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Yoshi's Safari hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1993 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Nintendo is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
As Mario and his pet dinosaur Yoshi, the player embarks on a quest to save the kingdom of Jewelry Land from Bowser and his Koopalings, who have kidnapped its rulers and stolen 12 gems. Yoshi's Safari is a 1993 light gun shooter developed and published by Nintendo for its Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Yoshi's Safari
Nintendo released Yoshi's Safari in Japan on July 14, 1993 under the title Yoshi's Road Hunting, and in North America the following September. Yoshi's Safari was the first Super Scope game to use the SNES's Mode 7 graphics mode, which created an impression of 3D computer graphics and made the gameplay more realistic. The future of the Super Scope depended on the performance of this game.
In February 1992, Nintendo released the Super Scope, a successor to its popular NES Zapper for the Nintendo Entertainment System. As Mario and his pet dinosaur Yoshi, the player embarks on a quest to save the kingdom of Jewelry Land from Bowser and his Koopalings, who have kidnapped its rulers and stolen 12 gems. According to IGN, Nintendo's decision to soften the blood and gore in the SNES version drew public attention away from Yoshi's Safari.
How Yoshi's Safari Plays
Series antagonist Bowser and his Koopalings kidnap Jewelry Land rulers King Fret and Prince Pine, and steal the 12 magic gems that protect the kingdom from harm, causing an earthquake that splits it in two. The player loses lives if enemies deplete their health bar, if they fall down a pit with less than three coins, or if they fail to complete the level within the allotted time. In addition to enemies, the player shoots blocks with question marks to earn coins, and will earn an extra life by collecting 60.
Yoshi's Safari is set in Jewelry Land—a location similar to the Mushroom Kingdom—and features a simple story. The game features 12 levels and requires the Super Scope, a light gun peripheral for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), to be played. One of the Koopalings, Iggy, designs powerful mechs that aid Bowser's army in their invasion.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Nintendo would later revive old games from its back catalog through its Virtual Console service, but Yoshi's Safari has never been rereleased, and IGN noted its 25th anniversary passed in 2018 with little fanfare. Joypad and Nintendo Power respectively praised the controls as responsive and easy to use. The game remains the sole first-person shooter in the Mario franchise.
Joypad wrote the animation was fluid and Nintendo Magazine System wrote the graphics suited the Mario theme, while Nintendo Power called the characters colorful and bright. Joypad and Nintendo Magazine System both praised the music, with Joypad writing it was simple but still sounded good. Power Unlimited gave the game a score of 80%, they found the gameplay to be "original, looks good and is fun to play.
Yoshi's Safari — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Yoshi's Safari support?
This browser version of Yoshi's Safari handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Yoshi's Safari online for free?
Yes — Yoshi's Safari runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Yoshi's Safari?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Yoshi's Safari?
Yoshi's Safari was developed by Nintendo R&D1 and published by Nintendo.