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Yoshi's Woolly World

Your enjoyment of Yoshi’s Woolly World all comes down to how much you enjoy searching for collectibles in an incredibly cute and beautiful world. If that’s not for you, then Yoshi’s Wooly World may feel a bit too fluffed out.
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72%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, optimization
72% User Score Based on 59 reviews
Critic Score 74%Based on 23 reviews

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Yoshi's Woolly World is a single player and multiplayer platformer game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by Good-Feel and was released on June 25, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

A bundle containing the Yoshi's Woolly World game and a Green Yarn Yoshi amiibo.

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful graphics and charming art style create an engaging world.
  • Solid platforming mechanics with a variety of gameplay and collectibles.
  • Excellent co-op gameplay and accessibility for players of all ages.
  • Poor checkpointing and occasional performance issues can lead to frustration.
  • Unchallenging gameplay and anticlimactic boss fights may disappoint experienced players.
  • Some collectibles are hidden unreasonably, making completion tedious.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Yoshi's Woolly World is characterized by its inventive platforming mechanics and charming art style, offering a mix of solid 2D platforming and engaging co-op experiences. While it features a variety of gameplay elements and collectibles that appeal to all ages, some players feel it doesn't quite reach the heights of classic platformers like Mario. Overall, it provides a fun and entertaining experience with flexible difficulty and a nostalgic feel.

    • “Solid 2D platforming, looks gorgeous, gameplay variety, collectibles have tangible rewards, good for all ages.”
    • “Excellent presentation, some great stages, awesome co-op gameplay.”
    • “Fun presentation creates a world out of yarn, the gameplay is vintage Yoshi, with a few new wrinkles (badges) thrown in, two player is a blast.”
    • “Yoshi’s Woolly World is a fun and amusing platformer in its own right, though the quirky art style and gameplay gimmicks seem to take center stage here.”
    • “The gameplay is vintage Yoshi, with a few new wrinkles (badges) thrown in, two-player is a blast.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its fantastic and catchy soundtrack, contributing to an overall visually and musically stunning experience. Players appreciate how the music enhances the game's charming atmosphere and complements its engaging gameplay mechanics.

    • “fantastic soundtrack.”
    • “visually and musically stunning.”
    • “catchy soundtrack.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Yoshi's Woolly World are characterized by a charming and unique art style that some players find beautiful, while others feel the visuals may be too basic for platformer enthusiasts. The woollen mechanics contribute to the game's whimsical aesthetic, though the overall visual appeal may not impress everyone.

    • “Yoshi’s Woolly World is a fun and amusing platformer in its own right, though the quirky art style and gameplay gimmicks seem to take center stage here.”
    • “The visuals won't impress everyone.”
    • “The quirky art style and gameplay gimmicks seem to take center stage here.”
    • “Too basic for platformer fans.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting occasional performance issues and poor checkpointing that can disrupt gameplay. Additionally, the focus on collecting may not appeal to all players, and the amiibo integration has been described as uninspired.

    • “The focus on collecting won't be for everyone.”
    • “There are poor checkpointing systems that disrupt gameplay.”
    • “I experienced occasional performance issues that affected my enjoyment.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability due to its adorable visual style, clever yarn mechanics, and challenging yet fair platforming. Players are encouraged to revisit levels to collect numerous collectibles, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the catchy soundtrack contributes to the game's charm, making it enjoyable to replay.

    • “The adorable visual style and clever uses of the yarn gimmick make each playthrough feel fresh, while the numerous collectibles add immense replay value.”
    • “The challenging, yet fair platforming keeps you coming back for more, as you strive to collect everything and master each level.”
    • “With a catchy soundtrack accompanying the gameplay, the replayability is enhanced as you want to experience the fun all over again.”
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Yoshi's Woolly World is a platformer game with fantasy and kids themes.

Yoshi's Woolly World is available on Wii U.

Yoshi's Woolly World was released on June 25, 2015.

Yoshi's Woolly World was developed by Good-Feel.

Yoshi's Woolly World has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Yoshi's Woolly World is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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