Yoshi (GB)

Yoshi for the Game Boy is a unique and addictive puzzle game, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. This game is also known as Yoshi's Egg in Japan.

In Yoshi, the player controls Mario, who stands at the bottom of the screen and can move four columns containing falling blocks from the top. These blocks include familiar monsters from the Mario universe such as Goombas, Koopas, Bloopers, Boos, and notably, halves of Yoshi's eggshells.

The main objective of the game is to arrange the falling blocks so that they form identical pairs horizontally or vertically to clear them from the screen. When two monsters of the same type are placed next to each other, they disappear, helping the player score points and preventing the screen from filling up.

The most distinctive and engaging aspect of Yoshi is its egg-hatching mechanic. Players need to arrange a bottom eggshell half and a top eggshell half, with monsters placed between the two halves. Once completed, the egg will hatch a Yoshi, and all the monsters contained within the egg will be cleared, granting a significant bonus score. The more monsters Yoshi "eats," the higher the bonus.

The game features two main modes: "A-Type" (continuous play until game over) and "B-Type" (play for the highest score within a certain time limit or number of eggs). As the player progresses, the falling speed of the blocks increases, demanding quick reflexes and strategic thinking to keep the screen from overflowing.

Yoshi is a classic puzzle game that combines falling block elements with the charm of Nintendo characters, offering a simple yet challenging entertainment experience.