Yoshi's Story

Longfellow

Who decided that it was a good idea to totally downsize the vision, the accomplishment, that was Yoshi's Island, and turn it into a vapid baby's game? It's not half as big as Yoshi's Island, the graphics don't even look as sharp (let alone as beautiful), the levels are insipid, and the Yoshi sounds are godawful. And he looks rubbish in 3D. It bugs me hugely that it is THIS Yoshi that overtook the Mario canon for what he sounds and acts like; I'm not ALWAYS a nostalgicist but really, how can anyone prefer the constipating flutter hush to the older sneezy sound from Super Mario World?

Glowsquid

Sorry to make such a dull retord, but I completely disagree.

I love the game. I actually find the level design to be surprisingly clever in spots, and trying to undertake the Melon quest shows the developers put a lot of thought and cre into the game than what it initially looks like. I find the storybook style is every bit as beautiful as the original, apart from a few clashing pixelated sprites - certainly better than the dull mess of Yoshi's Island DS at any rate.

Yes, it could have used an actual difficulty boost instead of a tedious self-imposed challenge. And yep, it's not half the game Yoshi's Island is. But for what it is, I like it.

Re Yoshi's sound: YMMV, apart from the horrible singing (shit could be weaponized), I don't mind 'em. It could have been worse (around 1:25) :

Marioguy128

I rather like the game.

Khwarizmi

I like it, but it's nothing special.

I think that's the problem.  It was a decent, fun game.  People were expecting a great game.

glennmagusharvey

I haven't played YS, but I will say this: I really, REALLY hate the new yoshi-voice.

glennmagusharvey

Also, the Yoshi's Story theme-motif sucks.

Pykrete

It was passable, but the music was terrible and the Yoshi singing made me want to tear off and eat my own ears.