Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World on 3DS, portable version of the Wii U yarn Yoshi with playable Poochy and extra mini-games. Adorable yarn visuals and accessible platformer gameplay. Charming for all ages.
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Platformer1 player3+
Description
Yoshi and Poochy explore woolly and fabric worlds by unravelling threads to reshape the scenery in this enriched version of the Wii U game. Published by Nintendo, released in Europe in February 2017. Creative woolly levels, playable Poochy in bonus mode, original Poochy Pals short films, co-operative mode. Multilingual version.
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
An entirely knitted universe where Yoshi, the enemies and the settings are made of wool, felt and sewn buttons. This textile material, soft and tactile, gives the world an irresistible handcrafted tenderness. The meticulousness of the stitching and the warmth of the colours make it a visual treat full of gentleness.
All gentleness, the music wraps the world of wool and fabric in acoustic melodies, whistling and childlike refrains. Each note seems hand-sewn, matching the tenderness of the knitted scenery. This cuddly, soothing soundtrack, of disarming charm, wonderfully extends the game's visual whimsy.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
A wholly knitted universe, where Yoshi tosses yarn balls to weave platforms and unravel enemies stitch by stitch: the visual gentleness charms instantly. The stroll stays accessible, but tracking down every hidden thread rewards patient explorers. Tender, inventive and warm, a cosy platformer with an irresistibly handmade charm.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,92 GB📅03/02/2017
Published by Nintendo
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World (3DS) price, value & rarity
Is Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World still worth playing in 2026?
A 3DS port of the excellent Yoshi's Woolly World, this platformer keeps a yarn and fabric art direction of delightful inventiveness, where you unwind threads to transform the scenery. The gentle, detailed gameplay, punctuated with collectibles, still works just as well, even if the loss of high definition shows on the small screen. The additions around Poochy and the animated levels enrich the offering. For a fan of accessible, polished platforming or of Yoshi, the title keeps an intact tactile charm and generosity.
