Yoshis Island DS

The levels are huge and branching, I kept getting lost but in a fun way. Keeping Yoshi's passenger safe while collecting all the stars adds a nice challenge.

I was worried the baby-carrying mechanic would get old, but the level design keeps it fresh and the music is so catchy I've been humming it all day. The controls feel just as tight as the original, and the bright colors make every stage easy to follow.

The crayon-squiggle art style is so charming and cheerful, it immediately brought back that classic Yoshi's Island feel. I love how it plays on the DS with the dual screens, and the challenge of not losing Yoshi's passenger keeps every level engaging.