A platformer crafted entirely from paper and cardboard, with adorable art direction. Flipping the scenery to reveal its reverse side is a lovely touch. Very easy and aimed at younger players, but irresistibly charming.
Your verdict
Category
Platformer2 players3+
Co-op
Description
Yoshi roams stages built from cardboard, fabric and recycled bits to recover scattered gems. Published by Nintendo, released worldwide in 2019. Throwing eggs into the foreground and background, exploring the flip side of levels, cardboard costumes and two-player co-op.
Yoshi's Crafted World review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
A world built entirely by hand: cardboard, spools of thread, cups and recycled boxes form endearingly crafted sets. This arts-and-crafts aesthetic, full of mischievous detail, gives every level the charm of a diorama lovingly assembled on a child's table.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Moving through a world built entirely from cardboard, felt and recycled odds and ends amazes at every screen with its tactile inventiveness. Two-player co-op defuses any frustration, and hidden challenges reward a curious eye. Gentle and approachable, it's a platformer to be savored without an ounce of pressure.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾3,2 GB📅29/03/2019
Published by Nintendo
Yoshi's Crafted World (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
The world of cardboard and bric-a-brac reinvents the fight through cobbled-together guardians where each phase exploits a fresh gameplay idea. Aiming, tossing eggs and foiling whimsical patterns blend reflection and dexterity in a deceptive gentleness. The hand-sewn art direction gives these duels a rare tenderness without sacrificing any of their ingenuity.
Better with friends
Perfect for bringing a child or a beginner along, this cardboard platformer pairs two players in gentle cooperation where you help each other rather than compete. You gather collectibles together, wait up at tricky spots, and the handcrafted world keeps offering little details to point out. No pressure, just warm shared moments that are easy to fire up for a family evening.
