As a longtime Banjo-Kazooie fan myself, Yooka-Laylee is exactly what I've missed. Does the 3D platformer needs an industry-wide revival? No. But if I got another Yooka-Laylee every two or three years? Yeah, I think there's room for that—for a celebration...
Yooka-Laylee is a retro-inspired 3D title that fails to create an identity. Excellent abilities, lots of collectables and comedic moments sure up the negative elements, Lots of quests and arcade games, Lots of replay value, An array of abilities, Comedic
Dated graphics, Annoying sound effects, Not very original,
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: David , review by: gamesradar.com
Beautiful, enticing audio-visual design, Character control feels great, Its best challenges channel exactly why 3D platforming is brilliant
The camera is obstructive throughout, Too many challenges are forgettable, flawed in execution, or obtuse, Metroid-style ability system is awkwardly delivered, Dated approach to user-friendliness
Evoking the essence of late-'90s platforming without significantly modernising it, Yooka-Laylee is a game with noble aspirations, grounded by clumsily flawed execution...
Abstract: Nostalgia is the reason 73,206 backers pledged £2,090,104 to bring YookaLaylee, a game that is — whisper it — actually quite bad to life.As a BanjoKazooie clone, it works. Sadly, it doesn't have many ideas of its own to bring to bear, or indeed, lizard...
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: Simon , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: Don't be fooled by the saccharine paint job, the goggle-eyed supporting cast of anthropomorphic chestnuts, clouds and refrigerators, or the ear-niggling lullaby melodies: Yooka-Laylee is a game meticulously crafted, not for children, but for the middle-ag...
Great idea to give players the freedom to choose how they go about exploring the different worlds, Charismatic cast of characters that make good use of British humour in conversations, Plenty of challenges and puzzles to keep players interested, Fun set
Minor control issues with some of the moves and transformations, No option to play arcade games with other players online,
Abstract: Whatever else it is, Yooka-Laylee is one gigantic joke at its own expense. The game's surprisingly beefy script seemingly can't go a moment without poking fun at itself and video game foibles at large - everything from the level design's love of bobbing c...
Nostalgic retread rather than genre evolution, Automatic camera at odds with player control, Unimaginative world design, Unavoidable quizzes about arbitrary game details
If you have a strong, nostalgic connection to Banjo-Kazooie and Nintendo 64-era platformers, this will feel pleasantly familiar. Otherwise, you can pass for something more modern.This game was reviewed on Xbox One with a copy provided by the publisher...
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: Ian , review by: darkzero.co.uk
Abstract: I'm seriously worried that this first quarter of 2017 has used up all the good games for the next few years. We've had a stream of simply incredible triple-A titles blowing us away left and right, and now there's Yooka-Laylee, which is a perfect example...
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: Andrew , review by: stuff.tv
Pure 64-bit platforming, Loads of humour, So much to find and do
Some mechanical annoyances, Camera issues (classic!)
Yooka-Laylee isn't Banjo-Kazooie in name, but after all these years, Playtonic's game does justice to Rare's classic – and the legendary N64 era of 3D platforming on the whole. True, the tribute is maybe a little too exacting at times. The occasional clu...
