Yoshi
The playable dinosaur who carries Baby Mario, defeats enemies, and navigates the island.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Yoshi and aim egg throws |
|---|---|
B | Jump; hold after jumping to flutter |
Y | Extend Yoshi's tongue |
X | Throw a stored egg |
A | Ground-pound |
Start | Pause the game |
Combos and sequences
B (hold after jump) | Flutter jump Continue holding B after leaving the ground. |
|---|---|
A (in air) | Ground-pound Press A while Yoshi is airborne. |
Control notes
Button assignments are for the original SNES version.
Egg aiming uses the directional buttons while preparing a throw.
How it plays
How does Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island play?
Players guide a series of Yoshis through six worlds, each divided into eight main stages plus optional challenge stages. The objective is to reach the goal while collecting flowers, red coins, and stars to improve the stage score.
Yoshi can swallow enemies, turn them into eggs, throw eggs at targets, flutter after jumping, and ground-pound soft surfaces. Baby Mario remains temporarily safe inside a bubble after Yoshi is hit; recovering him before the timer expires is essential. Scores can unlock bonus stages and contribute to a perfect 100-point stage result.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island?
Protect Baby Mario first. After taking damage, focus on recovering the bubble before attacking or collecting items; losing the timer costs a life.
For high scores, explore every route, collect all five flowers and twenty red coins, and finish with thirty stars whenever possible. Use eggs to trigger distant switches and reveal hidden objects, and ground-pound suspicious soft platforms.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Baby Mario
The infant Mario that Yoshi protects while searching for Baby Luigi.
Baby Luigi
Baby Mario's brother, kidnapped by Kamek at the beginning of the adventure.
Kamek
A Magikoopa who leads the kidnapping and repeatedly interferes with Yoshi.
Baby Bowser
A magically enlarged version of Bowser who becomes the final major opponent.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Aim eggs at red coins, flowers, switches, and distant enemies rather than throwing them randomly.
- 2
Use flutter jumps to correct positioning and reach platforms that a normal jump cannot.
- 3
A stage score of 100 unlocks its associated bonus or extra content where applicable.
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