Yoshi's Island is a 2D platformer video game that was developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo. It was first released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1995, and has since been re-released on various other Nintendo consoles, such as the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 3DS, and Wii U.

The game revolves around Yoshi, a green dinosaur-like creature that is tasked with escorting Baby Mario through various levels while avoiding enemies and obstacles. Baby Mario was separated from his brother, Baby Luigi, and was found by Yoshi and his clan on Yoshi's Island. The gameplay involves controlling Yoshi and using his unique abilities, such as swallowing enemies and turning them into eggs to throw, flutter jumping to reach higher platforms, and using different power-ups to progress through the game.

The game features colorful and whimsical graphics, with a focus on a hand-drawn aesthetic. The levels are varied and feature different themes such as jungles, caves, and castles. Additionally, the game has an excellent musical score that complements the gameplay and adds to the overall experience.

Yoshi's Island has received critical acclaim for its unique gameplay, charming graphics, and memorable music. It has been regarded as a classic in the platformer genre and has spawned sequels and spin-off games.