Yoku's Island Express

 Switch
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    May 29, 2018
    74
    Yoku’s Island Express is far from bad. It has great ideas, a very good soundtrack, and competent gameplay. But while there’s not too much actively wrong with it, it doesn’t do anything exceptionally well either. It’ll do.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    May 30, 2018
    70
    For the most part though, Yoku’s Island Express is a lot of wholesome, whimsical fun. It manages to make the hybrid of two disparate genres work in some inspired ways, and the result is a unique game full of surprises that is sure to delight players. The only flaw is when the mechanics outweigh their welcome and stop feeling unique – the moments where Yoku is just a pinball game, or just a Metroidvania, are generally the weakest.
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  1. Eurogamer
    May 29, 2018
    A glorious marriage of pinball and platforming and a wild-spirited adventure to cherish. [Recommended]
  2. Vice
    Jun 1, 2018
    If Yoku’s Island Express is not only a terrific Metroid-inspired pinball game but also a game about biting moral choices—shit, man. I didn't need another reason to keep playing, but there you go.

Awards & Rankings

59
#59 Best Switch Game of 2018
49
#49 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
58
#58 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 125 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 125
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 125
  3. Negative: 9 out of 125
  1. nanokiwi
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    The most fun I can remember having with an indie game. It is delightful and addictive, with fun new mechanics introduced throughout. IngeniousThe most fun I can remember having with an indie game. It is delightful and addictive, with fun new mechanics introduced throughout. Ingenious combination of pinball and platformer.… Full Review »
  2. Lenny2k
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This feels like a Nintendo game in terms of quality and gameplay. Highly polished and from start to the end just fun.
  3. Zeina28
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Lovely and fun, keeps you hooked for hours and most importantly, truly relaxing. The pace lets you explore at peace, but at the same timeLovely and fun, keeps you hooked for hours and most importantly, truly relaxing. The pace lets you explore at peace, but at the same time never lets you get bored. I fell in love from the demo and purchased it on a sale and it was the best investment. Truly recommend!… Full Review »
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