Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A complete analysis of the dark aspects found in Yoshi's Story on Nintendo 64! From the infamous losing a Yoshi/game over sequences to the surprisingly scary enemy designs, I explore the many details that make this unassuming game a little less kid-friendly than you'd expect.
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► Dark Aspects of the Paper Mario series: youtube.com/watch?v=2n8XbcoURMY&list=PLK37aGUr9BMWmBCq49u-_-KmuOIHKdzMk&ab_channel=ThaneGaming
► Dark Aspects of Luigi's Mansion: youtube.com/watch?v=6d36buMc1-o&list=PLK37aGUr9BMXe9VbUPortyBD-UntYKwhg&ab_channel=ThaneGaming
► Dark Aspects of The Legend of Zelda series: youtube.com/watch?v=tknOcoUxK5s&list=PLK37aGUr9BMVHKHDKs9Wqp43L9q06mjHF&ab_channel=ThaneGaming
► Dark Aspects of Banjo-Kazooie & Banjo-Tooie: youtube.com/watch?v=l9btrWvKP18
► Dark Aspects of the Donkey Kong Country series: youtube.com/watch?v=my2Q8dwQx0w&t
► Dark Aspects of MOTHER: The Complete Series Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK37aGUr9BMXiQfu0qKOO_V-sb-Rs3Hkz
► All Dark Aspects of Nintendo episodes:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK37aGUr9BMX_TMxnj___A1XDNkyC6-9M
Sources & further reading:
Translations, books, and articles
⍟ Yoshi’s Story German Comic Scans - fan translated by Supper Mario Broth, cleaned & edited by Milo
flickr.com/photos/miloscat/13024052405/in/album-72157642078272083
Images
⍟ Donkey Kong Country 2 sprites ripped by Davias, Tonberry2k, Frario, Mattress87, and Random Talking Bush for the Spriters Resource spriters-resource.com/snes/dkc2
⍟ Baby Bowser sprite ripped by A.J. Nitro for The Spriters Resource spriters-resource.com/snes/yoshiisland/sheet/25228
⍟ SMB2 Ending Screen ripped by Jermungandr and Yawackhary for the Spriters Resource spriters-resource.com/nes/supermariobros2supermariousa/sheet/42073
⍟ Bone Dragon image scan by TheMorningFlash for the Super Mario Wiki
mariowiki.com/Gallery:Yoshi%27s_Story
⍟ Gas Station Photo by pdimaria
pixabay.com/photos/abandoned-gas-station-gas-pump-4452278
Footage
⍟ Super Mario Kart Toy Commercial by 83Chrisaaron
youtube.com/watch?v=dQxclUAn-mM&ab_channel=83Chrisaaron
⍟ Yoshi’s Cookie Commercial by ミケ猫トマト
youtu.be/aGXVMAHqRV4
⍟ Yoshi’s Island GBA Commercial by Daikichi andRin
youtu.be/KAqu9JFXQiM
⍟ Luigi's Mansion "Dark Cube" Commercial by RGTV
youtube.com/watch?v=v9OK5RDJLF8&ab_channel=RGTV
⍟ Blockbuster Commercial by Blockbuster Video
youtu.be/EmH3lHKBboo
⍟ Super Mario Pinball Commercial upscaled by MayoOddToSee
youtube.com/watch?v=HFmXh-ylEF4&ab_channel=MayoOddToSee
⍟ Godot - Trials and Tribulations HD Footage by AlJovice
youtube.com/watch?v=4UKgWpgGQ8Q&ab_channel=AlJovice
Sound FX
⍟ Yoshi's Story Voice Clips uploaded by NintendoTV64
youtube.com/watch?v=UaZWx10WkBg&ab_channel=NintendoTV64
Follow me for channel updates on social media:
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#yoshisstory #yoshi #nintendoswitchonline
A complete analysis of the dark aspects found in Yoshi's Story on Nintendo 64! From the infamous losing a Yoshi/game over sequences to the surprisingly scary enemy designs, I explore the many details that make this unassuming game a little less kid-friendly than you'd expect.
⍟ Subscribe: youtube.com/c/ThaneGaming?sub_confirmation=1
Consider supporting me on Patreon! You'll receive a special shout-out in the credits, and access to exclusive behind-the-scenes stuff! patreon.com/ThaneGaming
If you enjoyed this, please check out these other playlists & videos of mine!
► Dark Aspects of the Paper Mario series: youtube.com/watch?v=2n8XbcoURMY&list=PLK37aGUr9BMWmBCq49u-_-KmuOIHKdzMk&ab_channel=ThaneGaming
► Dark Aspects of Luigi's Mansion: youtube.com/watch?v=6d36buMc1-o&list=PLK37aGUr9BMXe9VbUPortyBD-UntYKwhg&ab_channel=ThaneGaming
► Dark Aspects of The Legend of Zelda series: youtube.com/watch?v=tknOcoUxK5s&list=PLK37aGUr9BMVHKHDKs9Wqp43L9q06mjHF&ab_channel=ThaneGaming
► Dark Aspects of Banjo-Kazooie & Banjo-Tooie: youtube.com/watch?v=l9btrWvKP18
► Dark Aspects of the Donkey Kong Country series: youtube.com/watch?v=my2Q8dwQx0w&t
► Dark Aspects of MOTHER: The Complete Series Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK37aGUr9BMXiQfu0qKOO_V-sb-Rs3Hkz
► All Dark Aspects of Nintendo episodes:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK37aGUr9BMX_TMxnj___A1XDNkyC6-9M
Sources & further reading:
Translations, books, and articles
⍟ Yoshi’s Story German Comic Scans - fan translated by Supper Mario Broth, cleaned & edited by Milo
flickr.com/photos/miloscat/13024052405/in/album-72157642078272083
Images
⍟ Donkey Kong Country 2 sprites ripped by Davias, Tonberry2k, Frario, Mattress87, and Random Talking Bush for the Spriters Resource spriters-resource.com/snes/dkc2
⍟ Baby Bowser sprite ripped by A.J. Nitro for The Spriters Resource spriters-resource.com/snes/yoshiisland/sheet/25228
⍟ SMB2 Ending Screen ripped by Jermungandr and Yawackhary for the Spriters Resource spriters-resource.com/nes/supermariobros2supermariousa/sheet/42073
⍟ Bone Dragon image scan by TheMorningFlash for the Super Mario Wiki
mariowiki.com/Gallery:Yoshi%27s_Story
⍟ Gas Station Photo by pdimaria
pixabay.com/photos/abandoned-gas-station-gas-pump-4452278
Footage
⍟ Super Mario Kart Toy Commercial by 83Chrisaaron
youtube.com/watch?v=dQxclUAn-mM&ab_channel=83Chrisaaron
⍟ Yoshi’s Cookie Commercial by ミケ猫トマト
youtu.be/aGXVMAHqRV4
⍟ Yoshi’s Island GBA Commercial by Daikichi andRin
youtu.be/KAqu9JFXQiM
⍟ Luigi's Mansion "Dark Cube" Commercial by RGTV
youtube.com/watch?v=v9OK5RDJLF8&ab_channel=RGTV
⍟ Blockbuster Commercial by Blockbuster Video
youtu.be/EmH3lHKBboo
⍟ Super Mario Pinball Commercial upscaled by MayoOddToSee
youtube.com/watch?v=HFmXh-ylEF4&ab_channel=MayoOddToSee
⍟ Godot - Trials and Tribulations HD Footage by AlJovice
youtube.com/watch?v=4UKgWpgGQ8Q&ab_channel=AlJovice
Sound FX
⍟ Yoshi's Story Voice Clips uploaded by NintendoTV64
youtube.com/watch?v=UaZWx10WkBg&ab_channel=NintendoTV64
Follow me for channel updates on social media:
► Twitter - twitter.com/ThaneGaming
► Instagram - instagram.com/thanegaming
#yoshisstory #yoshi #nintendoswitchonline
