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Platform, Adventure, Action
OpenCritic80IGDB82
Join Yoshi for a new adventure in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2026.
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Cosy, contemplative, cool and unpretentious.
1 profiled raters. Loved most by The Comfort Seekers.
I liked Yoshi and the Mysterious Book a lot more than I expected to. There is a warmth to it that never tips into sugar.
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VGCAndy RobinsonMay 20265/5 starsYoshi and the Mysterious Book is Nintendo’s most unique 2D platformer in a long time.
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Digitally DownloadedMatt SainsburyMay 20265/5 starsYou just know that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is speeding face-first into a relatively muted response from critics and consumers alike. They will appreciate the art style and energy, but we don’t really have a framework in gaming to properly celebrate the kind of experience that the game is.
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Tom's GuideAnthony Spadafora May 20264.5/5 starsYoshi and the Mysterious Book is a charming, innovative 2D puzzle-platformer that breathes fresh life into a classic formula. Despite some longer load times, its beautiful watercolor world, smooth Switch 2 performance, and addictive, cozy exploration loop make this evolution a must-play for fans of the series. $59.88 at Walmart $59.99 at Amazon(Switch) $69.99 at Target $69.99 at P.C. Richard & Son
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DualShockersMaddie FisherMay 20265/10Yoshi and the Mysterious Book continues the tradition of cute platformers that Nintendo's iconic green dinosaur has made his calling card. Unfortunately, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is less a platformer and more a bloated, drawn-out homework assignment.
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IGNTom MarksMay 20266/10Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is the most charming video game bubble wrap you’ll ever pop, and not much more.
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IGDB rating 8.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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