Yooka-Laylee has an average rating of 75% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on March 31, 2017 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 73, players on RAWG rate the game 61%.
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What critics praise
„Yooka-Laylee is a game built for fans of retro 3D platformers.“
„Technical issues aside, there’s little to argue against Yooka-Laylee doing a fine job identifying just what makes 3D platformers such a joy to invest in aesthetically.“
Yooka-Laylee has an average rating of 75% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5).
When was Yooka-Laylee released?
Yooka-Laylee was released on March 31, 2017.
What platforms is Yooka-Laylee available on?
Yooka-Laylee is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.
How long does it take to beat Yooka-Laylee?
Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Yooka-Laylee.
Is Yooka-Laylee worth playing?
Mostly yes. Yooka-Laylee has an average rating of 75% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to Yooka-Laylee?
Games similar to Yooka-Laylee are for example Never Alone, Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water, Devil May Cry HD Collection, FIFA 13 and Chivalry: Medieval Warfare.
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Best rating
8/10
Game Informer
Worst rating
3,5/5
HardcoreGamer
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Ranking
#390
of 711 games released in 2017
better than 45 % of games
#23
of 37 games released in 2017 on Xbox One
better than 39 % of games
Technical issues aside, there’s little to argue against Yooka-Laylee doing a fine job identifying just what makes 3D platformers such a joy to invest in aesthetically. Yet for every ingenious use of level design or brilliantly-sinister, hair-pulling puzzle along the way comes the more superficial choice of an unruly control scheme that only goes to frustrate players at the most critical of moments....
Yooka-Laylee is a game built for fans of retro 3D platformers.
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Yooka-Laylee has only been beaten 5 times and is better than most games compared. Our recommendation - the game is worth playing.
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