The Noid
The playable mascot who uses a yo-yo and acrobatic movement to stop his evil counterpart.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move left or right and crouch |
|---|---|
A | Jump |
B | Attack with the yo-yo |
Start | Pause the game |
Control notes
The game uses the standard NES controller.
No version-specific alternate controls are documented here.
How it plays
How does Yo! Noid play?
Players guide the Noid through side-scrolling stages, defeating enemies with his yo-yo and avoiding pits, projectiles, and environmental hazards. The main objective is to reach the end of each stage while collecting pizza and preserving health.
At intervals, the game switches to pizza-eating contests against an opponent. Players must answer questions correctly to win, making these contests part of progression rather than optional diversions. Later stages demand more precise jumps and enemy timing, and the final encounter pits the Noid against his evil counterpart.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Yo! Noid?
Learn enemy placement before rushing forward. Use the yo-yo from a safe distance, and avoid jumping blindly because many hazards are positioned just beyond the screen edge.
Treat pizza-eating contests as required skill checks. Read each question carefully, preserve health before difficult sections, and use familiar stage patterns to make later attempts more consistent.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Evil Noid
The Noid’s antagonist and the final boss of the game.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Collect pizza when it is safe, but do not trade reliable progress for a risky item.
- 2
In platforming sections, pause briefly to watch moving enemies before committing to a jump.
- 3
The pizza contests reward careful reading more than fast button presses.
Community discussion
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