Yoshi's Crafted World

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 112 reviews
  • graphics
  • music
  • gameplay
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Yoshi’s Crafted World proves that Yoshi can have a deep and fun title that everyone can enjoy. If you have a Nintendo Switch, this should be in your library.
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"Yoshi's Crafted World" is a platformer game featuring a diorama-like world in a unique art style. In this single-player or 2-player co-op adventure, Yoshi explores side-scrolling stages with front and flip sides filled with surprises. Search for items and make your way to the goal in this immersive, imaginative game.

  • Nintendo Switch
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Reviews

86%
Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews
graphics17 positive mentions
music9 negative mentions
  • Yoshi's Crafted World features beautiful graphics and a charming art style that captivates players of all ages.
  • The game is easy to learn and navigate, making it perfect for younger children and enjoyable for family co-op play.
  • It offers a variety of collectibles and creative level designs that encourage exploration and replayability.
  • The gameplay can be overly simplistic and lacks challenge, which may not satisfy more experienced gamers.
  • The soundtrack is often criticized as repetitive and unmemorable, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Some players have noted issues with level design and the need for excessive backtracking to collect all items.
  • graphics27 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful aesthetic and charming visuals, showcasing a creative and varied level design that enhances the overall experience. While some reviewers noted that the graphics may not be realistic, they appreciated the unique art style and the game's ability to create an engaging world filled with exploration and interactable elements. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “It's a beautiful game with great visuals and a fun story.”
    • “I love how the graphics look and everything is so colorful.”
    • “The game is definitely eye-popping and shows that Nintendo has really stepped up in graphics.”
    • “If you are expecting realistic graphics, this is not the game for you.”
    • “Graphics look like garbage - obvious problems during development leading to 'replaying through stages' 3-8 times to collect all the hidden items.”
    • “It doesn't effectively utilize its arts & crafts aesthetic that's brimming with potential.”
  • music21 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing it as grating, repetitive, and unmemorable, contrasting sharply with Nintendo's reputation for high-quality soundtracks. While some appreciate its child-like charm, the majority find it annoying and poorly suited to the gameplay experience, leading to a desire to mute the sound altogether. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the game's otherwise enjoyable elements.

    • “It’s seriously mind-baffling for a first-party Nintendo title, as their games are known for having excellent music.”
    • “But the Yoshi world always has had a lovely child-like musical sound.”
    • “Absolutely adorable, clever arts and crafts puzzle design, a serene, calming soundtrack.”
    • “As for the awful soundtrack...namely one terrible song that’s played on almost every level.”
    • “While a lot of people may like the game as a simple platformer, the music had a lot of people just wanting to cover their ears.”
    • “Some of the worst music ever in a modern Nintendo game.”
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay in Yoshi's Crafted World is characterized by its simplicity and creativity, featuring innovative mechanics and visually diverse levels that emphasize exploration. While many players appreciate the charming aesthetics and replay value from costumes and reverse stages, some criticize the lack of challenge, repetitive objectives, and issues with co-op controls. Overall, the game successfully captures the essence of fun but may not satisfy those seeking a more challenging platforming experience.

    • “Levels are very creative and have a lot of variety in gameplay and visuals.”
    • “Yoshi’s Crafted World brings together everything that makes the series so amazing to begin with, and expands on it exponentially with new mechanics and design decisions.”
    • “From its gorgeous aesthetic to its myriad creative level motifs and gameplay ideas, Crafted World embodies the spirit of fun.”
    • “Gameplay is a little easy, and I suppose that's the point.”
    • “Gameplay is pretty standard; no checkpoint restarts is annoying, and the bonus objectives are repetitive.”
    • “Yoshi's Crafted World has a style that erupts off the screen, but it leans too far into simplistic gameplay.”
  • story7 mentions

    The story in "Yoshi's Crafted World" is charming and fun, centering on Yoshi's quest to stop Baby Bowser and featuring engaging treasure-hunting quests that enhance gameplay. While the narrative is enjoyable, some reviewers feel it lacks depth and ambition, with a surface-level plot that doesn't fully utilize its creative premise. Overall, it remains a solid platformer with appealing visuals and gameplay.

    • “It's a beautiful game with great visuals and a fun story.”
    • “So Yoshi embarks on a quest that results in strong platforming, capturing flowers to advance to tougher levels, and earning special armor to protect from damage on his quest.”
    • “Yoshi’s Crafted World doesn’t use its clever conceit as well as it should or weave a poignant story, but it’s still a solid and accessible Nintendo platformer.”
    • “[lacking in ambition, frustrating control scheme, surface-level story]”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Overall, the game offers strong replayability through inventive level design, vibrant visuals, and engaging co-op options, making it enjoyable even after multiple playthroughs. However, some players note that replay value diminishes significantly once 100% completion is achieved.

    • “Inventive level design with just enough challenge, colorful and creative visuals, and neat replay value and co-op options.”
    • “Costumes and reverse stages add a lot of replay value, along with inventive level design and the same great gameplay fundamentals as previous entries.”
    • “Gorgeous visuals, clever level design, and outstanding replayability.”
    • “Limited replayability after 100% completion.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    Yoshi's Crafted World is praised for its laid-back and cheerful atmosphere, complemented by creative level design that encourages exploration and rewards curiosity with collectibles. This delightful ambiance makes it an enjoyable experience for both families and solo players.

    • “Featuring the laid-back atmosphere the series is typically known for, mixed with enjoyable level design, Yoshi's Crafted World is yet another delightful entry in the series that is great for families and solo players alike.”
    • “Creative design makes each level a delight to explore, collectibles reward your curiosity and provide an added layer of depth, and the cute and relaxed atmosphere makes for a feel-good, cheerful time.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it to be both entertaining and amusing.

    • “Great and funny game!”
    • “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, keeping me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
    • “I love how the game cleverly incorporates jokes and puns that catch you off guard!”
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