Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

"It’ll be too simplistic for some, but Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a game full of whimsy, wonder, and creativity that rewards you for experimentation and exploration."

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is simply a breath of fresh air with its adorable discovery-based gameplay that&s;ll make you feel like a zoologist in a 2D platformer as you smile at all of the super-silly good times on display. …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a fantastic cozy platformer."

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book swaps traditional platforming levels for a cozy, creature-cataloging safari set in a gorgeous sketchbook world. While praise is due for its charming visuals, the experience is held back by restrictive, tiny levels and tedious trial-and-error …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a charming game that reimagines the series&s; formula by applying it to a fresh structure and innovative ideas, delivering a nonstop stream of creativity from start to finish. It&s;s a triumph of game design, …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a charming, innovative 2D puzzle-platformer that breathes fresh life into a classic formula. Despite some longer load times, its beautiful watercolor world, smooth Switch 2 performance, and addictive, cozy exploration loop make this evolution …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a brilliant, quirky experiment that proves being a dinosaur-shaped scientist can easily give traditional platformers a run for their money. If a cosy, unsupervised science fair full of "Eureka!" moments sounds like your jam, …"

"For us, however, this laid-back exploration concept works very well, especially since the manageable gameplay challenge is, in our opinion, ultimately exactly the right decision. We enjoy the diverse creatures, the use of their abilities, and the presentation, which is …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book varies from its predecessors by focusing on a sense of discovery. Each chapter in Mr. E&s;s book is filled with wondrous creatures, and every encounter with them as Yoshi provides something new to learn and …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is undoubtedly one of Nintendo&s;s most intriguing experiences in years. It&s;s incredibly charming and relaxing, piques your curiosity, and its short levels are unexpectedly dynamic puzzles, but it suffers from a fragmented structure and a …"

"An intriguing response to one of Nintendo&s;s greatest ever games."

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a delightful game. True to the tradition of Yoshi games, it introduces a new concept per level, but its unconventional approach to platforming allows you to explore each one thoroughly; in fact, experimenting with …"

"It’s bound to be a fun time for kids, and it has enough surprises and callbacks to Yoshi’s history to bring plenty of smiles to older fans like me. Other Nintendo platformers settled into their own identities and time-tested formats …"

"However, don&s;t let the adorable Yoshi fool you. Don&s;t judge a book by its cover; a quick glance at the first few pages is enough to reveal the exceptional quality this adventure holds."

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a charming and welcome return for one of Nintendo’s most iconic characters. Mario fans looking for a new 2D platformer to chew on may bounce off quickly, but those who buy into the game’s …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will appeal to players who enjoy exploration and an experimental approach to gameplay, as well as those seeking a relaxing experience. Although I personally prefer a slightly greater challenge and more motivation to achieve 100% …"

"The artistic vision, grounded in paper and pastel colors, is very pleasing, but the simple level design and overly timid sound design could dull the experience for more mature players. However, this is rewarded with a handful of concluding chapters …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a unique and incredibly charming game that is constantly changing and constantly engaging."

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, developed by Good-Feel, is not a traditional series entry, but a deliberately experimental take on the Yoshi formula. Nintendo shifts the focus away from linear platforming toward exploration, experimentation, and playful curiosity. Behind its charming …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book offers a surprising amount of depth as you explore imaginative worlds, researching even more imaginative creatures. While it doesn’t offer much of a challenge, its engaging gameplay loop and great sense of discovery kept me …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a platformer for Nintendo Switch 2 that focuses on curiosity and constant discovery. Throughout its short levels, players must experiment with everything around them to figure out how to progress."

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is built to be explored in smaller chunks, something you can pick up and explore for as long as you’re curious."

"You just know that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is speeding face-first into a relatively muted response from critics and consumers alike. They will appreciate the art style and energy, but we don’t really have a framework in gaming to …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book may look like another spin-off title, but it features new forms of gameplay. The unfolding levels and gameplay discovery are well worth it and it will please platformer fans as well as players open to …"

""Yoshi and the Mysterious Book" is an entertaining game full of cute characters. It isn’t particularly challenging, and if I get stuck, I can unlock hints. I feel right at home in the book’s picturesque landscape and look forward to …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book isn&s;t a bad game. There&s;s a lot of fun to be had in discovering the many creatures hidden within Mr. E&s;s pages, though it also suffers from a repetitive structure that doesn&s;t evolve or provide …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book left me with a big smile and a fully satisfied puzzle brain by the time the credits rolled. While the game clearly aims at a younger audience, its clever puzzles, colorful worlds, and constant gameplay …"

"Whatever it lacks in story or challenge is made up with clever gameplay mechanics disguised as weird and wonderful creatures. It’s unfortunate that some of that magic dissipates on a replay, but even when you’ve filled all of the mysterious …"

"There are plenty of moments that charm and delight through Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. It&s;s not always the most obvious game to play, emphasising experimentation over platforming fundamentals, but the collection of weird and wonderful new creatures it contains …"

"Expectation management is the magic word when it comes to Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, which is, in itself, a wonderful game. Anyone looking for an extremely relaxing adventure that primarily sparks curiosity will find exactly that here. The little …"

"How much mileage you get out of those extra stages, and in fact out of the entire game, relies largely on your level of curiosity. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is fundamentally a game about poking and prodding at the …"

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is the most charming video game bubble wrap you’ll ever pop, and not much more."

"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a very pleasant surprise that doesn&s;t try to be just another classic platformer, but instead presents Yoshi as a young explorer and naturalist. The game is light, colorful, and very accessible, but it also …"