Yoshi's Woolly World

 Wii U
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 480 Ratings

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  1. fittywest13
    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. SidTheEpic
    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.    … Expand
  3. Grampasso
    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. Benji_Nottz
    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.    … Expand
  5. SileSixEcho
    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. Tbone413
    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. Chaotic-Strike
    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. IHeartIwata
    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. jessda123
    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. Jordan_Rivera
    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. wuyuankai
    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    … Expand
  12. kerubimon
    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. Jezebel95
    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. amstans
    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. Starlord
    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    … Expand
  16. SuperWooper
    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.    … Expand
  17. Beastprogamer
    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. XSydburn04
    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. Eddie666
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    Bellissimo,coloratissimo e difficilissimo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. Bryguy1982
    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.    … Expand
  21. robalarcon
    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.    … Expand
  22. HaruAlexandre
    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.    … Expand
  23. aanieze
    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?    … Expand
  24. MuffinIsAwesome
    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.    … Expand
  25. awholenother
    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. SuperMatt777
    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. KING_KUDOS
    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. robsonlima8888
    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. takoDGO
    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. Thephantom93
    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
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Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best Wii U Game of 2015
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#5 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
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#2 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 83
  3. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 23, 2015
    90
    Yoshi's Woolly World manages, with great success, is accessible and yet difficult, old and yet new.
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  2. Yahoo!
    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.
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  3. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Nov 17, 2015
    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.
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