Apr 10, 2019 Yoshi's Crafted World barely has a story. It places numerous colorful iterations of Yoshi into a hand-made universe without even taking the time to explain why these characters live in a world. Yoshi's Crafted World. Rated 'E ' Developer Nintendo. Publisher Nintendo. Release Date March 29, 2019. Platforms Nintendo Switch. Yoshi's Crafted World Wiki.
Release Date: March 29, 2019Platforms: Nintendo SwitchDeveloper: Good-FeelPublisher: NintendoGenre: Platformer
Yoshi’s Crafted World barely has a story. It places numerous colorful iterations of Yoshi into a hand-made universe without even taking the time to explain why these characters live in a world that’s made from cardboard boxes, plastic straws, and other assorted bric-a-brac. It’s a cute place, undoubtedly, but the fact that its existence goes completely unexplained does rankle somewhat.
Kamek and Baby Bowser show up right at the start, causing a skirmish that sends five magical gems flying off into the distance. You then get to choose a Yoshi (or two if you’re playing with a friend), before setting off across the overworld map in search of the missing gems. It’s Nintendo’s tried and tested platformer formula, albeit with Good-Feel serving as developers, and it feels particularly familiar after playing New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe earlier in the year.
The plot may not grab you, but some of the levels will. As is often the case with platformers, the challenges on offer here are something of a mixed bag, but there’s more greatness in there than naffness. For every predictable level that you feel like you’ve played a thousand times before (jump on the rotating cogs and avoid the lava, for instance), there are heaps that will surprise and delight you.
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From the hundred or so levels in the game, the most memorable challenges include moving magnets to make new platforms, running away from a giant dinosaur, flying a plane, running around with a skull on your head, racing in a kart, and even evading ax-wielding attackers. Most of these missions can be completed in a couple of minutes, too, which makes Yoshi’s Crafted World another Nintendo Switch game that’s perfect for picking up and playing on go.
Adding an extra layer of playability, most levels in the game will be invaded by Poochie Pups after you’ve finished. This creates the potential for Yoshi to run back into the level and complete the same course backward, which presents new struggles to overcome. For instance, platforms that moved the right way in your first run-through may now be a lot less useful. Or, on the upside, you might be able to access new areas that were just background decoration before.
There are coins to collect in each level (which allow you to buy adorable costumes for your Yoshi), but the true currency at play here is big sunflower heads. Every so often, in the overworld, you’ll come up against a robot that won’t let you through to the next level unless you pay them off with sunflower heads. Depending on how many you’ve picked up in your recent levels, you may have enough to get by. Other times, you’ll need to jump back into a level and find some more hidden flowers. This forces you to revisit locations, look a bit more closely, and hone your skills.
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...a delightful adventure...
- GameInformer (8.25/10)...an excellent platformer worth picking up...
- Nintendo Enthusiast (9/10)...it’ll almost certainly delight you.
- US Gamer (4/5)
Get crafty with Yoshi ina handicraft world
Jump into a new Yoshi adventure in a world made of everyday objects—like boxes and paper cups! As Yoshi, you’ll leap up high, gulp down enemies, and set out on a treasure hunt to find all the different collectables. On the flip side, stages can be played backwards, providing new perspectives to explore and new ways to locate some of the more craftily hidden items! this fabled artifact can grant the bearer their wildest dreams! But when the artifact’s gems are sent flying, it falls upon Yoshi and friends to find them. Luckily, saving the day can be cooperative and challenging. Pass a Joy-ConTM controller to a friend to team up as fellow Yoshis. Also, Mellow mode gives Yoshi wings for a breezier experience, which may come in handy! Finding all the flowers, coins, and Poochy Pups is no small feat! For extra protection, suit up in one of the handicraft costumes you can unlock in-game!
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