Yoshi's Woolly World: Special Edition
- June 25, 2015
- Good-Feel
Yoshi's Woolly World is a superbly entertaining game on the Nintendo Wii U that ticks all the right boxes for fun gameplay!
"Yoshi's Woolly World" is a fun-filled platformer game that can be played solo or with a friend in multiplayer mode. In this game, players control Yarn Yoshis as they navigate through various levels made of yarn and fabric. The game includes a Green Yarn Yoshi amiibo in the bundle, and allows players to scan other amiibo figures to unlock unique features. This game is suitable for players of all ages, especially kids.
Wii
Wii U
Reviews
- 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.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
Critic Reviews
"Wool story, bro" - Yoshi's Woolly World review
Yoshi's Woolly World is a charming, yet unchallenging platformer that succeeds at being an amusing way to pass the time.
75%Yoshi’s Woolly World Review
Exclusive to Wii U The Wii U won’t go down in history as Nintendo’s finest console, but it hasn’t half served up some juicy platformers. Along with the exclusives – New Super Mario Bros. U, Super Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze, Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush – we’ve had definitive versions of cross-platform titles, including Rayman Legends, Trine 2 and Shovel Knight. All in all, that’s made Nintendo’s noble failure a must-have console for fans of the genre. So it means something when we say that Yoshi’s Woolly World can stand up tall in such august company. As a platformer, it’s right up there with the very best.
90%Yoshi's Woolly World
Yoshi’s Best Solo Adventure In Two Decades
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