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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

halibabica
RMN's Official Reviewmonger
16948
Dat sux. Hope you can get it sorted out!
I opened it up in the VSDC Video Editor, but the file size got inflated to just more than double, but its finally up on youtube. What's silly is that I can't quite remember how to edit a entry in the media section :P
halibabica
RMN's Official Reviewmonger
16948
I think if you go to your submissions, you can edit it from there.
Thanks! I've now got parts 5 & 6 up so far.

EDIT: Now all 10 parts are uploaded.
author=Seiromem
Alright, I've made it to Island 8 and gotten every star on the way


author=Animebryan
I've done it! Completed the game


Can one of you guys send me a copy of your save file? That'd be mighty rad of you.
halibabica
RMN's Official Reviewmonger
16948
If you go through with that, please send it via PM.
NeverSilent
Got any Dexreth amulets?
6299
I'm going live with SRW2 in about 15 minutes! If you want to see me jump'n'run through your stage, come join me:

http://www.twitch.tv/theunsilentforce/
Seiromem
I would have more makerscore If I did things.
6375
drat, I missed it!

Next time.
NeverSilent
Got any Dexreth amulets?
6299
Even if you missed the stream, I saved the video as a highlight, so you can still watch it right here:
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/232493758

So far, I've been able to complete Worlds 1 and 2. Next Saturday, the quest for more colourful dragons will continue!
Wish there was a way to download videos from twitch.tv. That 1st video is 2 1/2 hours long & my time at my local library is limited. That's why if I find a video I wanna watch, I just download it & watch it at home later.
author=Animebryan
Wish there was a way to download videos from twitch.tv.

There is.
author=Link_2112
author=Animebryan
Wish there was a way to download videos from twitch.tv.
There is.

How? I didn't see a download option on the page, unless you're referring to video downloading add-ons or something.
Decky
I'm a dog pirate
19645
hello are people playing dis tang
halibabica
RMN's Official Reviewmonger
16948
I shared it around, but I guess I should've hyped it more for release or something. It's getting downloads and radio silence. :/
Decky
I'm a dog pirate
19645
times have changed. kinda depressing. I'm 29 and I feel 60. I have ZERO interest in making visual novels and anime surreal horror games
halibabica
RMN's Official Reviewmonger
16948
I blame 2.0.
Maybe people are so wrapped up in playing it and won't post until they beat it? I'm only playing it with my friend and we don't exactly meet up every day, not even every week.

Or perhaps SMBX games are old hat?

Or maybe it's because this came up out of nowhere. Instead of the long drawn out, public, creation process that drew interest.

Or people simply don't post to RMN like they used to. That download count is fairly high for a short period of time at least. For an RMN SMBX game.

AnimeB-ry, search for Twitch Leecher.
Hello, sorry for being late to the party.
Not that I can play the game of phones, lol

Still, I'm glad to see its out and can't wait for three things:
  • The reviews
  • The full lets plays
  • The next one if there is a next one - I hope there is, but certainly the wait is going to be much longer than the last few
Decky
I'm a dog pirate
19645
I'm thinking about one final hurrah for SMBX. a sort of end of an era kind of game, at least for me, to send it off