Play Yoshi's Story (eu) Online

Yoshi's Story came out for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, developed and published by Nintendo. It arrived a few years into the console's life, a time when 3D platformers were becoming the standard, but this one chose a different path with its colorful, pop-up book aesthetic. It felt like a direct follow-up to the Super Nintendo's Yoshi's Island, continuing the adventures of the friendly dinosaurs.

You control one of several Yoshis, navigating side-scrolling levels made to look like storybook pages. The main goal is to find and eat enough fruit to complete each stage, searching screen by screen for the thirty pieces needed. Signature mechanics include using your tongue to grab enemies and turn them into eggs, which you can then aim and throw to hit distant objects or other foes. Another key action is the flutter jump, giving you extra air to reach higher platforms. The pacing is generally relaxed, and the difficulty is on the easier side, making it accessible. The act of exploring each vibrant stage, tossing eggs to uncover secrets, creates a simple, cheerful experience.