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Yoshi’s Archipelago is the result of a community effort to collaborate and somehow make a solid Mario game. It's the sixth entry of the long-running Super RMN Bros. series, and the bar was raised higher than ever before. Months of testing and revising have paid off; it stands as one of the best!

This game uses its own version of Super Mario Bros. X (SMBX). It runs in v.1.3.0.1 and replaces several default assets. Once you download and extract it, open the program, click ‘Start Game’, and you’re ready to play!


The Plot
The Mario Bros. are on vacation with Peach in Yoshi's Archipelago, a group of exotic islands far from the Mushroom Kingdom. Of course, wherever they go, trouble soon follows. Bowser and his minions crash the party and kidnap the princess! The mission is clear, but something seems off about Bowser…whatever it is, there's work to do! Mario and Luigi hop to it with the help of Peach's bodyguard, Agent Toad!


So Many Islands
Yoshi’s Archipelago boasts a wide range of locales. From the lush plains of Green Grass Island to the frozen wastes of Slip Drip, all manner of alliterative areas await you! With 90 stages spread across 10 different islands, there's just tons to see!


Yoshis Everywhere!
As one may expect, the archipelago is home to many types of Yoshi. In fact, each island has its own local color! On top of a strong showing of everyone’s favorite dinosaur, this game is designed with Yoshi in mind. Levels are ride-friendly, and you'll never be forced to ditch your dino pal. You may have to dismount to climb a vine secret or two, but Yoshi will wait patiently for your return. Even bosses can be fought on green-horseback! Ride your rainbow of steeds to victory!


Flower Mode
Like its namesake, each stage contains five flowers (but almost no red coins, so don't worry). Gather all five and a star will appear at the end of the level. Stars can unlock bonus items, extra stages, and entire new islands! Although midpoints can’t save flowers, you can activate Flower Mode to gain additional power-ups for the hunt. There are 100 stars and more than 450 flowers, so there’s plenty to find and many rewards to be had! Even Lakitu’s shoe is an accessible prize!


Unlockable Characters
Only Mario and Luigi are available at first, but more characters can be unlocked as you progress. Peach may be kidnapped, but if you can save her from Bowser, she'll join you on the quest! Her hover ability and higher health give her an edge with flower gathering. With her help, you can discover all the archipelago’s secrets! Including other new allies...


Newbies and Veterans Welcome
This game offers something for all players. Newcomers will find the tutorial stage informative, while veterans will be happy they can skip it. Flowers and stars aren’t needed to complete the main quest, but there are challenges waiting for those who seek them. Each stage already contains what you need to find the flowers, but bonus items can make the search much easier. And for those who really want to go all-out, try the All Five All Five Challenge: get all five flowers as all five characters in every level. Some are much harder than others!


Two-Player Compatibility
If you have a local friend to play with, this game fully supports two-player mode. The only thing better than a grand adventure is having someone to share it with! Work together and conquer in co-op!

Latest Blog

raocow's LP

Exciting news, my friends! Well-known Mario Let's Player raocow has begun a playthrough of Yoshi's Archipelago! Here's a link to the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQhrpbbm5TDLwCSbNRup0sJ5k4Itv4LiF

Posts

This game was amazing to play from start to finish.
Tons of dialogue, powerups, and secret bonus levels.
Yep. All new characters unlocked. No Spoilers.
Decky
I'm a dog pirate
19645
can't wait to play the special edition super taco world 3 yoshi's avocado coming on may 5
my cousin is making me play this lol
halibabica
RMN's Official Reviewmonger
16948
Your cousin has good taste. ;P

from Davenport
This game was amazing to play from start to finish.
Tons of dialogue, powerups, and secret bonus levels.

Did you already beat it, Davenport?!
Seiromem
I would have more makerscore If I did things.
6375
I was just killed by the rising mushrooms in green thumb.

=l

EDIT: Didn't happen again, but still, how!? I jumped on it just as it was rising out.
halibabica
RMN's Official Reviewmonger
16948
That's weird. We used sizable tiles specifically so that wouldn't happen. I'll double-check, but I can't promise that SMBX isn't just completely retarded.
NeverSilent
Got any Dexreth amulets?
6299
Looking at the game page description again, you do know there's an engine page for SMBX 1.3.0.1 with a download link right here on RMN, right? Just linking people there instead of snarkily telling them to look for the engine themselves off-site seems more player-friendly to me.
Don't pay attention to me, I'm a crazy person.
halibabica
RMN's Official Reviewmonger
16948
I thought that download was broken, but apparently not. I lose track of the ones caught in Nintendo's warpath.

See now I changed it and you look like a crazy person.

Except for this post explaining the context. YOU'RE CRAZY
NeverSilent
Got any Dexreth amulets?
6299
Neat, thank you!
Isrieri
"My father told me this would happen."
6155
I really love the extra scenery at the level goals. I wish I could have helped with those instead of making a silly level!

And I want to say - Serenity Jungle turned out very nice in the end.
Isrieri
"My father told me this would happen."
6155
EHHH WHY AM I ALL THE WAY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DEV LIST!?!
Saving the best for last
halibabica
RMN's Official Reviewmonger
16948
I don't know what magic criteria RMN uses to sort devs.
halibabica
RMN's Official Reviewmonger
16948
Upon closer inspection, it's by Date Added. Isri was just late to the party!
Ratty524
The 524 is for 524 Stone Crabs
12986

To commemorate the release of this game I present to you Mario's icicle boner.

(by the way how on earth do you get to the bonus stages I'm so confused what's this about a rocket?)
halibabica
RMN's Official Reviewmonger
16948
Check the W9 '!!!' spot again.
Isrieri
"My father told me this would happen."
6155
Date Added
07/10/2012

Date Completed
02/11/2018



Breath of the Wild ain't got nothin' on YOSHI'S ARCHIPELAGO.
halibabica
RMN's Official Reviewmonger
16948
To be fair, it spent a significant portion of that time under the alias of "Secret Mario Game." The actual time frame was the the start of the event in 2016 to now, which was still stupidly long but not as egregious as this appears.