#Yoshi's New Island

Yoshi's Troubling 30-Year Drought: Where Are the Great Games?

Yoshi, one of Nintendo's most beloved characters, hasn't starred in a truly great game in over 30 years, a drought that began after the masterpiece Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island in 1995. Despite his popularity, Yoshi's games have been marred by aimless experimentation and a lack of the care and challenge seen in other Nintendo titles. This begs the question: why has Nintendo failed to deliver another standout Yoshi game?