Yoshis Island DS (Sale)

I was worried the crayon art style would feel too childish, but it’s actually charming and the level design is clever enough to keep me hooked. The baby Yoshi mechanics add a fun twist, making each stage feel fresh even after the first world.

The touch-screen controls for carrying Yoshi feel surprisingly natural, and the new giant fruit transformations add a fun twist. My kid has been glued to this for days, and the cheerful crayon art style keeps even the tricky parts from feeling frustrating.

The crayon-squiggle art style looks even better on the DS screen than I expected, and the levels are packed with secrets. It’s a solid sequel that keeps the original’s charm while adding new baby characters to swap between.