Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island review

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is the second Mario platformer to own on the SNES. Nintendo's Game Boy Advance version page describes the setup that both releases share: Kamek tries to kidnap the baby Mario brothers, and Yoshi carries Baby Mario through a crayon-coloured world, stomping enemies and throwing eggs. Nintendo's Classic Mini page lists the SNES original as an October 1995 platformer, and it is part of the Nintendo Switch Online Super NES library, where you can rewind mistakes. A used cart lists at $69.99 at DKOldies before sales, twice the Super Mario World price but well under Super Metroid. It is single player, and Nintendo publishes fewer details for the SNES release than for its GBA port.

Who it is for

Platformer fans who already own Super Mario World

Price

Used SNES cartridge from $69.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $69.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Yoshi carries Baby Mario and throws eggs
• Released in the US in October 1995
• Platformer listed among the 21 Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES games
• Included in the Super NES library for Nintendo Switch Online members
• Rewind on Switch Online by holding ZL and ZR

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: A different style from Super Mario World, built around eggs
• Strength: On Switch Online with rewind, per Nintendo
• Strength: Cart costs less than Super Metroid or Super Mario RPG
• Weakness: Twice the price of Super Mario World at $69.99 used
• Weakness: Single player only
• Weakness: Nintendo UK has no dedicated SNES page for it, so fewer official details are published

Key facts

• Publisher: Nintendo
• Genre: Platformer
• US release: October 1995 (Nintendo)
• Used cart (DKOldies): $69.99 regular price
• On Switch Online: Yes, Super NES library

Where it ranks

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is No. 8 in our Best SNES Games of All Time verdict.