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  1. Jun 26, 2015
    10
    Such a beautiful game and so much fun to play. can't remember the last time I had a perma-grin on my face while playing. the visuals are gorgeous and the gamepay is so smooth, and brings back many many good memories!! definetly on par with the SNES counterpart;-) highly recommendable!!
  2. Jun 26, 2015
    9
    This game feels great, the amiibo functionality is great, I love playing with Double Yoshi, it's really helpful when you play alone, and it even causes chaos sometimes! Collecting stuff in this game should be your main goal, not trying to only get through the game. There's an issue with the game however, if you want to 100% this game blind, you're gonna do some backtracking every now andThis game feels great, the amiibo functionality is great, I love playing with Double Yoshi, it's really helpful when you play alone, and it even causes chaos sometimes! Collecting stuff in this game should be your main goal, not trying to only get through the game. There's an issue with the game however, if you want to 100% this game blind, you're gonna do some backtracking every now and then.
    The graphics in this game are beautiful too, it really actually looks like it could be made in real life!
    If you don't collect in this game, the game will be easy, if you collect though, the game will definitely be hard due to clever enemy placement and always having something new up its sleeve with every new level. The bosses are however, repetitive and easy. There is also no punishment from dying, besides losing wonder-wool and flowers you collected after reaching the last checkpoint, but it shouldn't be that hard to get those again. Also, this game has a surprising amount of stamps for Miiverse: 20 per level! You get those by collecting beads, which are the coins in this game.

    This game would have gotten a 10 if it wasn't for the easy bosses and backtracking.
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  3. Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Grande ritorno di Yoshi dopo il passo ambiguo su 3DS. Ottima grafica e grande giocabilità come da tradizione Nintendo. Bella la possibilità di poter utilizzare esclusivamente il controller Pro al posto dell'ingombrante Game Pad. Consigliato a ogni WiiU
  4. Jul 18, 2015
    9
    Yoshi's wooly world is not likely to blow your mind, but it is a perfect example of what it is trying to be, A 2D Yoshi game.
    It feels and looks like a highly polished game with level designs that were clearly given much thought.
    As many other reviews point out the fabric theme visual style looks absolutely beautiful in HD and 60FPS. The thought that had gone into it deserves praise.
    Yoshi's wooly world is not likely to blow your mind, but it is a perfect example of what it is trying to be, A 2D Yoshi game.
    It feels and looks like a highly polished game with level designs that were clearly given much thought.
    As many other reviews point out the fabric theme visual style looks absolutely beautiful in HD and 60FPS. The thought that had gone into it deserves praise.
    The soundtrack is incredibly catchy and memorable fitting the game and the world of Yoshi perfectly.
    While impatient players may feel the game is too short, those who wish to unlock the hidden levels and Yoshi's will find the game gives you at least 20 hours of fun.
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  5. Jun 28, 2015
    10
    This is a real must play for every wii u owner and for all the lovers of good platforming games! I didn't actually expect anything from this game, but up to now it is just plain fun. It manages to catch the feeling of the original while still being creative on the side of visual art and there is no baby mario which was to biggest let down of the original. Buy it, you won't regret!
  6. Jul 5, 2015
    10
    Yoshi's Woolly World shows just how charming a video game can get. It's beautiful art style and music make this a must-have Yoshi adventure on the Wii U.
  7. Jun 29, 2015
    10
    This is a great title and you can tell much more effort was placed into in comparision to the nsmb series and previous yoshi titles. It drops the annoying baby gimmick and has a nice esculation in difficulty as you move on. Don't expect tropical freeze difficultly as the challange in this game lies in getting 100%. It is easily the best yoshi game since the original yoshi's island.
  8. Jul 15, 2015
    10
    This game is a 10/10. A perfect send off to the amazing brilliance of Iwata. He directed this game if you didn't know! So yeah... it's beautifully crafted, full of amazing ideas and I'm glad to have played it. Iwata got to make his last video game... and if this is what you leave...?

    I am retiring this account as well. For respect of Mr. Iwata. May you drive on Rainbow Road! :')
  9. Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Amazing game! Great as a single player game or play with a friend for double the fun. I have waited a long time for a new Yoshi game and this doesn't disappoint. The critic score for this game is lower than the communities, but that was the same for Yoshi's Story! They do not seem to understand the game like the community! So if you love that game, there is plenty for you to love with thisAmazing game! Great as a single player game or play with a friend for double the fun. I have waited a long time for a new Yoshi game and this doesn't disappoint. The critic score for this game is lower than the communities, but that was the same for Yoshi's Story! They do not seem to understand the game like the community! So if you love that game, there is plenty for you to love with this new game. Fun filled for all ages! :) Expand
  10. Jun 26, 2015
    10
    Un juego excelente, gráficos geniales, jugabilidad impresionante, una joya de Nintendo, es un juego excelente, 100% recomendado, niveles divertidos y entretenidos, un gran juego.
  11. Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Nintendo is definitely the master of platform games! This game is very attention to details, very visually beautiful, music is very relaxing and super fun to either play solo or play with friend, I'm playing this game with my girlfriend, and great fun, unlike the last Yarn Kirby game on Wii, this game is much more like a real platfomrer with Yoshi's mechanic and a twist of woolly feeling.Nintendo is definitely the master of platform games! This game is very attention to details, very visually beautiful, music is very relaxing and super fun to either play solo or play with friend, I'm playing this game with my girlfriend, and great fun, unlike the last Yarn Kirby game on Wii, this game is much more like a real platfomrer with Yoshi's mechanic and a twist of woolly feeling. There's lots of thing and you will feel it's very natural to have woolly material apply to Yoshi's action and environment. There's lots of familiar and returning enimies, either you are first time or old SNES Yoshi's Island fan you will love this game!

    As I said unlike Yarn Kirby, this game is much more challenging, however it's not something like super hard like Bloodborne and you just can't go over the level, there's some badges you can collect and can power you up in the game, so it feels great for all different levels of players.

    All things are just too cute in this game! Level design is very clever, every level has full of content and a very balanced length (not super short or super long), there are lots of collectibles in this game so if you are a looking for perfect you might take hours and hours playing in this game!

    Highly recommend! hence 10/10
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  12. Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Amei o jogo em formato de lã, esta muito criativo e divertido, graficos lindos e bem colorido, com certeza um jogo desse porte merece nota 10. Parabens para a nintendo
  13. Jul 3, 2015
    9
    The game is absolutely fun for all ages, the level themes and music are lovely, and the wool and fabric theme is the epitome of the adjective "adorable". Controls are smooth and every single level has left me smiling so far. I gave it a 9/10 because of the extra levels: they are a nice addition, but they are so difficult and fiddly to complete that they cross the line between challengingThe game is absolutely fun for all ages, the level themes and music are lovely, and the wool and fabric theme is the epitome of the adjective "adorable". Controls are smooth and every single level has left me smiling so far. I gave it a 9/10 because of the extra levels: they are a nice addition, but they are so difficult and fiddly to complete that they cross the line between challenging and annoying. That is the only fault I found in my experience; overall a must-own game! Expand
  14. Oct 17, 2015
    10
    The game is super adorable. It's very creative and the visuals are stunning. The jump/flutter mechanic is flawless, when in alot of indie platform games you have to be very precise with your jump (looking at you Shovel Knight) and the flow of the levels is always very smooth. The wool you are supposed to collect is always carefully hidden and it is a real challenge to search them all out.The game is super adorable. It's very creative and the visuals are stunning. The jump/flutter mechanic is flawless, when in alot of indie platform games you have to be very precise with your jump (looking at you Shovel Knight) and the flow of the levels is always very smooth. The wool you are supposed to collect is always carefully hidden and it is a real challenge to search them all out. They unlock the cutest patterned Yoshi's and it really drives you to want to find them all. Expect to replay levels and still have a great time! Expand
  15. Oct 18, 2015
    10
    So far I have 100% worlds 1 and 2 ( Including Special levels) at the time of this review.

    Wow, where do I begin? This game brings me back to how the original Yoshi's Island game was made, but better. Music- 10/10, Has to be the best Soundtrack I have heard, nearly every track is memorable, Shy but Deadly is the best one so far. Gameplay 9.5/10, This game has some original ideas (
    So far I have 100% worlds 1 and 2 ( Including Special levels) at the time of this review.

    Wow, where do I begin? This game brings me back to how the original Yoshi's Island game was made, but better.

    Music- 10/10, Has to be the best Soundtrack I have heard, nearly every track is memorable, Shy but Deadly is the best one so far.

    Gameplay 9.5/10, This game has some original ideas ( The color yarn you use on anything, what you targeted ( non enemy) it will become that color, Puzzles in later levels become a bit harder (looking at you 2-S).

    Art direction (graphics) 10/10- This game is so visually appealing from the background to what's in front of you, you can easily get lost in the games world.

    Note- To get the full experience and increased difficulty, collect everything, it makes the game so much more enjoyable when you do that.

    Overall 9.6/10
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  16. Oct 20, 2015
    7
    A cute and very visually appealing platformer that improves from the Yoshi's Island 3DS game. It actually reminds me of a more polished Yoshi's Story. It even uses many of the same sounds and feels a lot like it's N64 predecessor.

    Graphics: 10/10 The game's woolly appearance made me feel fuzzy and warm inside playing it and at times made me want to touch the TV screen in hopes it would
    A cute and very visually appealing platformer that improves from the Yoshi's Island 3DS game. It actually reminds me of a more polished Yoshi's Story. It even uses many of the same sounds and feels a lot like it's N64 predecessor.

    Graphics: 10/10 The game's woolly appearance made me feel fuzzy and warm inside playing it and at times made me want to touch the TV screen in hopes it would feel soft like yarn. Unfortunately, it felt like a TV screen. The variety on Yoshi color schemes that can be unlocked on top of those you can add with Amiibos, you can never get tired of Yoshi!

    Music: 7/10 The soundtrack is so-so. It won't be a soundtrack that we'll look back on years from now in awe like other Nintendo games, but the soundtrack is very calm and relaxing.

    Controls: 9/10 The controls felt a little loose to me, especially in the level selection overworld and the game doesn't feel quite right on a Wii U joystick, but still feels natural like any other Yoshi platform game on the D-pad.

    Gameplay: 5/10 Still felt too easy compared to the older Yoshi's Island games. And as easy as the levels were, the Boss battles seemed even easierI almost wonder if Nintendo will ever make another Yoshi game that is actually challenging to play again. Fortunately, if you're trying to get 100% with items, then the challenge is at least there.

    Fun: 6/10 Not really a game you can sit down and lay for a long period of time. The relaxing music is almost too relaxing and the repetitiveness will probably start lulling you to sleep after awhile playing it, but is a good game to pick up to relieve stress.

    Overall: 37/50: 74%
    Either a pass or play game. Not absolutely necessary for your Wii U library, but it's a good game to have if you want a relaxing game to play to pass time.
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  17. Oct 29, 2015
    10
    The great "Dinosaur/Yoshisaur" is BACK! This time in Yarn. Yoshi's Woolly World is very fun! There are a lot new features in this game like Mellow Mode, Some Badges, etc. This game is MUCH better than I expected. The graphics is one of THE best things in the game. The controls are easy to get used to, which is good. The Amiibo feature is THE best IMO. For example, you get a Yoshi as Mario,The great "Dinosaur/Yoshisaur" is BACK! This time in Yarn. Yoshi's Woolly World is very fun! There are a lot new features in this game like Mellow Mode, Some Badges, etc. This game is MUCH better than I expected. The graphics is one of THE best things in the game. The controls are easy to get used to, which is good. The Amiibo feature is THE best IMO. For example, you get a Yoshi as Mario, Yoshi as Luigi, and lots of other combinations. Hell, you can even unlock certain Yarn Yoshis in the game by crafting and putting them together. Multiplayer is fun as hell, love playing with my brother and it just keeps us smiling while Gaming (Lithium017 reference there, but I really mean it, it does bring a smile) playing together with someone can be very fun. The level designs are great, some are Challenging. Yoshi's Woolly World is one of the best Games I have ever played in my life and you should pick this and the Yarn Yoshi Amiibo if you ever get the chance to and if you hate YWW, you're WAY BEYOND silly as JB and BieberNinja. Expand
  18. Jun 28, 2015
    9
    This game is an eye-candy. It's a real treat to see Yoshi's world and all its inhabitants made into art and crafts materials. The details that the developers gave to this game is astonishing! It also plays really good with or without friends. I like everything about this game especially the soundtrack. It is so perfect and relaxing that I can listen to it all day. If you do a speed run andThis game is an eye-candy. It's a real treat to see Yoshi's world and all its inhabitants made into art and crafts materials. The details that the developers gave to this game is astonishing! It also plays really good with or without friends. I like everything about this game especially the soundtrack. It is so perfect and relaxing that I can listen to it all day. If you do a speed run and run through the levels without collecting the collectibles then you might find this game easy. But if you want to complete the whole game 100% then it is a challenging game. The collectibles are well hidden. I suggest you finish each level with everything collected before going to the next one. This game is really fun. And oh, the amiibo that came with it is so cute and detailed. But I recommend you to not remove it to the packaging because by the look of it, it may be easily get dirty. Overall, this game is a blast! Fun to play alone or with friends. I recommend you to play this game with headphones. :) Expand
  19. Jul 1, 2015
    10
    Bellissimo,coloratissimo e difficilissimo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. Feb 13, 2016
    7
    I just finished Yoshi's Woolly World and completed 100% of the game (Boss Tent, all collectibles, etc.), which took me about 20 hours. Overall, I can say that I really enjoyed the game and recommend that anyone who owns a Wii U at least rent it.

    Most of the negative reviews I read about this game, is that it is "too easy". Did I think it was easy? Yes. Did this take away from the fun
    I just finished Yoshi's Woolly World and completed 100% of the game (Boss Tent, all collectibles, etc.), which took me about 20 hours. Overall, I can say that I really enjoyed the game and recommend that anyone who owns a Wii U at least rent it.

    Most of the negative reviews I read about this game, is that it is "too easy". Did I think it was easy? Yes. Did this take away from the fun I had playing the game and trying to unlocking everything? No. Just because a game isn't insanely punishing or has a ridiculously high learning curve, doesn't mean that it can't be enjoyable. This is coming from someone that enjoys playing games such as Dark Souls and Bloodborne.

    Enjoy the game for what it is. A vibrant world with an adorable dinosaur that eats enemies and turns them into balls of yarn you can chuck at other enemies.
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  21. Nov 5, 2015
    10
    I was in the middle of world 1 when I realize how much I like this game.
    A little background I'm a 32 years old casual gamer who lately uses his wii u to unwind from work, and when he has time play PC games (like system shock 2, hl, portal, bioshock).
    But this Yoshi's Wooly World took me to another point in my life, while playing, suddenly I feel felt like I'm on my teens playing snes, I
    I was in the middle of world 1 when I realize how much I like this game.
    A little background I'm a 32 years old casual gamer who lately uses his wii u to unwind from work, and when he has time play PC games (like system shock 2, hl, portal, bioshock).
    But this Yoshi's Wooly World took me to another point in my life, while playing, suddenly I feel felt like I'm on my teens playing snes, I had a Mario World nostalgia that I couldn't believed. Everything is good the graphics, the level design, the user experience, the challenge of getting all the items in a course, the refreshing fact that you can have a new yoshi for every level, man even the amiibos look good.
    That's a good game, a game that not only entertains but a medium to go back to the days of yore.
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  22. Oct 29, 2015
    9
    The game is an incredible show of cuteness and creativity, not forgetting the fun of the already known Yoshi`s gameplay always had.
    The Wolly`s ambience is a very pleasure sight and gives a totally new look to the game, what paired with the soundtrack makes a very relaxing experience.
    Indeed, in my opinion, the most fun is the adaptations of the known Yoshi`s gamplay to the Wolly
    The game is an incredible show of cuteness and creativity, not forgetting the fun of the already known Yoshi`s gameplay always had.
    The Wolly`s ambience is a very pleasure sight and gives a totally new look to the game, what paired with the soundtrack makes a very relaxing experience.

    Indeed, in my opinion, the most fun is the adaptations of the known Yoshi`s gamplay to the Wolly World. Everyting is so detalied and, clearly, made with so care that overflows creavity.

    Do not deceive yourself. Yoshi`s Wooly World is not only a game for childrens, girls or any other preconception you can have. Is a game for people who loves videogames and doesn`t think that the only way of making games is with giant and, sometimes poor, opens worlds and realistic graphycs.
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  23. Nov 5, 2015
    10
    This is a terrific game that deserves anybody's attention. It's very creative, beautiful, and clever in every way. Grab yourself a buddy (or spouse), play this on co-op, and go for those collectibles! Yoshi's Woolly World is packed with fun secrets to find, and a lot of the levels are perfectly built for 2 players.

    If any review said the game was "too easy", they were playing it wrong.
    This is a terrific game that deserves anybody's attention. It's very creative, beautiful, and clever in every way. Grab yourself a buddy (or spouse), play this on co-op, and go for those collectibles! Yoshi's Woolly World is packed with fun secrets to find, and a lot of the levels are perfectly built for 2 players.

    If any review said the game was "too easy", they were playing it wrong. You could probably blow through all of these levels if you wanted to, but those people shouldn't be reviewing games, now should they? Sit back, hunt for treasures with a friend, and enjoy all of the work they put into this beautiful game.

    The soundtrack is top-notch, catchy goodness. The controls, gameplay, and design are solid. If this game doesn't get proper attention now, I'm confident it will later.

    Also, GameSpot's review is trash. Who's reviewing Nintendo games over there? A chimp?
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  24. Nov 9, 2015
    10
    Yoshi's Woolly World is surprisingly awesome. I am 30 years old and a fan of all sorts of games, but this particular game is proving to be one of the more thoughtful games on the Wii U. It's game play is excellent and the graphics are very well rendered.

    I would recommend this game to anyone! I cannot stop smiling while playing this game! If you need a game to make you feel better,
    Yoshi's Woolly World is surprisingly awesome. I am 30 years old and a fan of all sorts of games, but this particular game is proving to be one of the more thoughtful games on the Wii U. It's game play is excellent and the graphics are very well rendered.

    I would recommend this game to anyone! I cannot stop smiling while playing this game! If you need a game to make you feel better, this might be it.
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  25. Dec 16, 2015
    10
    a game that was just made to make you happy. that may sound gay, but this game is not ashamed of it. the disgrace is that this seems to be an exception in the gaming industry these days. a game that is gorgeous, fun, colorful, pretty, and with cool gameplay with enough to differentiate it from nintendo's other platforming franchises. oh, and -- would you believe it? -- it's not broken ata game that was just made to make you happy. that may sound gay, but this game is not ashamed of it. the disgrace is that this seems to be an exception in the gaming industry these days. a game that is gorgeous, fun, colorful, pretty, and with cool gameplay with enough to differentiate it from nintendo's other platforming franchises. oh, and -- would you believe it? -- it's not broken at launch! crazy, right? Expand
  26. Dec 12, 2015
    9
    Yoshi's Woolly World is a beautifully crafted game. It's artistic style is not only a cute sight, but creates some interesting game mechanics, such as the use of curtains and yarn balls. The game does a great job of following in past Yoshi's Island games in terms of collectables as well as adding even more to it through Yoshi Designs. So if you like collecting things, this game willYoshi's Woolly World is a beautifully crafted game. It's artistic style is not only a cute sight, but creates some interesting game mechanics, such as the use of curtains and yarn balls. The game does a great job of following in past Yoshi's Island games in terms of collectables as well as adding even more to it through Yoshi Designs. So if you like collecting things, this game will satisfy that need. While the game doesn't get all that difficult as you go along and the final boss isn't exactly as spectacular compared to Yoshi's Island or Yoshi's Island DS, the game still has its tricky moments through secret levels. And even if people do find it trickier than expected, the mellow mode makes for an easy way to scout out a level. Overall, Yoshi's Woolly World is a great Wii U title that is sure to capture the eyes of Yoshi fans of any age. Expand
  27. Jul 2, 2015
    10
    yoshi's woolly world is an excellent platformer well paced relaxing great soundtrack fun collectibles highly underrated one of nintendos finest and one of the last great games on the wii u based on what games are going to released for wii u in the future i recommend that everyone gets this a platformer for all ages 10/10
  28. Jul 28, 2015
    10
    this incredible game and since phases and level designi so incredible that magic Yoshis, this game is the bes plataformer 2d definetly on par with the SNES counterpart
  29. Oct 19, 2015
    10
    excelente juego de plataformas ideal para jugar con tus amigas o tu novia totalmente divertido y sobre todo hermoso graficamente!. ahora mi wii u esta conformada con mas de 20 titulos totalmente agradables y graficamente muy muy buenos!
  30. Jun 26, 2015
    10
    IT'S ABOUT TIME FOR GOODNESS SAKE! I can't believe that for 20 long years after that masterpiece of Yoshi's Island for SNES, the little green dinosaur didn't get another great game (the DS one was just alright, while Yoshi's Story and Yoshi's New Island..... UGH...). This game is BRILLIANT in every way, gameplay, graphics, music, longevity, difficulty, PERFECT. I couldn't ask more from aIT'S ABOUT TIME FOR GOODNESS SAKE! I can't believe that for 20 long years after that masterpiece of Yoshi's Island for SNES, the little green dinosaur didn't get another great game (the DS one was just alright, while Yoshi's Story and Yoshi's New Island..... UGH...). This game is BRILLIANT in every way, gameplay, graphics, music, longevity, difficulty, PERFECT. I couldn't ask more from a new Yoshi game! Welcome back Yoshi, I really missed you.... Expand
  31. Jul 1, 2015
    10
    una obra maravillosa y hermosa, realmente dificil llegar a conseguir todos los coleccionables pero este realmente me deja relajarme al jugarlo, muy contento con este juego, realmente algo de calidad para la consola.
  32. Oct 16, 2015
    10
    The cutest game I have ever played. Adorable Yarn Yoshi, endearing little puppy, gorgeous HD yarn world. Lots of puzzles and platforming, and a good deal of challenge. Dripping with heart, absolutely a joy!
  33. Jul 16, 2015
    7
    This game is fun but after I bought it I played it for awhile but it never caught me into that trance of just playing the game like slpatoon and shash 4 it is fun and charming but it isn't captivating enough at the moment of writing this review I am only up to world 3 but I haven't been caught into the trap of playing the game over others
  34. Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Incredibly well crafted game, love it! great music, great aesthetics, great UX. if you liked yoshi's island and aren't visually oblivious you'll love it too.
  35. Jul 1, 2015
    9
    So... It comes to this. People, compare this to Epic Yarn which got excellent reviews and stop complaining about the recent Nintendo E3! This is an easy to play platformer that gets periodically hard. The collecting is optional! It's just for completionist who want to unlock everything. And believe me when I played this game I became a completionist. The graphics are amazing! Pure Wool!So... It comes to this. People, compare this to Epic Yarn which got excellent reviews and stop complaining about the recent Nintendo E3! This is an easy to play platformer that gets periodically hard. The collecting is optional! It's just for completionist who want to unlock everything. And believe me when I played this game I became a completionist. The graphics are amazing! Pure Wool! The controls are few and to the point but variety is introduced very often making the game challenging. Amiibo use is great! Custom yoshis are also great! What more can I ask for? I got an excellent Yoshi game! Expand
  36. Oct 19, 2015
    10
    Finally a good Yoshi game, this game is fun & beautiful to look at, the controls are basic but work the gameplay is the most important factor & it's all there the levels vary from some being great & some just good but no level stood out as being bad. This is a very good game & shouldn't be missed
  37. Aug 4, 2015
    9
    Awesome, it is just Awesome! Its is one of the best games in the Yoshi´s Island franchise, it it much more fun then Yoshi´s new Island on the 3DS ! If you´ve played Yoshi´s Island on SNES or Yoshi Story on N64, this feels so much the same way.
  38. Oct 31, 2015
    7
    Kids will LOVE this game... It cute cuddly and it's very easy to play.. my 6 year old son love this game. If you are an adult though it's below average... Once you get used to the amazing graphics it's kinda boring because it is way too easy. Unless you want to unlock everything and find all secrets , then it is a little bit challenging. I feel they could have made a much better job withKids will LOVE this game... It cute cuddly and it's very easy to play.. my 6 year old son love this game. If you are an adult though it's below average... Once you get used to the amazing graphics it's kinda boring because it is way too easy. Unless you want to unlock everything and find all secrets , then it is a little bit challenging. I feel they could have made a much better job with this game... The origilan yoshis island is a much better game. Better buy from nintendo e-shop the original if you want a challenge. If you have kids though it is a must buy. Expand
  39. Dec 4, 2015
    9
    This is an awesome game for both kids and adults alike. Gameplay is near flawless. Characters are awesome. Graphics are as good as anything I have seen this generation on any system. This is borderline a must have for the Wii U console.
  40. Jan 2, 2020
    4
    I've figured I'd reword my previous review, to give a better, more sophisticated viewpoint on it.

    To sum it all up first and foremost, I actually stopped playing it very early on, and often found myself skipping stages with the skip badge just to get to the fun parts of the game, which were the fortresses and castles. I would certainly love to continue this game, but sadly, it never
    I've figured I'd reword my previous review, to give a better, more sophisticated viewpoint on it.

    To sum it all up first and foremost, I actually stopped playing it very early on, and often found myself skipping stages with the skip badge just to get to the fun parts of the game, which were the fortresses and castles. I would certainly love to continue this game, but sadly, it never really clicked with me, which is why I stopped.

    The graphics and soundtrack are great, I'll give Good-Feel that. It's very charming, and it really makes you feel happy inside. In fact, that's a big part of why I'm not rating this lower. Unfortunately, the visuals and soundtrack don't even make up for the uneventful, boring gameplay I've experienced from this I'm about to tell you.

    A lot of stages felt like a boring slog, where I was just running around trying to find the solution to a puzzle, or just simply getting to the goal, all of that with nothing really eventful or noteworthy in-game. This really killed the fun I could've had from this game, and that's why I'm giving this a negative review.

    Overall, I wouldn't really recommend this game at all if you have a low tolerance for running around aimlessly trying to find the solution or where there's not really much happening. If you're a general Yoshi fan and don't mind all that, be my guest. If you find a "thread" of truth in this game, I'm glad you enjoy it then. lol (Sorry, I couldn't think of a better joke. : ) )
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  41. Jun 29, 2015
    7
    So Yoshi is back after sooo many Years.

    And we get a wooly world version. I waited with the review after I played the game trought. What can I say? I have mixed feelings about it. Graphix look very nice ... HD Textures and that Yarn looks awesome, but I rather prefered a Yoshi Game with more Mature Looks. Its just a Personal Opinion of mine. Gameplay is decent. First 4
    So Yoshi is back after sooo many Years.

    And we get a wooly world version.

    I waited with the review after I played the game trought.
    What can I say? I have mixed feelings about it.

    Graphix look very nice ... HD Textures and that Yarn looks awesome,
    but I rather prefered a Yoshi Game with more Mature Looks. Its
    just a Personal Opinion of mine.

    Gameplay is decent. First 4 Worlds are really easy ,maybe too easy.
    I get it that Nintendo also want to reach to younger Audience, but
    why dont include 1.easy mode like this one and one Hard Mode for us
    "Donkey Kong Level" Player?

    The only thing that makes the game difficult is to find all collectables in the levels.
    I had to play alot of levels over and over again to reach that 100%

    Nice Try from Nintendo , but there is a feeling in the Air that they dont care much
    for the WIIU and waiting with the big games for NX...
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  42. Jan 12, 2016
    4
    I don't know why Nintendo insists on ruining good game franchises. They did it with Star Fox and to a lesser extent Legend of Zelda and Metroid.

    Nintendo fans get excited by a specific game franchise because of certain expectations they have from a name brand. Yoshi's Wolly World isn't a bad game by any means, but I was constantly just thinking about how I would have really just
    I don't know why Nintendo insists on ruining good game franchises. They did it with Star Fox and to a lesser extent Legend of Zelda and Metroid.

    Nintendo fans get excited by a specific game franchise because of certain expectations they have from a name brand.

    Yoshi's Wolly World isn't a bad game by any means, but I was constantly just thinking about how I would have really just liked a new Yoshi's Island.
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  43. Jan 12, 2017
    9
    Posiblemente el mejor juego de Wii U a excepción del mario 3d world. Graficos muy agradables y muy fluidos, mecanicas sencillas pero bien aprovechadas y dificultad en curva creciente, muuy recomendado.
  44. Sep 8, 2018
    6
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Platforming Adventure Was it fun? The game was okay, I kind of lost steam about half way through the game and ended up stopping. Are there any similar games? Its a Nintendo platformer but for me it was like playing a Kirby game. It was little too easy and not challenging enough for me to continue playing the game. Favorite World/Stage? I was
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Platforming Adventure

    Was it fun?

    The game was okay, I kind of lost steam about half way through the game and ended up stopping.

    Are there any similar games?

    Its a Nintendo platformer but for me it was like playing a Kirby game. It was little too easy and not challenging enough for me to continue playing the game.

    Favorite World/Stage?

    I was really excited when the Egypt stage was revealed. I usually like Egypt stages, they’re fun and I typically love the music but this was kind of bland but probably my favorite.

    Would you play it again?

    No, I don’t have much interest in playing this game again.

    Any Complaints?

    I hated the ground pounding in this game the most. It may sound stupid but I hated the fact to ground you only had to hit down. Every other platforming game I have played required you to hit down and a button. I ended up dyeing more than I would have liked because I would hit down in mid air (out of habit from other games) and then ground pund and plummet to my death.

    How many hours did you play it?

    I played this game for a little less than 6 hours. I was playing it and lost interest in the middle and decided not to play anymore.
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  45. Mar 25, 2020
    8
    Aw shucks. This game is so cute. It makes me want to tickle Yoshi's woolly willy.
  46. Apr 6, 2021
    0
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  47. Feb 4, 2022
    9
    Easily the 2nd best platformer on the Wii U, only behind Tropical Freeze. Definitely a must play for anyone who likes this genre. It's a shame the sequel wasn't as good.
  48. Jul 10, 2016
    9
    I love games I can play co-op with my daughter, and Yoshi was a great addition to that club, like Mario 3D World, Rayman, Kirby. The game was super cute, has excellent gameplay, gorgeous graphics, allowed us to use almost all of our 50 amiibo as Yoshi costumes, and has plenty of challenge after you beat it.
  49. Dec 28, 2015
    9
    One of the most enjoyable games I've ever played. It's awesome to look at and very satisfying to play and the main challenge is the puzzle in each level. I've never been a huge fan of side scrollers like Mario but this is a really fantastic game, the only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because it's not difficult it's more a brain teaser trying to find all the collectables in each level.One of the most enjoyable games I've ever played. It's awesome to look at and very satisfying to play and the main challenge is the puzzle in each level. I've never been a huge fan of side scrollers like Mario but this is a really fantastic game, the only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because it's not difficult it's more a brain teaser trying to find all the collectables in each level. If you're looking for a more relaxing and fun game to play this is definitely it! Expand
  50. Jan 12, 2016
    9
    Yoshi's Woolly World is yet another creative, superb outing for Nintendo. Think Super Mario 3D World meshed together with Kirby's Epic Yarn. Yes, it's every bit as good as it sounds. Woolly World is one of Yoshi's all-time best outings, right up there with Yoshi's Island for SNES. The creativity in this game is evident, with all of the new gameplay elements, such as crafting and throwingYoshi's Woolly World is yet another creative, superb outing for Nintendo. Think Super Mario 3D World meshed together with Kirby's Epic Yarn. Yes, it's every bit as good as it sounds. Woolly World is one of Yoshi's all-time best outings, right up there with Yoshi's Island for SNES. The creativity in this game is evident, with all of the new gameplay elements, such as crafting and throwing yarn balls, unraveling yarn structures and the brilliant amiibo functionality.

    Woolly World is absolutely beautiful. It's one of the best looking Wii U games out there with lush and vibrant colors. Music in the game ranges from acoustic to electronic and fits perfectly with the yarn-filled backdrops. The gameplay is as fun and fluid as can be, with excellent platforming. Whether you are going it alone or with a friend via local multiplayer, Yoshi's Woolly World is one adventure you should not miss out on.
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  51. Nov 14, 2021
    10
    I was able to play this game with my girlfriend who doesn’t play very many video games and we both loved it. It was easy to just get into without her having to learn that many controls. The graphics are very fun and collecting the flowers and the yarn added a lot of replay value. We always find ourselves going back to this game over and over again.
  52. Nov 28, 2015
    8
    Really loved this game at the start, but later levels are frustrating and really annoying, when the player gets stuck or dies it should be their own fault and not because the levels are poorly designed to make progress frustrating. Compare this game to the core Mario games developed by Nintendo and you will see what I mean, it's just bad that a game with Nintendo characters like this isReally loved this game at the start, but later levels are frustrating and really annoying, when the player gets stuck or dies it should be their own fault and not because the levels are poorly designed to make progress frustrating. Compare this game to the core Mario games developed by Nintendo and you will see what I mean, it's just bad that a game with Nintendo characters like this is subcontracted out to another developer. Expand
  53. Feb 1, 2016
    8
    The original Yoshi-based adventure game, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, was an excellent late surprise in the SNES library. Released as Nintendo's focus was already shifting to the Nintendo 64, it was a breath of fresh air with its highly innovative platforming mechanics and fresh pencil-like art style. Yoshi's Woolly World takes that game's legacy and runs with it, and while itThe original Yoshi-based adventure game, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, was an excellent late surprise in the SNES library. Released as Nintendo's focus was already shifting to the Nintendo 64, it was a breath of fresh air with its highly innovative platforming mechanics and fresh pencil-like art style. Yoshi's Woolly World takes that game's legacy and runs with it, and while it doesn't offer a lot of innovation this time around, it's the kind of sequel fans of the original game would undoubtedly sign for.

    Gameplay-wise, Woolly World is a fairly normal 2D platformer. You'll tackle different thematic worlds, each containing a few separate stages, as well as boss battles and a secret level. Yoshi's moves, including the air flutter and the egg-throwing mechanic, are back, and they remain excellent additions, even if they don't make quite as big an impression as they did when they were actually new ideas. Collectibles are present, of course: flowers unlock each world's secret level, special gems unlock Miiverse stamps, and the different-colored yarn rolls (my favorites) unlock fun new thematic costumes for Yoshi.

    While the level design is actually pretty great, even I must admit to feeling a little burned out by Wii U sidescrollers at this point, as the game's overall structure doesn't do much to differentiate itself from the likes of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and New Super Mario Bros U. It's comfort food, then, and not necessarily a game people will fawn over, but it's so pristinely crafted that the experience ends up quite fulfilling.

    As you may infer from screenshots, the art direction in the game is absolutely fantastic. The yarn theme is beyond adorable, and the characterization of the overworld as an actual table with knitting supplies goes a long way to pull players into the game's schtick. Both Yoshi and his enemies are all wonderfully animated, full of quirky little mannerisms, and the laid-back soundtrack offers the perfect vibe to just sit back and enjoy the whole thing.

    Sometimes things get a bit too laid back, though: the actual level of challenge on most stages is a bit too low, making most of the game too much of a walk in the park, especially when compared to the excellent Tropical Freeze. Exceptions are the secret levels, which often require precise platforming skills and masterful use of Yoshi's abilities. If you're going for 100% completion, you'll also find a very good challenge in tracking down all of the collectibles, even if some of them (specifically, the twenty marked gems in each stage) feel a bit unneeded in the face of more rewarding items. Still, it's a shame that more stages couldn't go a bit further in the difficulty department, especially with the level design being as good as it is.

    The game also features great local multiplayer mechanics and neat costume-based amiibo integration, rounding it up as a neat package for platforming fans. Even with an overall structure that has begun feeling a bit old again, Yoshi's Woolly World is a worthy entry in the series, and quite likely the best one since the original initially surprised us more than twenty years ago.

    Rating: 8.0
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  54. Nov 24, 2016
    10
    Great game i enjoy it yous hould too son buy it st great. wghat sles dshould i write here because idont know i have alreadtyysaid everytihgng i need to tell you poeple wo want tsee review otf this gaream game.
  55. Nov 11, 2016
    10
    Это замечательная игра. В ней хорошо абсолютно всё, начиная с музыки и заканчивая картинкой.
    Множество разнообразных уровней, с элементами которые больше нигде не повторяются, жаль что нет редактора уровней.
    Хоть игра и кажется лёгкой, но попробуйте пройти чтобы всё собрать, а бонусные уровни очень и очень сложны. Наверное лучший платформер и лучшая игра про Йоши.
    Это замечательная игра. В ней хорошо абсолютно всё, начиная с музыки и заканчивая картинкой.
    Множество разнообразных уровней, с элементами которые больше нигде не повторяются, жаль что нет редактора уровней.
    Хоть игра и кажется лёгкой, но попробуйте пройти чтобы всё собрать, а бонусные уровни очень и очень сложны.
    Наверное лучший платформер и лучшая игра про Йоши.
  56. Mar 4, 2018
    7
    "Yoshi's Woolly World" was, to me, a rather interesting Wii U game. Revealed in January of 2013, very early in the console's lifespan, as "Yarn Yoshi," Nintendo was relatively mum on the game for about a year and a half, giving some of us the impression that the game wouldn't make it out. Fast forward to E3 2014, and the game was shown off as "Yoshi's Woolly World" and released on the Wii"Yoshi's Woolly World" was, to me, a rather interesting Wii U game. Revealed in January of 2013, very early in the console's lifespan, as "Yarn Yoshi," Nintendo was relatively mum on the game for about a year and a half, giving some of us the impression that the game wouldn't make it out. Fast forward to E3 2014, and the game was shown off as "Yoshi's Woolly World" and released on the Wii U a little over a year later. For all the talk and all the wait, though, it honestly makes me a bit sad that the game just ended up being...acceptably good. Now sure, it was still enjoyable, but for how long the wait was, I kind of expected better.
    Even so, "Yoshi's Woolly World" definitely has some good things going for it. It's absolutely adorable and visually charming, and the art style of the "Yoshi" series blends itself perfectly with the yarn aesthetic. On top of that, the game does control pretty well, it's pretty fun to play, and it's very accessible and easy to get into. And it's surprisingly a bit lengthy for a kid-friendly 2D platformer: I didn't even go for all of the collectibles and I clocked in at about 9 and a half hours, which isn't too shabby overall.
    Unfortunately, the game itself, despite having some interesting mechanics that differ a bit from other "Yoshi" games, still feels like your standard "Yoshi" game, with eggs disguised as yarn balls. Now, that's not the WORST thing in the world, but for the game's change in art style compared to other titles in the series, it's a shame the gameplay feels so standard. On top of that, while the game is decently lengthy, and has plenty of collectibles, it's often a little TOO basic for its own good, and a lot of the boss fights are extremely repetitive. Don't be shocked if you find yourself getting a bit bored throughout the game.
    All things considered, "Yoshi's Woolly World" doesn't exactly deliver on all fronts, despite all of the speculation that came from the wait for the game. Even so, I can't deny that it is a pretty enjoyable and incredibly adorable platformer that's certainly worth at least one play. It's not the most memorable game in the world, and there are certainly far better Wii U games to sink your hours into, but all in all, there's definitely some fun to be had with "Yoshi's Woolly World."
    Final rating: 7 out of 10 "Good"
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  57. Feb 22, 2016
    10
    Otimo jogo , nada melhr que relembrar as aventuras de yoshi . graficos que levam o console no seu maior nivel , jogabilidade fluida e a melhor parte sem duvidas eh a trilha sonora , imperdivel
  58. Oct 22, 2015
    9
    One of the most aesthetically pleasing games I've ever experienced. The visuals are comfortable and vibrant, the music is perfectly fitting, and the general theme of the game is very inviting.

    In regards to Yoshi's Island, this game is the closest thing I've found to a successor. Yoshi's Woolly World plays and feels almost identically to Yoshi's Island. The controls feel a slight bit
    One of the most aesthetically pleasing games I've ever experienced. The visuals are comfortable and vibrant, the music is perfectly fitting, and the general theme of the game is very inviting.

    In regards to Yoshi's Island, this game is the closest thing I've found to a successor. Yoshi's Woolly World plays and feels almost identically to Yoshi's Island. The controls feel a slight bit (I'm talking micro-amounts) heavy, but it hasn't hindered my ability to play the game in any way. Just takes some getting used to, is all.
    The level mechanics are very similar as well. There are five flowers to collect per stage, just as there were in Yoshi's Island.
    In addition to flowers, there are also five Wonder Wools hidden in every stage. Collecting all five Wonder Wools in a stage will reward you with an alternate design for Yoshi, allowing you (and a second player, if you're playing co-op) to customize your Yoshi with one of over 50 color schemes.
    Red coins were replaced with Stamp Patches (20 in each stage, just like red coins), which will award you with a set of stamps to use with Miiverse upon collecting certain amounts.
    Stars were replaced with a health meter, with 20 maximum hearts instead of 30 maximum stars. Upon taking damage, you'll lose a certain amount of hearts (I believe 5). These can be very scarce, however, which can tempt you to restart a level just by being hit once in order to finish the level with a full health meter (for completion purposes).
    Needless to say, there's a huge amount of collectibles in this game, and just beating each level isn't enough to 100% the game, so there's a ton of replay value.

    Coins were replaced with beads, which are abundant in each level. Beads can be used to purchase Power Badges before starting a level, which can give you a variety of different bonuses and invulnerabilities to help you beat annoying levels and to make backtracking for collectibles that much easier.

    A ton of effort went into making this game, and every level shows it. One of the reasons people liked Yoshi's Island so much was that there was a new mechanic introduced in every single level. I'm currently on World 3 and this formula seems to be used for this game as well. Each level I've played so far is built around a brand new mechanic that hasn't been seen in the game before, keeping the game fresh throughout.

    My girlfriend and I have a blast with the cooperative mode. You can grab and spit each other out, or turn your partner into a yarn ball and throw them. This results in both hilarity and a very satisfying teamwork element.

    All in all, I can count the amount of flaws this game has on one hand, and I only brought them up to give an unbiased review; I've rarely complained about them while playing the game. If you're a fan of the original Yoshi's Island, and/or have been trying to find a good Yoshi game, you can't go wrong here. Yoshi's Woolly World is bursting at the seams with charm, beauty, and fun gameplay, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a better spiritual successor to Yoshi's Island than this. Definitely recommended.
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  59. Mar 30, 2016
    10
    If it was a rule to describe this wonderful game in a single word this word should be CUTE! This beautiful game is so cute, enjoying and unexpectedly deep that you can't expect just looking on the screenshots or youtube video. Keep in mind that the best way to play it in co-op mode, it plays much different than in single mode. This game brings a lot of beautiful moments for our family.If it was a rule to describe this wonderful game in a single word this word should be CUTE! This beautiful game is so cute, enjoying and unexpectedly deep that you can't expect just looking on the screenshots or youtube video. Keep in mind that the best way to play it in co-op mode, it plays much different than in single mode. This game brings a lot of beautiful moments for our family. Definitely must have game! Expand
  60. May 8, 2016
    10
    One of the most beautiful games ever created by Nintendo, Yoshi's Wooly World is on par with the SNES masterpice "Yoshi's Island". The graphics are the most creative I've seen since the 1995 game, everything is so alive. The music is fantastic , the Knitty Knotty Windmill music is one of the most memorable songs I've heard since Theme of Laura and Promise from Silent Hill 2 OST and ScarsOne of the most beautiful games ever created by Nintendo, Yoshi's Wooly World is on par with the SNES masterpice "Yoshi's Island". The graphics are the most creative I've seen since the 1995 game, everything is so alive. The music is fantastic , the Knitty Knotty Windmill music is one of the most memorable songs I've heard since Theme of Laura and Promise from Silent Hill 2 OST and Scars of Time from Chrono Cross. All sounds Yoshi makes are adorable. The gameplay is extremely fun and the level design is smart and challenging, the game got a high replay value because all of the extras to be unlocked from collecting hidden itens. One of the most cute and well crafted games ever made and a AAA title for the WiiU. Yoshi's Wooly World made the console worth for me. Thanks Nintendo, for delivering such amazing experience to us. Expand
  61. Jun 19, 2017
    8
    Yoshi's Wooly World is cute. It's level design might not be amazing, the levels might be a little easy but it still is cute fun. The Amiibo integration was cool and the Amiibo for the game were adorable. Overall it may not be extraordinary but it is cute fun.
  62. Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Simplemente genial. En el apartado gráfico tiene unas texturas muy hermosas con ese aspecto de lana del juego, un sonido acorde a este tipo de juegos del mundo de yoshi, una jugabilidad simplemente perfecta, sin lags ni nada por el estilo y sobretodo NO ES UN JUEGO ABURRIDO COMO MUCHOS DE LA INDUSTRIA DE HOY, siendo una delicia para los fans de las plataformas.
  63. May 20, 2018
    8
    yoshi wolly world nota 8.5................................................
  64. Nov 7, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just ran through it and didn't go out of my way to collect things, and i have to say: It's adorable and if you've played Yoshi's Story or Island or even both, it'll give you nostalgia. Well. not entirely, since the graphics are based on wool.

    Also, people are saying it's easy and short. The bosses are easy, but the levels are head scratchers at times.
    That is, if you don't use Mellow Mode or Badges. Sadly though, Mellow Mode doesn't help much in making it easier, as it's hover actually deters you in some levels, the badges though, i could say, might even be considered cheats.

    But all that is entirely optional.
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  65. Oct 17, 2015
    9
    Solid nine, if only because the difficulty is lacking. It's a feelgood game that you'd expect from Nintendo's little dragon-dinosaur thing. The music is cutesy, the controls are solid and not at all floaty.
  66. Oct 19, 2015
    9
    This game is simply gorgeous in music, display, function, and flow. It has a casual mode for those who would like to enjoy a stroll through the worlds looking for items in a relaxed way. Just perfect for older folks who want to unwind after a long work day. Playing transports the player into Yoshi's world due to its intriguing and delightful charm. Not many games offer such an immersingThis game is simply gorgeous in music, display, function, and flow. It has a casual mode for those who would like to enjoy a stroll through the worlds looking for items in a relaxed way. Just perfect for older folks who want to unwind after a long work day. Playing transports the player into Yoshi's world due to its intriguing and delightful charm. Not many games offer such an immersing experience combined with a light-hearted and adventurous spirit. Not a cake-walk by any means! Most players will find themselves repeating a level a couple of times in order to collect all the items. It is challenging, but not to the extreme. It is fast becoming one of my all time favorites. Expand
  67. Oct 22, 2015
    10
    El universo de yoshi es solo sonreír y divertirse sin mayor nivel de reto, entendiendo esto este juego no tiene defecto alguno, perfecto en todo sentido, recomendado para desestresarse y pasar un buen rato.
    Felicidades a Nintendo y a Takashi Tezuka.
  68. Oct 8, 2020
    9
    This game takes the gameplay elements and levels of the original classic Yoshi's Island and makes them a bit better.
    The levels are well-crafted and the intentionality and care put into them is strongly noticeable.
    While it's certainly easy to finish all the normal levels in the game, getting all the collectibles provides satisfying enough difficulty. Some are better hidden than others,
    This game takes the gameplay elements and levels of the original classic Yoshi's Island and makes them a bit better.
    The levels are well-crafted and the intentionality and care put into them is strongly noticeable.
    While it's certainly easy to finish all the normal levels in the game, getting all the collectibles provides satisfying enough difficulty. Some are better hidden than others, but they certainly add an additional layer of enjoyment and even depth to the game. Plus the yarn yoshis you get from each level are just cute.

    The 7 special levels (6 per world + one final one) are of medium difficulty, but getting everything in them will recquire precise inputs and a good grasp of the mechanics, making this game rewarding to master for those who are completionists.
    There's also the boss room that offers a decent challenge, and while the bosses you'll encounter in the world map are a bit easy, the boss room demonstrates quite well that they were certainly not lazily designed, all by just speeding the boss fights up by a factor of about 2.
    (You also get a bunch of Yarn Yoshis for completing the boss room, which is always nice.)

    All in all, very solid platform experience that stands there to show the maturation of the genre.
    8.5/10 for me, very underrated Wii U game I think.
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  69. Nov 22, 2020
    9
    this game is so god damn adorable and sweet that it gives me both forms of diabeetus
  70. Nov 5, 2015
    8
    This game is very cool and the ambition is very beutiful,amazing worlds,enemys ,the controls is very reconmended but this game is very easy and the final boss is very simple
  71. Nov 14, 2015
    8
    Graphical guti guti beautiful, good gameplay, story is cool at least not the pitch princess being captured by bawser, know it that's the game: p
    Final note: 8.1
  72. Feb 26, 2016
    9
    Man this game is beautiful, Yoshi´s woolly world is one of the best 2-D platformers i have ever played and that's saying alot since i played a TON of platformers in my life and this one is one of the greatest.

    STORY: Yoshi´s woolly world starts with kamek, the evil koopa wizard, transforming all the yoshi's of the island into skeins of wool, however a green and red yoshi manage to hide
    Man this game is beautiful, Yoshi´s woolly world is one of the best 2-D platformers i have ever played and that's saying alot since i played a TON of platformers in my life and this one is one of the greatest.

    STORY: Yoshi´s woolly world starts with kamek, the evil koopa wizard, transforming all the yoshi's of the island into skeins of wool, however a green and red yoshi manage to hide and go after kamek to restore the yoshi's back to their original form, the story is extremely simple, but fun.

    PRESENTATION: OH MY GOD!!!! THIS GAME IS BEAUTIFUL!!!, most of the world is made of yarn and other house things like velcro, buttons, ice, springs, etc, the environment's are great looking and all the things look dangerously cute, the enemies, bosses, characters, environment's, just downright everything looks and feels great, same applies to the music which is also great, there are 64 songs in total and they are all amazing.

    GAMEPLAY: First of all yoshi's woolly world plays like a typical yoshi game, you can run, jump and then do the flutter jump so you can get some extra air time, eat things to turn it into yarn balls, which you can use to do many things in this game like defeating enemies, fill up platforms that are incomplete, transform a chain chomp to a giant ball of yarn and then eat it to turn it back to normal in order to guide him to places you need him too go, yeah you get the point, the yarn aesthetics and mechanics are used to their maximum potential in this game and like i said you can do a lot of things with it.
    The levels are pretty long and there are (no joke) 40 collectables in each stage, which consists in 5 flowers, 5 skeins of wool, 20 stamps and 20 hearts, collecting all the flowers will unlock a secret world in each world, the skeins of wool will unlock a new skin yoshi, the stamps are for miiverse post's and the earth's don't do anything, however collecting all of this things in a level will grant you a star in the name of the level, collecting all the flowers of every level in every world will unlock a final level in center of the island which is the equivalent of champion's road of super mario 3D world, a super hard level that requires a lot of skill to complete aaaaaand if you collect everything in every level of every world you will unlock a platinum yoshi.
    After you beat the game you will unlock a boss run, fight all the bosses (which are great by the way, tho some of them can be pretty easy) on a harder difficulty, if you do this you will unlock a bronze, silver and gold yoshi. The game is compatible with amiibo, taping any amiibo will unlock a new skin yoshi plus if you have the yarn yoshi amiibo, you can create a second yoshi that follows your every move, tho it is chaotic just like the 2 player mode.
    While playing the game you can unlock badges that can help you in your journey, some of them can be really helpful like the one that let's you see almost every secret that a level has, and you are gona need it because this game is pretty challenging in terms of completing it 100%, this is because some of the collectables are hidden extremely well, however finding everything is not the hardest part for me, no that honor goes to trying to maintain the 20 hearts in every level, that's because (specially in the boss levels) you can only get hit so many time before you need to restart the entire level to try again!!!. So if you are gonna go for 100% completion you better be prepared because you will spend a lot of time, for me it was 27 hours!!!!, soooo yeah if you think that this game is not gonna be that long, that man, you don't know how wrong you are, because even when i played without 100% completion, the game still clocked at 12 hours!.

    In conclusion yoshi's woolly world is a great 2D platformer, with great controls, graphics, levels, length, music, gameplay, that i recommend to anyone with a wii u, i'll give it a 9/10.
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  73. Dec 6, 2015
    9
    Great amount of content and level variety and a top notch soundtrack,Best Yoshi game since the SNES original, Only downside is the enemies are too cute to kill at times XD
  74. Dec 25, 2015
    10
    It's a breath of fresh air for video games. Cute and artistic graphics, great gameplay, and I've never been so compelled by yarn. One of the top 5 Wii U games to date.
  75. Feb 5, 2016
    8
    A very cute Yoshi must-own game for every Wii U owner and Yoshi fan. It doesn't get built up that well compared to the original Yoshi's Island, but this new Yoshi adventure is a grand adventure you don't want to miss.
  76. Jan 2, 2016
    9
    This game is so beautiful and adorable... I don't know where to start. Those little yarn Yoshi's are just impossibly cute.

    It's a great game for kids just on the great graphics and cuteness alone - I feel I could almost walk into the TV and hug all those plushy Yoshi's. I can't, unfortunately, though I have hugged the Yarn Yoshi amiibo that came with mine. Besides the adorableness,
    This game is so beautiful and adorable... I don't know where to start. Those little yarn Yoshi's are just impossibly cute.

    It's a great game for kids just on the great graphics and cuteness alone - I feel I could almost walk into the TV and hug all those plushy Yoshi's. I can't, unfortunately, though I have hugged the Yarn Yoshi amiibo that came with mine.

    Besides the adorableness, the game is also fun to play. For younger kids who have trouble with tough games, playing through won't frustrate them. If you're older and want a good challenge, getting all the collectibles will satisfy a lot of you. The most hardcore gamers might find this a touch too easy, but this game will still appeal to most people. I definitely recommend it.
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  77. Jan 9, 2016
    9
    Graphically, it's an amazing game. Nintendo finds ways to turn every little thing into something related to yarn. For instance, a shy guy wields a crocheting tool instead of a spear. Some complain the game is too easy, but that really doesn't matter. This game gives you a special feeling that no other game gives. If this game was difficult, it would completely override that feeling. IGraphically, it's an amazing game. Nintendo finds ways to turn every little thing into something related to yarn. For instance, a shy guy wields a crocheting tool instead of a spear. Some complain the game is too easy, but that really doesn't matter. This game gives you a special feeling that no other game gives. If this game was difficult, it would completely override that feeling. I applaud Nintendo for making that decision. Not to mention., the collectibles are super fun to get, and they also give you twice as much playtime on the game. So what are the point of collectibles? First of all, there is wonder wool. They give you an adorable playable Yoshi as a reward. Next one is sunflowers. If you collect all the sunflowers in a world, you get a secret level. If you get all the wonder wool in that level, you get a Yoshi that has the appearance of a Nintendo console (which is awesome) Expand
  78. Jan 19, 2016
    10
    hermoso, gráficamente, no se necesita realismo, ya que lo importante es la diversión, cosa que sabe hacer muy bien Nintendo, lastima que las compañías de tercera parte le hayan dado la espalda al genial Wii U, pero no importa la única consola con mas de 90% de exclusivas, la mas leal con los usuarios, y la única que ofrece por lo que todos comenzamos en los videojuegos, y sigue apostandohermoso, gráficamente, no se necesita realismo, ya que lo importante es la diversión, cosa que sabe hacer muy bien Nintendo, lastima que las compañías de tercera parte le hayan dado la espalda al genial Wii U, pero no importa la única consola con mas de 90% de exclusivas, la mas leal con los usuarios, y la única que ofrece por lo que todos comenzamos en los videojuegos, y sigue apostando por hacer un producto de calidad, honesto, y divertido, aunado a la hermosa experiencia de arte. Expand
  79. Jan 18, 2016
    7
    On it's own it is a very cute and relaxing game to play, but compared to the original it's pretty bland. A lot of the challenge comes from finding all the secondary items. The music is pretty lack luster as well. A lot of the tracks are recycled throughout the different levels. I was most excited to be able to play co-op, but that has some some frustrating down falls. Minor things like notOn it's own it is a very cute and relaxing game to play, but compared to the original it's pretty bland. A lot of the challenge comes from finding all the secondary items. The music is pretty lack luster as well. A lot of the tracks are recycled throughout the different levels. I was most excited to be able to play co-op, but that has some some frustrating down falls. Minor things like not being able to simple walk past the other player and if you go slightly off screen from your partner, you automatically die, really bog down the enjoyment of playing with someone else.

    If you are not familiar with the original version of the game, I would say give it a try. But if you are a large fan of the original, don't get your hopes up too high.
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  80. Jan 29, 2016
    9
    Uno de los pocos juegos realmente adaptado a todas las edades. Disfrutable para los por su profundidad de exploración y cantidad de logros a conseguir, y asequible a niños de cinco años por su ayudas opciones (modo relajado, un perrete que te ayuda, un segundo yoshi si usas el amiibo e incluso posibilidad de saltarte un nivel con el que no hay manera). Además es muuuuuuy bonito, bienUno de los pocos juegos realmente adaptado a todas las edades. Disfrutable para los por su profundidad de exploración y cantidad de logros a conseguir, y asequible a niños de cinco años por su ayudas opciones (modo relajado, un perrete que te ayuda, un segundo yoshi si usas el amiibo e incluso posibilidad de saltarte un nivel con el que no hay manera). Además es muuuuuuy bonito, bien hecho, cuidado y con una duración correcta. Expand
  81. Apr 30, 2016
    9
    El juego es original, para mi gusto un poco tedioso, pero se rescata totalmente con la musica que esta maravillosa y el diseño de los niveles, el uso de los amiibos me parecio bastante simple, en general es un muy buen juego, sin duda va para mi coleccion personal de juegos
  82. Jun 7, 2016
    10
    This game is awesome. First things first the amiibo compatibility is some of the best because almost all amiibo give you special woolly costumes for Yoshi and they are done very well. Yes this game is somewhat of a collect-a-thon but I love it for that reason. If you are completionist this game is for you! The graphics are stunning. This game can actually be challenging. With great levelThis game is awesome. First things first the amiibo compatibility is some of the best because almost all amiibo give you special woolly costumes for Yoshi and they are done very well. Yes this game is somewhat of a collect-a-thon but I love it for that reason. If you are completionist this game is for you! The graphics are stunning. This game can actually be challenging. With great level design and so many collectibles to find this will keep you busy! I feel like this game is sadly underrated and deserves more attention. Expand
  83. Jul 28, 2016
    9
    My only problem with the game is that it ripoffs Kirby's Epic Yarn but besides that the gameplay is how you expect from a yoshi game and the game is the 2nd cutest of the yoshi games.
  84. Aug 18, 2016
    8
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  85. Dec 3, 2016
    10
    A beautiful mark in the Wii U history for sure. The graphics are cute and and actually more cute than Kirby's Epic Yarn. The story well copies Kirby's Epic Yarn I think again its much more cute and makes more sense. I thought this game would get better reviews but the critics gave it 78 which makes me puzzled and the user score is a good score I thought it would be more acclaimed butA beautiful mark in the Wii U history for sure. The graphics are cute and and actually more cute than Kirby's Epic Yarn. The story well copies Kirby's Epic Yarn I think again its much more cute and makes more sense. I thought this game would get better reviews but the critics gave it 78 which makes me puzzled and the user score is a good score I thought it would be more acclaimed but either way its my opinion and I love this game. Expand
  86. Jan 28, 2020
    7
    Un juego bastante entrenido y con esa originalidad de crear un mundo de estambre, el cual es muy bien ligado con el mundo de Yoshi, lo unico malo de este juego es su muy corto modos de juego y su historia muy probre, que al llegar a la final diras ¿Eso es todo?
  87. Jan 4, 2017
    10
    This is the game that my boyfriend and I play after having a crappy day at work, or some otherwise stressful situation. It's fun, relaxing, and very aesthetically pleasing. The music is pretty calming too. Overall a really fun game!
  88. May 23, 2017
    8
    This game has gotten some unfair backlash. For completionists, this game is a nightmare, but for a game to play casually, this game is great. The level design is original and the gameplay is good, what more do you need?
  89. Mar 13, 2017
    9
    this is a very pleasant game the visuals are gorgeous i know i,m supposed to be manly and all that crap but this is the cutest game i have ever seen plus the game play is really fun it reminds me a lot about the original yoshis island all the the levels are original and often uses the yarn gimmick instead of just having as a visual component so this a fun game so if you have a wii u ithis is a very pleasant game the visuals are gorgeous i know i,m supposed to be manly and all that crap but this is the cutest game i have ever seen plus the game play is really fun it reminds me a lot about the original yoshis island all the the levels are original and often uses the yarn gimmick instead of just having as a visual component so this a fun game so if you have a wii u i highly recommend you pick up this game Expand
  90. JPK
    Jun 8, 2019
    9
    Very Cute
    Yoshi’s Woolly World is definitely a beautifully crafted and creative.
  91. Sep 16, 2017
    9
    Well the game is well rounded, the yarn visuals are pretty neat over there, well overal feels like a Yoshis Island but the collectibles serve a bigger porpuse (Flowers open new levels, yarn unlocks new Yoshis, stamps serve as miiverse stamps). The extra levels can get so damn hard that you would want some badges to wear there, the only mid complain is how it resembles too much on YoshisWell the game is well rounded, the yarn visuals are pretty neat over there, well overal feels like a Yoshis Island but the collectibles serve a bigger porpuse (Flowers open new levels, yarn unlocks new Yoshis, stamps serve as miiverse stamps). The extra levels can get so damn hard that you would want some badges to wear there, the only mid complain is how it resembles too much on Yoshis Island down to the last battle with Baby Bowser, but this time cooler, and well, having a 2 player Yoshis Island is well recibed. Expand
  92. Nov 14, 2017
    10
    Splendid Game, Looks Beautiful, Graphically Looks Good and very Woolly. It has an amazing story, while having some of the best music I've ever heared while having amazing levels. I cannot say anything else about this game, it is too good to be true for the Wii u!
  93. Apr 25, 2019
    8
    I can't disagree, but this game is kinda good, it's cute, amiibo compatible are charming & the levels are so fun!
  94. Feb 11, 2022
    9
    a very pleasant adventure all around, and one the best yoshi games of all time.
  95. Odh
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    This game doesn't reinvent the wheel, but might just be a perfect 2D style platformer? I mean I loved Yoshi's Island, didn't even mind the crying Mario, but this game surpasses that classic in many ways. The collect-a-thon for completionists in unlocking new levels is executed much better than Yoshi's Island. Controls are perfect, levels are imaginative where each stands out, not even sureThis game doesn't reinvent the wheel, but might just be a perfect 2D style platformer? I mean I loved Yoshi's Island, didn't even mind the crying Mario, but this game surpasses that classic in many ways. The collect-a-thon for completionists in unlocking new levels is executed much better than Yoshi's Island. Controls are perfect, levels are imaginative where each stands out, not even sure they use the same mucic twice in any level? Music is really good, the wool art design is great, and I really can't point to any flaws for this style of game? Other than it is one of the oldest genres, so most ideas have been done before, but everything is done so well here. Very few 2D style platformers that I can honestly say I enjoyed more, its a great representation of the genre that checks every box while being a lot of fun with perfectly balanced challenge to unlock the hidden levels and beat them where the real challenge comes in. Expand
  96. Dec 10, 2022
    5
    тот же mario 3d world только с боку зачем мне хрен да редька если тут лук с капустой.
    Чисто для дитятей и легки уровень есть для такой делемы
  97. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The first truly worthy successor to Yoshi's Island, iterates on the franchise's best concepts while dropping the worst ones, all set to an adorable wool and plush aesthetic.
  98. Jul 1, 2020
    7
    very good looking game but gameplay could have been better. Wishing more games like this
  99. Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Divertido, variado y artísticamente precioso. La curva de dificultad tarde en apuntalarse, pero en el último mundo es un verdadero reto conseguir todos los coleccionables de una tirada. Plataformas ejemplar.
  100. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    I was not expecting much when I picked this game up for 20 dollars and the mainstream reviews but There’s collectibles like the original yoshi island and the music art and gameplay is very enjoyable. A good amount of levels and secret levels. co-op is also alot of fun. It seems the people know how good this game is on here.
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 83
  2. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. Dec 23, 2015
    90
    Yoshi's Woolly World manages, with great success, is accessible and yet difficult, old and yet new.
  2. Nov 18, 2015
    80
    Not every level in Yoshi’s Woolly World is a winner, and the game suffers in comparison to the absolutely magical Super Mario 3D World, which still easily ranks as the Wii U’s best platformer. But it deftly pulls off the trick of being both stupendously cute and technically well-crafted, appealing to youngsters drawn in by the sweet plush Yoshis and to more skilled gamers looking to challenge their reflexes and item-hunting skills.
  3. 90
    Overall, Yoshi’s Woolly World is a “Nintendo” game at its finest. The game not only draws in gamers with a captivating art-style and excellent soundtrack, but it also keeps them engaged with spectacular and diverse gameplay elements. Fortunately, Yoshi’s Woolly World packs in a wealth of options too, which accommodate new players as well as Nintendo veterans alike.