Yoshi's Archipelago {SMBX}

[halibabica]

Yoshi’s Archipelago is a community collab game made in SMBX. It was created under strict pretenses in an effort to make it one of the most solid Mario episodes imaginable. Whether we succeeded or not, well, that's up to you now, isn't it?



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This game is designed for SMBX v.1.3.0.1, and no guarantees can be made that it will work in other versions (newer or older). I know you kids are real big on your 1.4's and 2.0's, but this game was made by dinosaurs and it's about dinosaurs, so I guess it fits???


The Plot
The Mario Bros. are on vacation with Peach in Yoshi's Archipelago, a group of exotic islands far from the Mushroom Kingdom. Of course, wherever they go, trouble soon follows. Bowser and his minions crash the party and kidnap the princess! The mission is clear, but something seems off about Bowser…whatever it is, there's work to do! Mario and Luigi hop to it with the help of Peach's bodyguard, Agent Toad!

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So Many Islands
Yoshi’s Archipelago boasts a wide range of locales. From the lush plains of Green Grass Island to the frozen wastes of Slip Drip, all manner of alliterative areas await you! With 90 stages spread across 10 different islands, there's just tons to see!

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Yoshis Everywhere!
As one may expect, the archipelago is home to many types of Yoshi. In fact, each island has its own local color! On top of a strong showing of everyone’s favorite dinosaur, this game is designed with Yoshi in mind. Levels are ride-friendly, and you'll never be forced to ditch your dino pal. You may have to dismount to climb a vine secret or two, but Yoshi will wait patiently for your return. Even bosses can be fought on green-horseback! Ride your rainbow of steeds to victory!


Flower Mode
Like its namesake, each stage contains five flowers (but almost no red coins, so don't worry). Gather all five and a star will appear at the end of the level. Stars can unlock bonus items, extra stages, and entire new islands! Although midpoints can’t save flowers, you can activate Flower Mode to gain additional power-ups for the hunt. There are 100 stars and more than 450 flowers, so there’s plenty to find and many rewards to be had! Even Lakitu’s shoe is an accessible prize!


Unlockable Characters
Only Mario and Luigi are available at first, but more characters can be unlocked as you progress. Peach may be kidnapped, but if you can save her from Bowser, she'll join you on the quest! Her hover ability and higher health give her an edge with flower gathering. With her help, you can discover all the archipelago’s secrets! Including other new allies...


Newbies and Veterans Welcome
This game offers something for all players. Newcomers will find the tutorial stage informative, while veterans will be happy they can skip it. Flowers and stars aren’t needed to complete the main quest, but there are challenges waiting for those who seek them. Each stage already contains what you need to find the flowers, but bonus items can make the search much easier. And for those who really want to go all-out, try the All Five All Five Challenge: get all five flowers as all five characters in every level. Some are much harder than others!


Two-Player Compatibility
If you have a local friend to play with, this game fully supports two-player mode. The only thing better than a grand adventure is having someone to share it with! Work together and conquer in co-op!

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[ADMAndrew]

wow your episode is great everything is well organized, the gameplay is very elaborate and funny in certain parts . Very good project in history and gameplay
Keep it up

[FanofSMBX]

I wish I knew who those hidden characters were, but they're hidden in black

I'm really happy to see this done. I thought this was cancelled.

[halibabica]

I'm really happy to see this done. I thought this was cancelled.

Nope, it just took about five times longer to finish than it should've.

I wish I knew who those hidden characters were, but they're hidden in black

I know, right? It's a real mystery.

[TheNewGuy]

This needs to be stickied!

[krakin]

I wish I knew who those hidden characters were, but they're hidden in black

I know, right? It's a real mystery.

o boi spoiler alert guys

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it's obviously toad and link

[halibabica]

This needs to be stickied!

Maybe it just needs a proper ruckus to keep it afloat!

I wish I knew who those hidden characters were, but they're hidden in black

I know, right? It's a real mystery.

o boi spoiler alert guys

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it's obviously toad and link

All I have to say to this is heheheheh.

[TheNewGuy]

Wait how do you get the 5th flower in the first level?

[halibabica]

Wait how do you get the 5th flower in the first level?

In the fish alcove? It's the oldest trick in the book. Those walls aren't all that tall.

[TheNewGuy]

Wait how do you get the 5th flower in the first level?

In the fish alcove? It's the oldest trick in the book. Those walls aren't all that tall.

Thanks but I already figured it out

[RedYoshi1704]

OH man this was amazing! I am rather new to this server, and I rarely post, but when I do, expect a WHOLE LOT of stuff.

Over the course of the last week, I've played through this, and it proved to be very creative, fun, and, eventually challenging. I am not going to lie, I would not continue onto the next stage until all the flower coins have been found, although it usually only took me one try. I'm good at hunting secrets I found all 101 stars, not 100, as is clearly shown in 2.0. (IT works). Not going to spoil it for anyone, but that last stage was truly something, I had to redo the ending 3 times!!!

Otherwise, everything was really well layed out, and put together. If I find the time, I might record this to YT. And, unfortunately for FanOfSMBX, i know who the other characters are, as I beat the whole game, all 10 worlds! 10 Worlds was quite something I will admit. The 9th HQ's item, and the correlation to the beginning was genius. I blew right past it the first go. But enough of my rambling (Hali PLEASE get the reference). I hope you enjoyed reading through my successes. This was the best episode I have played thus far!

[halibabica]

Well, that's a positive reaction if I ever heard one!

I found all 101 stars, not 100, as is clearly shown in 2.0. (IT works).

Glad to hear it's compatible with 2.0, though after all I've been through with SMBX, I never bet on anything anymore. Grats on exposing my filthy lies!

If I find the time, I might record this to YT.

I'd watch it! Maybe do a playthrough as one of those secret characters. Give those sprites I made a workout! I'd recommend Link's replacement since she's so drastically different.

But enough of my rambling (Hali PLEASE get the reference). I hope you enjoyed reading through my successes. This was the best episode I have played thus far!

Oh, I got it. I'd thank you, but you know I already did. ;3

[TheNewGuy]

Well I thnik you should have put a sign for special levels in the HQ since I already completed it and you are forced to die or exit the game.

[halibabica]

Uh...I'm not sure what the trouble is. That there were no credits would be your first clue it wasn't really over. If I put warps to the secret stages in the HQ, that would defeat the purpose of them being secret.

[PixelPest]

Uh...I'm not sure what the trouble is. That there were no credits would be your first clue it wasn't really over. If I put warps to the secret stages in the HQ, that would defeat the purpose of them being secret.

Might be useful to have the secret stages as postgame

[halibabica]

Might be useful to have the secret stages as postgame

They already are, though. They're only available after world 9 has been cleared, and they have a steep star requirement to access.

[TheNewGuy]

Uh...I'm not sure what the trouble is. That there were no credits would be your first clue it wasn't really over. If I put warps to the secret stages in the HQ, that would defeat the purpose of them being secret.

I was talking about star levels from the end of each world. No need for them to be in the HQ.

[halibabica]

Oh, the extra stages. Aren't they already kind of distinct in the HQ? They're the only warps with a long pipe and a star requirement.

[TheNewGuy]

Oh, the extra stages. Aren't they already kind of distinct in the HQ? They're the only warps with a long pipe and a star requirement.

Well there should be a sign that tells so. I thought it was some kind of a reward.

[halibabica]

The computers tell you the level name and creator right next to it.