Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 111 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 111
  3. Negative: 23 out of 111
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  1. ClutterBrain
    Oct 8, 2019
    0
    Content that was included with the game before launch has now become paid DLC. Seriously?! That quickly saved me from making a purchase.
  2. PikachuRebelde
    Oct 9, 2019
    0
    This is one of the absolutely worst games of all. The game breaking bugs are terrible. I wait developers! Fix this glitches!
  3. JinoGamer
    Oct 8, 2019
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. It has a lot of game breaking bugs and framerate issues in certain parts. Also, this game has a lot of DLC. How can the developers screws this game? The first one was okay but this a bank of money based on nostalgia!
  4. lione81
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Mala cámara. Mal control, muy malo malísimo. Mala cámara por cierto. Imprecisiones en saltos y movimientos
  5. Boobileah
    Oct 7, 2022
    0
    Bought it for my 5 years old kid... he and I are both struggling it.

    First, the game is very text based, obviously, young children can't read... to make things worse the game even quiz you about these texts and you have to pass them to proceed. Also the classic camera that should help young player doesn't work well. Some of the mechanisms are clear enough. No aim or platform edge    Bought it for my 5 years old kid... he and I are both struggling it.

    First, the game is very text based, obviously, young children can't read... to make things worse the game even quiz you about these texts and you have to pass them to proceed.

    Also the classic camera that should help young player doesn't work well.
    Some of the mechanisms are clear enough.
    No aim or platform edge assists exists and this makes the game very frustrating.

    I wouldn't recommend buying this game unless in serious sell.    … Expand

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#31 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#74 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Impulsegamer
    Oct 28, 2019
    100
    I know that the year isn’t done yet, and it might be a little early to start naming games the best of the year, but for me, I’m hooked beyond belief to Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. I adore this game, and can’t shake the feeling that it was made for people just like me: those who grew up with platformers, and want to revisit that joyous nostalgia of running and jumping on perfect level designs. I love this game completely and cannot see anything topping it.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 22, 2019
    70
    A cartoony feast for the eyes and ears, with a great overworld and lovely design. The platforming could be better, but it’s engaging enough to be worth your time. [Issue#168, p.79]
  3. GameOver.gr
    Oct 18, 2019
    70
    It’s evolution through devolution for Playtonic, going back to 2D platforming from the 3D design of the first Yooka-Laylee, a change that is definitely for the benefit of the franchise. The Impossible Lair is much more competent, offering a fulfilling experience through its breadth of levels, and a cleverly designed overworld map which is a game within a game. Nevertheless, we hope that in their next endeavor the British developers will create something with its own personality and avoid being so overtly “clingy” in the Donkey Kongs or Banjo-Kazooies of the past.
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