW2YI Map World 1 takes place in a grassy plain, and gives a taste of the different types of stages in the game.

  1. Make Eggs, Throw Eggs
  2. Watch Out Below!
  3. The Cave Of Chomp Rock
  4. Burt The Bashful's Fort
  5. Hop! Hop! Donut Lifts
  6. Shy-Guys On Stilts
  7. Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy
  8. Salvo The Slime's Castle

World 2

Template:SMW2YI Map World 2 is a forested mountainous region in the uplands. It boasts more complex levels and more enemies.

  1. Visit Koopa And Para-Koopa
  2. The Baseball Boys
  3. What's Gusty Taste Like?
  4. Bigger Boo's Fort
  5. Watch Out For Lakitu
  6. The Cave Of The Mystery Maze
  7. Lakitu's Wall
  8. The Potted Ghost's Castle

World 3

Template:SMW2YI Map World 3 is located in a steamy jungle, and contains a lot of water sections.

  1. Welcome To Monkey World!
  2. Jungle Rhythm...
  3. Nep-Enut's Domain
  4. Prince Froggy's Fort
  5. Jammin' Through The Trees
  6. The Cave Of Harry Hedgehog
  7. Monkeys' Favorite Lake
  8. Naval Piranha's Castle

World 4

Template:SMW2YI Map World 4 takes place in a sunset landscape.

  1. GO! GO! MARIO!!
  2. The Cave Of The Lakitus
  3. Don't Look Back!
  4. Marching Milde's Fort
  5. Chomp Rock Zone
  6. Lake Shore Paradise
  7. Ride Like The Wind
  8. Hookbill The Koopa's Castle

World 5

Template:SMW2YI Map World 5 takes place on an icy mountain. The first three stages take place on the mountain, while the other five stages are in the sky.

  1. BLIZZARD!!!
  2. Ride The Ski Lifts
  3. Danger - Icy Conditions Ahead
  4. Sluggy The Unshaven's Fort
  5. Goonie Rides!
  6. Welcome To Cloud World
  7. Shifting Platforms Ahead
  8. Raphael The Raven's Castle

World 6

Template:SMW2YI Map The last world is located in Bowser's Kingdom. It has lots of barren landscape and caverns, as well as lava, spikes, and many obstacles.

  1. Scary Skeleton Goonies!
  2. The Cave Of The Bandits
  3. Beware The Spinning Logs
  4. Tap-Tap The Red Nose's Fort
  5. The Very Loooooong Cave
  6. The Deep, Underground Maze
  7. KEEP MOVING!!!!
  8. King Bowser's Castle

Allies

Allies marked with * are exclusive to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and the Game Boy Advance remake.

Enemies

Enemies marked with * are exclusive to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and the Game Boy Advance remake. Italic enemies are invincible, and Bold enemies are almost invincible (can be defeated under certain conditions).

Bosses

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Yoshi fighting the boss of World 5, Raphael the Raven.

Each world features a midway fort and an end-world castle (the fourth and eighth levels of each world, respectively), both with their own boss. Every boss is just an enlarged version of a basic enemy that Kamek super-sizes with his magic. The only exception is Prince Froggy, who remains at his normal size while Yoshi and Mario are shrunk; he then eats them and the battle is located in his stomach.

Fort Castle
World 1 Burt the Bashful Salvo the Slime
World 2 Bigger Boo Roger the Potted Ghost
World 3 Prince Froggy Naval Piranha
World 4 Marching Milde Hookbill the Koopa
World 5 Sluggy the Unshaven Raphael the Raven
World 6 Tap-Tap the Red Nose Tap-Tap the Golden
Baby Bowser

Transformations

Morph Bubble

Entering a Morph Bubble causes Yoshi to be transformed into one of several different types of vehicles, each with their own unique capabilities. While in this state, Yoshi is allowed to move around as the vehicle without Baby Mario for a limited time before being pulled back to the Morph Bubble and being turned back to normal. If the player is able to hit a Yoshi Block while transformed, the transformation is automatically reversed at that location. Not shown below is Ski Yoshi, which is attained upon entering a house in certain snow levels; if the player hits an obstacle fails a jump as Ski Yoshi, they are turned into Snowball Yoshi.

Car
Helicopter
Mole Tank
Submarine
Train
Vehicle
Mole Tank artwork for Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Submarine form artwork for Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.
Allows Yoshi to move quickly across land.
Allows Yoshi to fly around for a brief time.
Allows Yoshi to tunnel through sections of dirt.
Allows Yoshi to move around underwater and fire torpedoes.
Allows Yoshi to move along tracks seen in the background.

Superstar Mario

Superstar Mario running on a ceiling.

Collecting a Super Star causes Baby Mario to be transformed into Superstar Mario. While in this state, Baby Mario can run around without needing to ride Yoshi, completely invincible. Superstar Mario is also capable of running on walls and ceilings, and glide with his cape.

Special Items

By winning Bonus Challenges and Mini Battles, the player's prizes can be one of several items. These items can be used at any time during a level (except during boss battles) by going to the pause menu and selecting one of them with A Button. Up to 22 of these items can be carried at a time.

Item Image Effect
10-Point Star File:Lmao.PNG Increases the amount of time in the Countdown Timer by ten seconds.
20-Point Star The 20-Point Star icon from the pause menu in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Increases the amount of time in the Countdown Timer by twenty seconds.
Full Egg File:Full.PNG Refills Yoshi's egg count up to six.
Anywhere POW POWBlock SMW2.png Creates a shockwave that turns all on-screen enemies into Stars.
Winged Cloud Maker Winged Cloud Maker Transforms all enemies on-screen into Winged Clouds.
Magnifying Glass File:Maginfying Lens.PNG Reveals Red Coins and hidden Winged Clouds to the player.
Super Green Watermelon Icon of a Super Green Watermelon, from the Bonus Challenges, from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Allows Yoshi to shoot seeds at enemies.
Super Red Watermelon File:SMW2 FireWatermelon.PNG Allows Yoshi to spit fire at enemies.
Super Blue Watermelon File:SMW2 IceWatermelon.PNG Allows Yoshi to freeze enemies with ice breath.

Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3

Main article: Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island was later ported to the handheld Game Boy Advance as part of the Super Mario Advance series, a series of updated remakes of classic Mario games. Known as Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3, it was the third in the series, and boasted new levels and slightly altered graphics and dialogue from the original, as well as various other minor changes.

Soundtrack

Main article: Super Mario: Yoshi Island Original Sound Version

A soundtrack CD was released in Japan on November 25, 1995, titled Super Mario: Yoshi Island Original Sound Version. Composed by Koji Kondo, the disc contains 26 tracks from the game.

Promotion

Culver City event

Flyer promoting the Culver City event.

An event was held in front of a Toys "R" Us in Culver City, California on October 5, 1995 at 3:00 PM to promote the North American release of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. At the event, there was a trailer and a large model Yoshi Egg surrounded by hay. The trailer held a banner with the words "Play It Loud" and stock art of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. The Yoshi Egg held a banner with the word "Nintendo". The event centered around "hatching" the Yoshi Egg. After the hosts interacted with the idle audience, children were lined up and given small, green hammers which they used to break open a designated area at the bottom of the egg. The Yoshi Egg, when breached, yielded stringed paper and a large model of the Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island cartridge. Group photos were then taken of children with the cartridge.

The organizers of the event also pledged to donate five hundred dollars to local schools on the condition that the principals of these schools sit on top of the Yoshi Egg for fifteen minutes. A person in a one-piece Mario and Yoshi costume also was seated on top of the Yoshi Egg. Participants could go on and off the egg by means of a forklift.

A raffle was then held with one winner receiving a Super Nintendo Entertainment System which includes a copy of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Other winners may have won t-shirts. Discount coupons were also distributed.

Material

Front and back of Nintendo Power's "Super Power Club" cards.
Front and back of Nintendo Power's "Super Power Club" cards.
Front and back of Nintendo Power's "Super Power Club" cards.

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island was the cover feature of Volume 77 of Nintendo Power. Nintendo Power also distributed eight promotional cards of some of the game's bosses part of their collectible Super Power Club series of cards which began in October 1992 with Volume 44 of Nintendo Power. The front of each card has an in-game image of the character and the reverse had a brief description of the character. The cards include:

Videos

The A Magical Tour of Yoshi's Island VHS.

Nintendo of America distributed Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island: A Magical Tour of Yoshi's Island, a six minute-long promotional VHS. The video featured Ken Lobb and the same person who narrated the Donkey Kong Country: Exposed promotional VHS. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island was also featured in the The Invasion of Nintendo VHS. The video also featured Ken Lobb.

Another promotional video, titled 'The Invasion of Nintendo', was included with a copy of Nintendo Power. The video featured Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island along with some other video games. Ken Lobb made another appearance.

There exists another untitled promotional video that was likely shown on monitors in video game stores. It is about fifty seconds long and consists of clips of the game along with some narration. Most notably, however, the clips are from a beta version of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island that has some differences from the released game [1].

Adaptations

Volume 14 of Super Mario-Kun mostly focuses on the events of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, with the arc concluding in volume 15. The Super Mario-Kun version of the story features Mario and Luigi traveling back in time to stop adult Bowser and Kamek alongside Yoshi and Baby Mario.

A standalone manga, titled "Super Mario: Yoshi Island", was also released. The series, spanning three volumes, was written by Kazuki Motoyama, who had previously written a manga based on the game Yoshi, and published by Kodansha Limited.

Yoshi's Island was also adapted as part of the 4-Koma Gag Battle series, also titled "Super Mario: Yoshi Island".

Development

In an interview with game journalist Steven Kent, Shigeru Miyamoto stated that he wanted to make a game starring Yoshi as far back as Super Mario World's development[2]. Miyamoto disliked previous Yoshi games (specifically mentioning Yoshi's Cookie, Yoshi's Egg and Yoshi's Safari, the latter being mistranslated as "Yoshi's World Hunters" in the interview) and wanted to make one more authentic to the Yoshi character[2].

An early version of the game was demoed to Nintendo's marketing department, who rejected it due to the visuals "lacking punch" in comparison to Donkey Kong Country's pre-rendered 3D graphics[2]. In response, Shigeru Miyamoto developed a more stylized and "cartoony" art direction for the game, which was accepted.

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island was one of three completed games to use the Super FX 2 graphics chip, which allowed for larger sprites and more advanced effects such as sprite scaling and rotation (advertised as "Morphmation" technology), basic polygonal rendering, and advanced parallax scrolling.

Media

Beta elements

Main article: List of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island beta elements

According to Shigeru Miyamoto, the marketing department at Nintendo wanted him to use pre-rendered 3D sprites like in Donkey Kong Country for the game, rather than stylized 2D sprites. Additionally, found in the game's data are several sprites that go unused, such as several Super Mario All-Stars sprites and three unused Yoshi forms. There are also three unused Mini Battles that can be seen in the game's code.

Glitches

Main article: List of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island glitches

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By going into any level with a Fat Guy and carrying a Giant Yoshi Egg to the end of a level, the player must go to the edge of the screen past the exit and throw the egg up, then use Yoshi's tongue to push it slightly into the edge of the screen. By finishing the level like this, the next Yoshi will collect the egg as it appears to take Baby Mario, allowing the player to take a Giant Yoshi Egg into any level in the game.[3]

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By jumping through a Middle Ring and spitting out an enemy at the same time, Yoshi constantly appears to have a full mouth, despite still being able to stick his tongue out and not being able to spit anything out.[3]

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A glitch from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.

This glitch can only be done if the player has a 10-Point Star or 20-Point Star item. In levels that feature enemies near a Morph Bubble, the player must get hit and wait until the counter reaches zero. While the Toadies are taking Baby Mario away, the player should quickly hit him with Yoshi's tongue and touch the Morph Bubble. Once Yoshi has already transformed, the Toadies will try to take Baby Mario again. When they pop Baby Mario's bubble, the player must open their inventory and use the 10-Point Star or 20-Point Star. When the Toadies are gone, the player must wait until Yoshi transforms back to normal. The player is able to eat Mario if Yoshi licks him, and can also turn him into an egg. By doing this, the level is rendered impossible to complete.[4]

This glitch can be fixed while Baby Mario is in Yoshi's mouth by hitting a Message Block; Baby Mario returns to being on Yoshi's back, though his graphics are glitched. This can also be fixed by using another Morph Bubble.[3]

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In Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy, the player must touch a Fuzzy, then immediately return to the map screen. If done correctly, the entire screen will appear pixelated. The glitch is fixed as soon as the player completes another level.[3]

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At various points throughout several levels and through various methods, the player can warp to the top-left corner of the Welcome To Yoshi's Island stage. This is caused by Yoshi's position during the transition between portions of a stage; if Yoshi is not positioned where intended during the transition, the game instead warps him to the top corner of the World 0-1 map. Additionally, by fluttering to a point where the level will load rather than Yoshi falling into a "bottomless pit" and beating the level, this counts as beating the level the player warped from.[3]

In the bonus room before the locked door in Burt the Bashful's Fort, the player must aim an egg and walk into the first Piro Dangle. The player must then walk back over to the exit and jump and flutter through, regaining Baby Mario at the same time. If done correctly, the warp will work.

In Visit Koopa And Para-Koopa, by jumping off the Warp Pipe just before the Middle Ring on the same frame as entering it, the player will be warped to World 0-1.

In Welcome to Monkey World!, near the Middle Ring, the player must jump off of a Grinder carrying a Super Green Watermelon and flutter near and over the screen exit leading to the bonus room, then land on it. If done properly, the warp works.

In Ride Like The Wind, the player must hold left while going up to the bonus room off the second spring to trigger the warp.

In Sluggy the Unshaven's Fort, The player must take a Shy Guy to the first Warp Pipe leading to a bonus room. First, the player must use eggs to destroy the spiked floor under the area where a Winged Cloud will spawn a pathway. The player must then spit out the Shy Guy and, jumping off of it, fall into the hole, then flutter under the Warp Pipe. If done correctly, the Warp Pipe's exit will be activated, and the player will be warped.

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This glitch must be done in King Bowser's Castle, in the Door 1. The Player must go to an area where a ! Switch near a long lava pit can be found. The player would normally have to hit the switch in order to get across the lava, activating the Dotted Line Blocks. If the player jumps in the lava, in the direction of the switch, Yoshi will perform a last jump, since he burned himself. If done right, Yoshi will hit the switch, and will not lose a life. The music stops, and the player controls Yoshi normally, even though he was supposed to lose a life. If the player loses a life with 0 lives remaining after doing this, Yoshi will instantly get 999 lives.[5]

Staff

Main article: List of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island staff

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island was directed by Takashi Tezuka, Toshihiko Nakago, Shigefumi Hino, and Hideki Konno. Koji Kondo was the sound composer. Shigeru Miyamoto was the producer, and Hiroshi Yamauchi was the executive producer.

Gallery

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References to other games

  • Super Mario Bros.: This game's "end of level" fanfare is remixed at the end of the credits.
  • Super Mario Bros. 2: Part of this game's "character select" theme is part of Yoshi's Island's "Athletic" theme. Shy Guys and Snifits also return in this game.
  • Super Mario Bros. 3: Yoshi's sprite is based on the All-Stars version of the game.
  • Super Mario World: Baby Mario rides Yoshi, similarly to how Mario could ride him in Super Mario World. Additionally, the American and European versions of the game are sold as a sequel to Super Mario World' (although the game is actually a prequel by definition).

References in later games

  • Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars: The Magikoopa fought in Bowser's Keep has a Psychopath thought that strongly implies it is Kamek; while he is clearly familiar with Bowser in the English translation, the Japanese version of the line indicates that he recognizes Mario as the baby.
  • Super Mario 64: A part of the "Powerful Infant" theme is reused for the "Superstar Mario" theme in this game.
  • Paper Mario: Raphael the Raven returns, and Lava Piranha has a similar appearance to Naval Piranha. Additionally, one of Parakarry's attacks is similar to the Targeting system.
  • Mario Party 2: For the minigame Tile Driver, the Koopa Troopa pattern uses artwork taken directly from this game's artwork of the Koopa Troopa.
  • Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time: The events of this are mentioned by Kamek.
  • Yoshi Story: This game was originally titled Yoshi's Island 64.
  • Mario Party Advance: Naval Piranha returns, alongside Goonies and other species.
  • Yoshi Touch & Go: This game is a retelling of Yoshi's Island's events.
  • Yoshi's Island DS: Yoshi's Island's events are mentioned at the start of the game, and the whole game is a sequel to Yoshi's Island story-wise.
  • Itadaki Street DS: This game features the map of Yoshi's Island.
  • Yoshi's New Island: A direct sequel to this game. Many of the enemies from the original game return, the final boss Baby Bowser's large form also returns, and Tap-Tap the Golden returns as an enemy now.

Trivia

  • The game was placed 18th in the 100th issue of Nintendo Power's "100 best Nintendo games of all time" in 1997.[6]
  • While the English version is called "Super Mario World 2", the original Japanese title is "Super Mario: Yoshi's Island". This was to draw a connection to Nintendo's earlier SNES success, Super Mario World. However, this also generated a lot of confusion as to whether to call it a sequel or not, even if it is clearly a prequel to the entire series. Similarly, Super Mario World was also known as Super Mario Bros. 4 in Japan.
  • The game placed 185th in the 200th Issue of Game Informer's "Top 200 Games of All Times", the lowest ranked Mario series game.
  • This is the first Mario game with French and German localizations.
  • This is the first game where Yoshi can Flutter Jump, which he could not do in Super Mario World.

References

  1. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKzA-SCjnG4
  2. ^ a b c The Ultimate History of Video Games: The Story Behind the Craze that Touched our Lives and Changed the World, p. 518.
  3. ^ a b c d e Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Glitches (SNES) - Son Of A Glitch - Episode 37. A + Start (January 30, 2015). Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  4. ^ YouTube video of "Eating Baby Mario"
  5. ^ YouTube video of "Zombie Yoshi"
  6. ^ http://www.gamekult.com/communaute/forum/voirmessage.html?foid=13000909, retrieved 6/4/2009

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