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Yoshi's Crafted World (Switch) Review
by Neal Ronaghan - March 27, 2019, 6:00 am PDT
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Mar 27, 2019 Part 1 of a complete Walkthrough on Yoshi's Crafted World for Nintendo Switch. No Commentary Gameplay by ProsafiaGaming (2019).
Wrap yourself in a blanket and curl up with the cuddliest Nintendo game in a while.
Yoshi’s Crafted World plays like a comfortable warm blanket. A coziness pervades the entirety of GoodFeel’s Switch debut, following up on their similar past work of Kirby’s Epic Yarn and Yoshi’s Woolly World. It carves a slightly different path than Woolly World, though - one that I found far more enjoyable - and in the process creates a new Yoshi adventure that edges out of Yoshi’s Island’s shadow and becomes something more fresh by focusing on a gentler pace and an emphasis on discovery.
Let’s start with the very good: the visuals are spectacular, going for a distinctive look that relies on a handmade arts and crafts style. Crafted World is one of the prettier games on the system so far, blending GoodFeel’s craftwork aesthetic with the sheen of Unreal Engine. The cardboard and plush feel of the surroundings and world feel like you could reach out and touch everything. Nearly every level has a new twist or trick that adds to a sense of discovery, whether it’s the joy of Yoshi’s papercraft mech or Poochy’s playful prancing. Unfortunately the music doesn’t match the glory of the graphics; the soundtrack repeats a lot of similar variations of the same theme. The better tracks nail a music box toy feel, but nothing stands out as all that memorable or good. It’s a disappointment given GoodFeel’s generally great soundtracks for their games in the past.
The level structure and gameplay loop is a little peculiar (and also elegantly on display in the available eShop demo), with one to three levels making up a themed area. The levels feature the typical Yoshi collectibles of hidden flowers, 20 red coins, and full health. Here each level has a coin goal as well. You could more or less blaze through each level from start to finish without much interference, at least as long as you collect enough flowers to progress to the next area. Though taking Crafted World at a fervent pace seems ill-advised, especially as the variant Flip Side levels and souvenir hunts add more replayability to each level while encouraging you to stop and smell the cardboard roses. The Flip Side levels, which all fall under the conceit of playing the stage over again but in reverse and from the other side (or “Flip Side,” get it?), focus on speed, as you try to collect all three hidden Poochy Pups in a certain amount of time. On their own, I find those levels to be a little antithetical to the game’s overall pace, but combined with revisiting areas to find hidden objects for the souvenir hunts, I found replaying the beautiful levels amusing. Multiple steps are taken to make sure you have multiple avenues of collecting flowers to progress, and if the souvenir or Flip Side levels aren’t your bag, you can avoid them for the most part - or at least cherry-pick what you want to do the most of.
Unlike a lot of past Yoshi games, you don’t need to collect every object in a single run. Even better, when you do revisit stages for the hidden souvenirs, you can collect more red coins and flowers. Those extra collectibles will count towards your overall completion, even if you leave the stage when you find the object - which is an option presented whenever you find a souvenir in a level. Aside from areas being gated by collected flowers, Crafted World respects your time and focuses on delivering new environments, fun twists, and unique ideas.
The challenge, for the most part, never gets too tense. The last few levels get a tiny bit tricky, but nothing is ever all that hard. Bonus levels unlocked in the post-game are stronger tests, but in general, if you seek a terse platforming challenge, Crafted World won’t deliver. It’s a cutesy explorative platformer that rewards you for scouring every nook and cranny of this adorable tactile adventure. For the record, while I didn’t find it quite as egregious as past Yoshi’s Island games, this still has the hidden clouds that can only be found by walking over every square inch of the stage. That’s still a bad way to hide collectibles.
Adding to that cardboard glory are some of the adorable unlockables. Each area has multiple costumes you can unlock using accumulated coins. Most of them are generic, like riffs on found objects like fruit and milk containers, but some of the cuter ones are Labo references and enemy-inspired outfits. Amiibo can unlock a few extras as well, with the highlights being Yarn Yoshi and Yarn Poochy outfits that blend the style of Yoshi’s last outing with his new one. The costumes add additional health complementing their flair. Not that Crafted World is starved for an easy mode (which is also available in the toggleable Mellow Mode), but the costumes add a layer of protection if needed.
That layer of protection circles back to the feeling of being comforted by a blanket while rolling through the variety of cozy levels and cute touches. Yoshi’s Crafted World is a stable, enjoyable adventure that brings enough of a twist to the expected Yoshi adventure to make it stand apart in a way no Yoshi platformer has done in years. It has a few blemishes along the way, but just break out the duct tape and stick that cardboard back up so you can romp your way through this delightful easy-going platformer.
Summary
Pros
- Comforting
- Gorgeous visuals
- Level variety and creativity
- Lots to collect, do, and see
- Pleasantly relaxed pace
Talkback
It is a very cute an a fun game. I highly recommend it for anyone.
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| Genre | Action |
| Developer | GOOD-FEEL, Ltd. |
| Players | 1 - 2 |
Worldwide Releases
| Yoshi's Crafted World | |
| Release | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Rating | Everyone |
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| Release | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Rating | All Ages |
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| Release | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Rating | 3+ |
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| Release | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Rating | General |
| Yoshi Craft World | |
| Release | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
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Yoshi's Crafted World Characters
Yoshi
The hero of the game, Yoshi is a kind-hearted creature resembling a dinosaur. He is famous for being one of Mario's most trusted friends. Yoshi lives on Yoshi Island where his kind roam and play together. They are also known to protect the mysterious Sundream Stone, said to have the power to make wishes come true.Poochy
Yoshi's lovable companion who accompanies him on the adventure. Yoshi must collect all three of Poochy's pups that are hidden in each level. They can be found by lilstening for their barking when close by.Blockafeller Family
The Blockafeller Family consists of humanoid blocks that act as gatekeepers to each new area that Yoshi explores. They help Yoshi by giving him access to new challenges and objectives throughout his adventure.Yoshi's Crafted World
Kamek and Baby Bowser
The wizard Kamek and Baby Bowser tried to steal the Sundream Stone in Yoshi Island but accidentally scattered its pieces throughout the papercraft world instead. Though failing in their original plan, Yoshi will definitely run into them as they race to recover the stones across the various worlds.Yoshi's Crafted World Game Overview
Gameplay
Yoshi's Crafted World is a side-scrolling platform game featuring 3D characters in a 2.5D environment. The game brings back gameplay elements from previous Yoshi games, such as Yoshi's ability to eat enemies and objectives, transform them into eggs, and hurl them across the level.Front Side and Flip Side View
A new mechanic found in the game is Yoshi's ability to interact with the foreground and background of each level. Players will also be able to flip the view of their game, switching between the outside and inside of the environment to collect hidden objects and see secret passages.Game Modes
Single and Multiplayer Modes
Yoshi's Crafted World offers both single and duo modes. In multiplayer, two players can work together to complete each level and make boss fights easier. The various mini games can also be played with another player in either versus or co-op play.Mini Games
Yoshi's Crafted World Level List
Shooting the Mole
The first mini game revealed in the gameplay trailer showed players shooting a mole that may appear from one of three holes. Players will have to anticipate which hole the mole will come out in order to shoot it. It looks like the mole needs to be shot three times to be knocked out.Racing Mini Game
The second mini game shown in the trailer appears to be a racing game where players must collect as many coins as they can while trying to be first to reach the end of the course.Story
Yoshi's Crafted World's story begins in a papercraft version of Yoshi Island. While the Yoshis were at the topmost peak of the island, Kamek and Bowser Junior appeared and stole the Sundream Stone. This urged Yoshi to go on a quest to recover the stone and return it to the island.Yoshi's Crafted World Game Database
Enemies
| Enemies | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shy Guys | Fooly Flower | Goonie |
| Little Mouser | ||
Collectible Items
| Collectible Items | ||
|---|---|---|
| Heart | Coin | Red Coin |
| Smiley Flower | Poochy Pup | |
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| Game | Yoshi's Crafted World |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platform / Side-scrolling |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch |
| Developer | Good-Feel |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Release date | March 29, 2019 |
| Official Website | https://yoshiscraftedworld.nintendo.com |