Review round-up: Yoshi's Woolly World

A proper stitch-up

While Yoshi's Woolly World may not be the best reviewed game of the year, it is without a doubt the most adorable. Seriously, this game is so cute it should probably come with some sort of government health warning. Developed by Good-Feel, the team behind Kirby's Epic Yarn, and overseen by Yoshi's Island producer Takushi Tezuka, Yoshi's Woolly World is the latest platforming game to land on the Wii U. Question is, is the finished game any good, or is Nintendo trying to pull the wool over our eyes?

So far, the game's been picking up some pretty solid reviews, with Nintendo-lovers and platform junkies in particular, singing its praises.  Hobby Consolas dished out the highest score, awarding Yoshi's  newest outing a score of 92/100. They loved the game's graphics, as well as its ability to surprise the player, saying it was far above your average platforming game.

Nintendo Life gave the game a 9/10, as did XGN, and Vandal Online, all of which singled out the game's singular presentation and diversity of content. 

IGN were less impressed, calling Yoshi's latest a 'fragmented and forgettable experience'. While they acknowledged that the game throws plenty of interesting mechanics at the player, they didn't feel as if they were being used to their full potential. 

All in all, the game's reviews have been pretty positive, and the chatter surrounding the title from players in the EU who have already got their hands on a copy is glowing . Suffice it to say, if you're an avowed Ninty or platforming fan, this one's for you. Also, did we mention how cute it looks?