Yoshi's Woolly World Reviews

Yoshi's Woolly World is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
No Recommendation / Blank
Jun 21, 2015

A bad game, then? Not at all. Most of the time it's quite a good one. But Woolly World sails perilously close to a genuinely great game, and with little of its own to add, it can only ever feel diminished by the proximity.

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Daniel Krupa
Top Critic
7.4 / 10.0
Jun 22, 2015

Yoshi's Woolly World is a cute and colourful platformer, with plenty of ideas but only a few great levels.

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Feb 1, 2017

Sew-tably adorable, Yoshi's delightful platforming makes a charmingly inventive addition to the 3DS line up.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2015

Though best played alone, Yoshi's Woolly World is the best platformer starring the dinosaur mount since the Super Nintendo original

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6 / 10
Jun 21, 2015

Mario's super-powered sidekick takes the spotlight, but can he steal the show?

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Yes
Aug 4, 2015

Adorable, enjoyable, but not particularly inspired, Yoshi's Woolly World is a comforting, safe puzzle-platformer with a lot of heart.

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Unscored
Oct 17, 2015

This isn't Nintendo at the height of its powers, but it's hard not to be smitten with Yoshi's Woolly World's wonderful visuals and throughly entertaining platforming.

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4 / 5.0
Nov 5, 2015

Yoshi's Woolly World won't suit everyone, but if you find yourself drawn towards its plush, adorable aesthetic, it might be one of the most emotionally pleasant experiences you have all year.

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9 / 10
Jun 21, 2015

Yoshi's Woolly World has been a long time coming, but it's been absolutely worth the wait. It's accomplished platforming within Yoshi's quirky and unique template, and has enough soft cuteness to charm young gamers and melt the hearts of the most jaded of veteran gamers.

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78 / 100
Oct 14, 2015

Yoshi's Wooly World is an adorable game, and it's often a fun one. However, the light difficulty prevents it from reaching the excellence of Yoshi's Island. It's still the best Yoshi adventure since that classic, but no one is going to bring up Wooly World in future "best platformer ever" discussions.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 22, 2015

A total audio and visual delight, Yoshi's Woolly World is a strong addition to the Yoshi game series, though only completionists might find they get the full value from the game.

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VideoGamer
Top Critic
6 / 10
Jun 21, 2015

Excellent occasionally, good in parts and downright dull in others, Yoshi's Woolly World is a disappointment.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2015

Whether you love the Yoshi franchise or are new to it, without a doubt I would recommend Yoshi's Woolly World. The game has so many unique levels, the mini games are fun, there's plenty of challenge and challenges to be found in every level (especially with all the item collecting), adding up to tons of fun and replay value.

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Unscored
Oct 15, 2015

"Yoshi's Woolly World," won't change how you look at games or lead you to any important insights. It wants nothing more than to perk you up a bit, to lighten your mental load. Life is hard; sometimes a little frivolity is in order.

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7 / 10.0
Jul 8, 2015

Yoshi's Woolly World is best described as easy, beautiful, and inventive. While the times it offers challenge are a little too spread out for my liking, the game looks and sounds stunning, and offers players a variety of new sights to experience along their journey. If you're looking for something to play to unwind, something pleasant and positive, this would be a pretty darn solid choice to go with.

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7 / 10
Jun 21, 2015

A perfectly competent platformer, perhaps Yoshi's best since Super Mario World 2, but one that is far less unique than its visuals suggest.

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Jul 8, 2015

So Yoshi's Woolly World doesn't quite match the highs of Super Mario World, despite both games' numerous similarities, and it may not be the vital platformer that Wii U owners were hoping for as the console continues its unfortunate drought. However, it's still a very enjoyable yarn (geddit?) that offers a surprising level of replayability that delights with its overwhelming level of cuteness, even if it doesn't particularly innovate.

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8 / 10
Jun 22, 2015

Yoshi's Woolly World is a joyful platformer, which takes a different approach to other games in the Mario family by emphasising collection and exploration, while retaining a solid level of challenge. Despite a few technical problems and design missteps, the variety, and thoughtfulness, of the myriad mechanics make it a pleasure, as you advance through each world exploring every nook and cranny. Once again, the Wii U makes an excellent argument for its existence, especially when it's giving players time in the company of one of Nintendo's most beloved characters.

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8 / 10
Oct 12, 2015

Yoshi has a whole new look in Yoshi's Wooly World, but is this new visual style as comfortable as a winter coat? Or is it as ugly and itchy as an old Christmas sweater?

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6 / 10.0
Oct 22, 2015

Woolly World is still rather enjoyable in its own unassuming way. That way, however, is most certainly unassuming.

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