Nintendo treats its star mascot, Mario, like a strict parent would a child . It controls who Mario goes out with, where he goes, and wh...

Good-Feel is known for developing visually unique platformers like Kirby's Epic Yarn and Yoshi's Woolly World. Its latest platformer Yoshi's Crafted World once again stars Mario's dinosaur buddy, except this time he ventures courses entirely designed as arts-and-crafts projects come to life.

Ever since the first time Yoshi stole the limelight in Yoshi's Island, Nintendo have had a bit of a habit of rendering their characters in new and unusual materials. Mario was turned to paper, Link flattened with cel shading, wall paintings and clay, Kirby to yarn, but it's Yoshi that has...

Wonderful arts and crafts visuals; Laid back; joyous collectathon platforming; Co-op is a wholesome as it is chaotic; Impossibly catchy soundtrack; Wonderful arts and crafts visuals; Laid back; joyous collectathon platforming; Co-op is a wholesome as it is chaotic; Impossibly catchy soundtrack

Aiming eggs can be a bit too finicky in 3D; Occasional difficulty bumps to catch you out; The music <i>will</i> get stuck in your head

Yoshi's Crafted World is a graphical masterpiece and a well-balanced platformer caper that'll appeal to new and established gamers of any age. It represents the different approach that Nintendo takes and is yet another notch on the Switch's must-buy list.

Great looking platformer with wide-ranging appeal; Lots of replayability with reverse levels and additional side-missions

Really not hard enough for platformer pros; Music is enough to drive anyone insane

Nintendo has traditionally been top-of-the-line when it comes to consistently providing its fans with some of the very best side-scrolling platform experiences, and in the past decade, the company has clearly tied its most beloved characters and franchises to a specific playstyle, trying to cater to...

One of the most interesting aspects of Yoshi's standalone games is how they've diverged from Mario's, despite the shared roots. It's not just that Yoshi's games have remained scrolling platformers while his plumber pal has fully embraced three dimensions, but in how Yoshi plays around with the 2D...

If you're new to the series, Yoshi's Crafted World has colour and charm to spare, even if its inventiveness is largely limited to its looks. For Yoshi fans, it does exactly what you expect it to, which is perhaps the worst thing we can say about it; it contains few genuine surprises.

Yoshi games have always had a rather distinct aesthetic. Yoshi's Island was rendered in lush colors and sketchbook lines. Woolly World was a study in stitching and superb detail. Yoshi's Crafted World takes this torch and makes a most admirable mark in the pages of history.

The graphics are utterly charming; Every level is something different; Difficulty is just right

Music gets old fast; Costumes lack variety; Flipped stages are a one-trick pony

One of Nintendo's most popular characters gets his due time in the Switch spotlight!

Adorable; Clever visuals; Playable by gamers of all skill levels

Repetitive music; Mixed level quality; Can get confusing during multiplayer

Even though Yoshi is one of the best things about the Mario franchise, our green dinosaur friend is often times relegated to the role of sidekick. Every once in a while, though, Yoshi gets to star in a game of his (its

Very creative and pleasant aesthetic; Beautiful graphics; Plenty to do for completionists

Too easy for most adults; at least in the early stages; Music is a disappointment