Yoshi's Cookie
Encyclopedia
is a puzzle video game developed and published by Nintendo
for the Nintendo Entertainment System
, Game Boy
, and SNES
. It was re-released for the Virtual Console
.
to mix and match the cookies. The player controls a cursor which can be used to slide rows of a single "square" of individual cookies in a method similar to a Rubik's Cube
. The objective is to create lines of matching cookies, which are then cleared off the screen (then eaten by a hungry Yoshi
waiting in the bottom left corner). In adventure mode the objective is just to last as long as possible, while in puzzle mode the screen must be cleared in a minimum number of moves.
The Super NES
version of Yoshi's Cookie slightly changed Yoshi's appearance compared to his sprites in Super Mario World
. The appearance in Cookie features a bigger head and shorter neck. This look was next seen in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
and Yoshi's Story
. The SNES version also reused some of the sprites (namely Mario's) and backgrounds from Super Mario World
, as well as from Yoshi's Island, which was released after the SNES version of the game. The game has an "adventure mode" where the player controls Yoshi on a map.
.
and a battle stage in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
(named Cookie Land).
As of October 2010 a copy of a special, limited edition of the game costs 157,500 yen, approximately $1,924 USD.
game Nintendo Puzzle Collection
, featured along with Dr. Mario
and Panel de Pon
(aka Tetris Attack
, Pokémon Puzzle League
or Puzzle League overseas).
National, a brand of Panasonic
, released 500 copies of a special version of Yoshi's Cookie, titled , which celebrated the release of the Kuruppon Oven. The Game & Watch Gallery 3
released for the Game Boy Color
in 2003, Yoshi's Cookie gets referenced. For the modern version of Egg, the game was redesigned to a Yoshi's Cookie look.
The NES
version of Yoshi's Cookie was rereleased for the Wii
's Virtual Console
service on April 4, 2008 in Europe
and Australia
, and on April 7, 2008 in North America
.
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
for the Nintendo Entertainment System
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
, Game Boy
Game Boy
The , is an 8-bit handheld video game device developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It was released in Japan on , in North America in , and in Europe on...
, and SNES
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
. It was re-released for the Virtual Console
Virtual console
A virtual console – also known as a virtual terminal – is a conceptual combination of the keyboard and display for a computer user interface. It is a feature of some operating systems such as UnixWare, Linux, and BSD, in which the system console of the computer can be used to switch between...
.
Overview
The object of the game is for MarioMario
is a fictional character in his video game series, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Serving as Nintendo's mascot and the main protagonist of the series, Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation...
to mix and match the cookies. The player controls a cursor which can be used to slide rows of a single "square" of individual cookies in a method similar to a Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube is a 3-D mechanical puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik.Originally called the "Magic Cube", the puzzle was licensed by Rubik to be sold by Ideal Toy Corp. in 1980 and won the German Game of the Year special award for Best Puzzle that...
. The objective is to create lines of matching cookies, which are then cleared off the screen (then eaten by a hungry Yoshi
Yoshi
, is a fictional dragon-like character who appears in video games published by Nintendo. His debut was in Super Mario World on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System as Mario and Luigi's sidekick , and he later established his own series with several platform and puzzle games, including Super...
waiting in the bottom left corner). In adventure mode the objective is just to last as long as possible, while in puzzle mode the screen must be cleared in a minimum number of moves.
The Super NES
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
version of Yoshi's Cookie slightly changed Yoshi's appearance compared to his sprites in Super Mario World
Super Mario World
, subtitled Super Mario Bros. 4 for its original Japanese release, is a platform video game developed and published by Nintendo as a pack-in launch title for the Super Famicom/Super Nintendo Entertainment System , and is the fourth game in the Super Mario series...
. The appearance in Cookie features a bigger head and shorter neck. This look was next seen in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, originally released as in Japan, is a platform video game developed and published by Nintendo for the SNES console. Despite its title, this game serves as a prequel to all other games within the established Mario Bros timeline...
and Yoshi's Story
Yoshi's Story
is a side-scrolling platform game, published and developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 entertainment system. It is the sequel to the Super Nintendo game Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. It was released on December 21, 1997 in Japan, March 1, 1998 in North America and April 9, 1998 in Europe...
. The SNES version also reused some of the sprites (namely Mario's) and backgrounds from Super Mario World
Super Mario World
, subtitled Super Mario Bros. 4 for its original Japanese release, is a platform video game developed and published by Nintendo as a pack-in launch title for the Super Famicom/Super Nintendo Entertainment System , and is the fourth game in the Super Mario series...
, as well as from Yoshi's Island, which was released after the SNES version of the game. The game has an "adventure mode" where the player controls Yoshi on a map.
Development
Bullet-Proof Software began development of the game as a Super NES title called "Hermetica". At some point during development, Nintendo bought the copyrights for 8-bit development and BPS retained the 16-bit rights. Nintendo licensed the Mario characters and Super Mario World graphics to BPS, and BPS published the Super NES version in 1993.Release
There were multiple versions of the game released. Nintendo R&D1 developed the Famicom (NES), and Game Boy versions, and released them in 1992. Both versions, along with BPS' SNES version, were released in North America in 1993. The game was released the following year in EuropeEurope
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
Legacy
Yoshi's Cookie is also a backdrop for Puzzle Mode in Tetris DSTetris DS
Tetris DS is a Touch! Generations puzzle game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. THQ announced Tetris DS before E3 2005, and scheduled it to make an appearance at the show. However, the company decided to cancel the game, and Nintendo released their own make of Tetris DS in...
and a battle stage in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is a racing game developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo GameCube in 2003. The game is the fourth installment in the Mario Kart series, following Mario Kart: Super Circuit from 2001...
(named Cookie Land).
As of October 2010 a copy of a special, limited edition of the game costs 157,500 yen, approximately $1,924 USD.
Re-releases
Yoshi's Cookie was also available on the Nintendo GameCubeNintendo GameCube
The , officially abbreviated to NGC in Japan and GCN in other regions, is a sixth generation video game console released by Nintendo on September 15, 2001 in Japan, November 18, 2001 in North America, May 3, 2002 in Europe, and May 17, 2002 in Australia...
game Nintendo Puzzle Collection
Nintendo Puzzle Collection
is a compilation of puzzle video games published and developed by Nintendo for the GameCube home video game console. It was released in Japan, and was intended to be released in North America and Europe until it was announced that it was cancelled in both regions. It contains three video games: Dr...
, featured along with Dr. Mario
Dr. Mario (video game)
is an action puzzle game designed by Gunpei Yokoi and produced by Takahiro Harada. It was developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Boy consoles and released in 1990 and 1991....
and Panel de Pon
Panel de Pon
, also known as Panel de Pon: Action Puzzle Game, is a puzzle video game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Super Famicom home video game console. It was released on October 27, 1995 in Japan, and was later ported to the North American and European markets as Tetris...
(aka Tetris Attack
Tetris Attack
Tetris Attack is a puzzle video game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System home video game console and Game Boy handheld game console...
, Pokémon Puzzle League
Pokémon Puzzle League
Pokémon Puzzle League is a puzzle game for the Nintendo 64 console. It is based on Nintendo's Panel de Pon puzzle games, but with Pokémon likenesses. It was only available in North America starting in 2000, and in Europe in 2001, making it the first Pokémon game produced for North America first...
or Puzzle League overseas).
National, a brand of Panasonic
Panasonic
Panasonic is an international brand name for Japanese electric products manufacturer Panasonic Corporation, which was formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd...
, released 500 copies of a special version of Yoshi's Cookie, titled , which celebrated the release of the Kuruppon Oven. The Game & Watch Gallery 3
Game & Watch
is a line of handheld electronic games produced by Nintendo from to . Created by game designer Gunpei Yokoi, each Game & Watch features a single game to be played on an LCD screen in addition to a clock and an alarm ....
released for the Game Boy Color
Game Boy Color
The is Nintendo's successor to the 8-bit Game Boy handheld game console, and was released on October 21, 1998 in Japan, November 19, 1998 in North America, November 23, 1998 in Europe and November 27, 1998 in the United Kingdom. It features a color screen and is slightly thicker and taller than...
in 2003, Yoshi's Cookie gets referenced. For the modern version of Egg, the game was redesigned to a Yoshi's Cookie look.
The NES
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
version of Yoshi's Cookie was rereleased for the Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
's Virtual Console
Virtual console
A virtual console – also known as a virtual terminal – is a conceptual combination of the keyboard and display for a computer user interface. It is a feature of some operating systems such as UnixWare, Linux, and BSD, in which the system console of the computer can be used to switch between...
service on April 4, 2008 in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, and on April 7, 2008 in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
.