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|developer=[[BPS]] | |developer=[[BPS]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] (NES/GB) [[BPS]] (SNES) | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] (NES/GB) [[BPS]] (SNES) | ||
| − | |system=[[NES]] | + | |system=[[NES]], [[Game Boy]], [[Super NES]], [[Wii Virtual Console]] |
| − | |release=''' | + | |release='''NES'''<br>JP November 21, 1992<br>US April 1993<br>'''Game Boy'''<br>JP November 21, 1992<br>US April 1993<br>'''SNES'''<br>JP 1993<br>US 1993<br>'''Wii Virtual Console''' (NES)<br>EU April 4, 2008<br>US April 7, 2008<br>JP June 10, 2008<br />SK November 11, 2008 |
| + | |genre=[[Puzzle]] | ||
| + | |rating=ESRB: E | ||
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'''Yoshi's Cookie''' is a block puzzle game released simultaneously for the [[NES]] and [[Game Boy]] in 1992, and the [[SNES]] in 1993. The game was developed by Bullet Proof Software (BPS), who also published the SNES game. | '''Yoshi's Cookie''' is a block puzzle game released simultaneously for the [[NES]] and [[Game Boy]] in 1992, and the [[SNES]] in 1993. The game was developed by Bullet Proof Software (BPS), who also published the SNES game. | ||
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| + | =Development= | ||
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| + | BPS unveiled a game at the 1992 Consumer Electronics Show called ''Hermetica''. Nintendo acquired the rights for NES and Game Boy versions and converted the game into Yoshi's Cookie. Bullet Proof Software retained the SNES rights, but also updated the game to tie it together with the earlier titles. Bullet Proof Software published the title on SNES themselves. | ||
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
| − | Mario is baking cookies | + | The scenario involves [[Mario]] is baking cookies while [[Yoshi]] is waiting to be fed. The player moves a cursor around, dragging rows or columns, in order to match up same types of cookies. More cookies come in from the top and right of the play area, acting as a timer. When a complete row or column is made, it will disappear off the screen, and any new cookies will be pushed back. The stage is cleared when all of the cookies have been eaten by Yoshi. |
| − | In puzzle mode, new cookies do not appear, but | + | In puzzle mode, new cookies do not appear, but all of the cookies on-screen have to be cleared within a limited amount of moves. |
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
| − | + | ==Ports/Remakes== | |
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| + | *In Japan, an alternate version called ''Yoshi no Cookie : Kuruppon Oven de Cookie'' was released for the Super Famicom in 1994 as a limited promotional item to promote the new Kuruppon Oven. Developed by National Human Electronics, this version contains the original game as well as a new mode in which Yoshi navigates a map and teaches tutorials which display how to bake different types of cookies like the ones featured in the game in real life. | ||
| + | *In 2008, the NES version of ''Yoshi's Cookie'' was released for download over the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]]. However, it was removed from the service in 2013 in all regions except for South Korea. | ||
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| + | ==Sequels== | ||
| − | + | *The 2003 [[Nintendo Gamecube]] compilation '''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]'' contains a new version of ''Yoshi's Cookie'' with updated graphics and a Story Mode in which [[Bowser]] has stolen Mario and Yoshi's cookies. | |
| − | + | {{Yoshi Series}} | |
| − | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: NES Games]] [[Category: | + | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: NES Games]] [[Category: Game Boy Games]] [[Category: Super Nintendo Games]] [[Category: Virtual Console Games]][[Category: Mario Games]] [[Category: Yoshi Games]] [[Category: Puzzle Games]] |
Latest revision as of 06:35, 15 June 2017
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| Yoshi's Cookie | |
| Developer | BPS |
| Publisher | Nintendo (NES/GB) BPS (SNES) |
| System | NES, Game Boy, Super NES, Wii Virtual Console |
| Release Date | NES JP November 21, 1992 US April 1993 Game Boy JP November 21, 1992 US April 1993 SNES JP 1993 US 1993 Wii Virtual Console (NES) EU April 4, 2008 US April 7, 2008 JP June 10, 2008 SK November 11, 2008 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
Yoshi's Cookie is a block puzzle game released simultaneously for the NES and Game Boy in 1992, and the SNES in 1993. The game was developed by Bullet Proof Software (BPS), who also published the SNES game.
Development[edit]
BPS unveiled a game at the 1992 Consumer Electronics Show called Hermetica. Nintendo acquired the rights for NES and Game Boy versions and converted the game into Yoshi's Cookie. Bullet Proof Software retained the SNES rights, but also updated the game to tie it together with the earlier titles. Bullet Proof Software published the title on SNES themselves.
Gameplay[edit]
The scenario involves Mario is baking cookies while Yoshi is waiting to be fed. The player moves a cursor around, dragging rows or columns, in order to match up same types of cookies. More cookies come in from the top and right of the play area, acting as a timer. When a complete row or column is made, it will disappear off the screen, and any new cookies will be pushed back. The stage is cleared when all of the cookies have been eaten by Yoshi.
In puzzle mode, new cookies do not appear, but all of the cookies on-screen have to be cleared within a limited amount of moves.
Legacy[edit]
Ports/Remakes[edit]
- In Japan, an alternate version called Yoshi no Cookie : Kuruppon Oven de Cookie was released for the Super Famicom in 1994 as a limited promotional item to promote the new Kuruppon Oven. Developed by National Human Electronics, this version contains the original game as well as a new mode in which Yoshi navigates a map and teaches tutorials which display how to bake different types of cookies like the ones featured in the game in real life.
- In 2008, the NES version of Yoshi's Cookie was released for download over the Wii's Virtual Console. However, it was removed from the service in 2013 in all regions except for South Korea.
Sequels[edit]
- The 2003 Nintendo Gamecube compilation 'Nintendo Puzzle Collection contains a new version of Yoshi's Cookie with updated graphics and a Story Mode in which Bowser has stolen Mario and Yoshi's cookies.
| Yoshi titles within the Mario Brothers Series |
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