This article was produced in collaboration with Valnet Inc. and the sponsor PM Studios
PM Studios and Playtonic have released the physical edition of Yooka-Replaylee, the latest take on the collectathon Yooka-Laylee. This packaged version of the game is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
What is Yooka-Replaylee?
Yooka-Replaylee reimagines the original 3D platformer journey of the chameleon Yooka and the bat Laylee. Playtonic Games worked to give it a major revamp with a graphic overhaul, challenge revamp, and many other changes, including a refined story that further fleshed out characters, their backstories and the main events of the narrative.
As a 3D platformer, players get to explore a variety of imaginative worlds, facing various challenges to move forward through these areas. On their way, they'll meet various unique characters, collect shiny items, and have the chance to use various enhancements in the form of tonics.
The idea behind the project was to improve upon feedback the team had received from Yooka-Laylee to create a new version. Taking into account modern expectations for the genre, controls and gameplay, Yooka-Replaylee added quality of life features like smoother movement transitions...
