If you like 2-D sequels then yoshi's island belongs in your library.
just like the first one which was already perfect. There is one new thing where you can switch babies, this one new element adds so much to the traditional side scrolling controls and gameplay of the first one. The worlds and stages are put together well and the levels are massive and lengthy with plenty of secrets you will never see and items that are so well hidden it will take many runs through to get them. the game is kinda easy but it feels perfect and the game is kinda generous with lives and such but it isn't a total cakewalk but you will get a decent challenge.
Graphics- 9
the cartoony, hand drawn visuals are a bit childish but it fits the atmosphere perfectly and the environments are nice and detailed too. The enemies are neat as well and the sprites look great. the style and feel is youngy but who cares having shy guy guts and koopa blood would destroy the game and so what if the locations have a lot of pink and yellow and are colorful? it's all about the gameplay in 2-D games and the graphics just have to get the job done.
Sound- 8
The music is fitting and nice, also it wont get on your nerves and sound effects like egg throwing and jumping are perfected so it sounds nice throughout the whole game and wont drive you up a wall.
Value- 8
the main quest should last you about anywhere from 7 to 13 hours. this depends obviously on skill level and if you got the right baby in the right place. Completing the game 100%, by getting the character icons, red coins, flowers and secret levels and bonus will take another 15 or so hours. (i think, that # was just an estimate as finding all the stuff in each huge level and gettin a perfect score on each level is very challenging).
Tilt- 10
what exactly is tilt? IDK but i think tilt is kinda like how the whole game flows and it runs. It's similar to gameplay in my opinion but it also includes how much variety is in the games and it's sort of an average. whatever i gave it a ten.