Yoshi's Island DS cover

Yoshi's Island DS

Critic score2 critics
First release
Nov 13, 2006
Developer
Artoon
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
Adventure, Platform · Action
Platforms
Nintendo DS, Wii U

Yoshi's Island DS is a 2D platformer for the Nintendo DS in the Yoshi's Island series. It is the sequel to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, where Kamek and the Toadies have kidnapped all the babies in the world in search for the star children, a group of seven babies who possess powerful stars in their hearts. While the game is heavily derivative from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, including general gameplay, themes, and graphics, the game primarily differentiates itself from its predecessor by taking advantage of the Nintendo DS's dual screen to display levels while introducing multiple babies to carry on Yoshi's back, who all have special abilities that are required to complete levels.

Also known as Yoshi's Island 2, 요시 아일랜드 2

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
A mysterious floating island has suddenly appeared over peaceful Yoshi's Island. Soon after its arrival, a gaggle of kids vanishes from the island school. Thankfully, Baby Mario, Baby Peach, Baby Donkey Kong and Baby Wario manage to avoid being kidnapped. Now, Yoshi and the four young superstars must set out on a wild and colorful quest to rescue the kids and investigate the ominous island hovering overhead.Read more

A mysterious floating island has suddenly appeared over peaceful Yoshi's Island. Soon after its arrival, a gaggle of kids vanishes from the island school. Thankfully, Baby Mario, Baby Peach, Baby Donkey Kong and Baby Wario manage to avoid being kidnapped. Now, Yoshi and the four young superstars must set out on a wild and colorful quest to rescue the kids and investigate the ominous island hovering overhead.

Release dates
Nintendo DS
Nov 13, 2006
Nintendo DS
Dec 01, 2006
Nintendo DS
Mar 08, 2007
All 6 release dates
Wii U
Apr 01, 2015
Wii U
Apr 08, 2015
Wii U
May 07, 2015
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
9h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
ghosts, helicopter, dinosaurs, minigames, death
… All 26, side-scrolling, sequel, high score, yoshi, silent protagonist, turtle, boss fight, digital distribution, anthropomorphism, countdown timer, protagonist's name in the title, collectibles, virtual console, treasure chest, animal companions, violent plants, moving platforms, tentacles, donut block, time trials, retroachievements

At a Glance

Critic Score
80
Main + Extras (IGDB)
9h

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
  • 日本語interface
IGDB · recorded 2 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 2 Oct 2026