Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles

 Switch
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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Gaming Age
    Jul 30, 2018
    91
    Where Zelda is all about combat and the story, Yonder is a much more relaxing experience. It wants you to simply settle into the rhythms of living on the island of Gemea — and it’s a testament to how good it is that, given half a chance, it’ll have no problem sucking you in.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    May 16, 2018
    90
    This is a game which taught me to love the feeling of being lost, and I’m sure it’s one I will return to for a long time.
  3. Switch Player
    Jul 5, 2018
    80
    From the very beginning, Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles impresses with its amazing visuals and soundtrack. It takes form as a relaxing open-world adventure, that features many elements of crafting and farming. While the later doesn’t perfectly fits with its openness nature, it is still an enjoyable experience nevertheless.
  5. Nintenderos
    May 21, 2018
    80
    They say that time flies, but Yonder: The Cloud Catcher steals you the one you’ve got left. The lands of Gemea will absorb with its addictive system based on professions, a solid structure and an amazing landscape. Despite its somewhat poor design and technical quality below expectations, this game will make you fly.
  6. COGconnected
    May 20, 2018
    80
    Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles does its best to present you with a steady stream of breathtaking vistas, serene escapes and idyllic moments that snap to a picture frame with flawless ease. The core game has all of its slight flaws that came with the other versions, but I found that taking time to frame and save some of what I saw gave me a deeper appreciation of Yonder’s many high points.
  7. Cubed3
    May 17, 2018
    80
    The vast, beautiful world delivered through complex geometry and loads of lighting effects is truly compelling and the relaxed pace of the exploration is nicely complemented by the quirkiness of the dialogue. Character models are a bit on the weak side but this just adds to the quirkiness of the in-game universe.
  8. NintendoWorldReport
    May 16, 2018
    80
    While an open world adventure game with no combat is not something I’d generally jive with, I found myself enthralled with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles. It does a fantastic job of making a captivating atmosphere that’s both fun to explore and filled with things to do. There are frame rate issues and the lack of diversity among quests is a bit disappointing, but the jaw dropping visuals and superb audio design left me pining for more.

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 48
  3. Negative: 9 out of 48
  1. LadySerena21
    May 17, 2018
    10
    I honestly have no idea how I'll ever be able to stop playing this gem of a game, especially since I just found out about it a week beforeI honestly have no idea how I'll ever be able to stop playing this gem of a game, especially since I just found out about it a week before it's release date in the Nintendo eShop for the Switch. Naturally, I watched a few beginning gameplays an was instantly sold. Beautiful graphics, soothing audio, and no rush or combat. If you like for your games to relax you, this is the perfect game!… Full Review »
  2. BrettSiebenhaar
    Aug 11, 2018
    8
    I had an idea what I was getting into playing this game. It is what I expected. It is a mixture of Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. PeopleI had an idea what I was getting into playing this game. It is what I expected. It is a mixture of Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. People complain that it lacks content or combat. That is not the point of the game. It's all about exploration and farming. I enjoy this game. Overall, this is a great game with gorgeous visuals!… Full Review »
  3. JumpCut_Online
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    There’s something incredibly calming and serene about Yonder; it’d be fantastic to see more along the same lines from developers PridefulThere’s something incredibly calming and serene about Yonder; it’d be fantastic to see more along the same lines from developers Prideful Sloth – DLC or a sequel that continue along the same, no-conflict, no-death lines would be very welcome indeed. There’s nothing else quite like it right now; it’s a beautifully serene and chilled out experience that lends itself to long, relaxing sessions of charming exploration.… Full Review »
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