YOSHI'S ISLAND: 30
Ranking all the levels!
#18
The Cave Of The Bandits (6-2)
A foggy cave filled with lava, spikes, and Blow Hards, what could go wrong? Baby Mario may constantly cry as Bandits try to snatch him away, but if Yoshi can make it to the Super Star in the level's finale, Super Baby Mario will wreak havoc on any Little Skull Mouser or Baseball Boy in his path!
#17
Lake Shore Paradise (4-6)
This is a super enjoyable stage filled with Koopas, Para-Koopas, Cheep-Cheeps, and Shy Guys. Exploring ways to collect flowers and red coins is so satisfying. There's an interior cave section where Yoshi exits a door, just to reenter via another door a few feet away- I always wondered why.
#16
Nep-Enut's Domain (3-3)
The level featured on most box art and promotional material for Yoshi's Island! Nep-Enut's domain is in a lake surrounded by mischievous Grinders. Nep-Enut appears a fairly small amount given all the areas present, which include sections for both a Helicopter and Submarine transformations.
#15
The Potted Ghost's Castle (2-8)
The developers were so creative with this game. A castle ruled by a potted ghost? Brilliant. The level is mostly linear, though when you enter the sewer pipes, make sure you take the lower left path first for the key! A tense outdoor section with revealing walls is filled with Bandits (and another key)!
#14
Monkey's Favorite Lake (3-7)
Many fun elements are found here, such as a watermelon-filled treetop bonus room and a minigame hut. It's also home to the strange and unique Barney Bubble baddie. The second half of the stage is centered on avoiding terrifying Lunge Fish that will swallow Yoshi whole if given the chance!
#13
Sluggy The Unshaven's Fort (5-4)
Mastering this fort takes serious work. It has an old, abandoned, haunted mansion vibe that only increases as Yoshi's long trek continues. An infamous section is riding the Support Ghost as it starts and stops in perilous areas while transporting our hero through the final stretch of the stage.
#12
Bigger Boo's Fort (2-4)
Lava, ghosts, and doors & platforms you can see but can't quite figure out how to get to... What would you expect in the home of the Biggest Boo Yoshi's ever seen? Adding mystery and problem solving to this fort was a masterstroke by the developers. And how about the Boo Blah enemies? Spooky!
#11
Welcome To Cloud World! (5-6)
This level is extremely challenging, but at least it makes you feel happy! The music and atmosphere is top notch in the world of clouds, but so is the enemy count! Take out Lakitu as soon as you see one! The final section of dodging Gusties and jumping/fluttering past pipes onto clouds is a favorite.
#10
Goonie Rides! (5-5)
If Goonies are a challenge for you, you're gonna have a hard time. If you like using them as transportation, you'll love this stage. The Helicopter morph is difficult, but there's a lot of clouds present if you spin out of control. The red ! Switch section will take a few tries, but very satisfying to master.
