Is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island appropriate for children?

# Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island - Parent Guide Yoshi's Island is a colorful, family-friendly platformer with no violence, inappropriate language, or scary content—making it excellent for children of all ages. Your child controls Yoshi, a friendly dinosaur, through imaginative levels filled with creative puzzles and challenges that encourage problem-solving and exploration.

What age is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island suitable for?

Our verdict for Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

None

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Platformer

Released

1995

ESRB Rating

Everyone

Available on

SNES

Age suitability

Under 6

Yes

Ages 6–8

Yes

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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