8bitfix writes: I absolutely love the framed copy of the game! The mobile, above the crib, is a nice touch that has various colored Yoshi plushies, twirling about to lull the baby to sleep. A baby Princess Peach and Shy Guy are included in the wall paintings.
The Non-Fiction Gaming writers look back on their early gaming years and discuss which games defined their early gaming.
"We want to hear about the moment that really hooked you as a gamer. What was that one level that took you so long that you can vividly remember the when you finally beat it?"
Chris Buffa (Modojo): When a console game gets a sequel, this title normally appears on a console. Publishers release companion games on portables (Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts series is a perfect example), but for the most part, these companies won't make part two or three handheld exclusive.
Well, except for those rare occasions when they do.
GameDaily writes: "The original Yoshi's Island is one of Nintendo's best games, so I was thrilled to get my hands on the sequel. Yoshi's Island DS is a worthy follow-up, as its designers retained the spirit of the original while incorporating cool in-game features, making it an essential pick-up."