Platforms
- PCMay 29, 20188.6playscore8.67 Critics9.61.34K Players
- PlayStation 4May 29, 20188.4playscore8.38 Critics9.21.21K Players
- Xbox OneMay 29, 20188.6playscore8.615 Critics9.1399 Players
- Nintendo SwitchMay 29, 20188.2playscore8.416 Critics8.4102 Players
44 critic reviews · 14 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- One of the most pleasant surprises of the year, Yoku’s Island Express is an adorable little game with tons of heart and originality. It needed an extra tinkering here and there but overall this is a fantastic start to a promising series of games in the future. Who would have imagined that pinballs and metroidvania would be such a match made in heaven?
Leo Faria · Jul 28, 2018 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - That’s really all there is to Yoku’s Island Express. It’s not a difficult or complicated game, it just knows what it wants to do and executes with amazing precision. If you’re a fan of pinball looking for a unique experience, this is the first game I can recommend unconditionally. For someone who enjoys Metroidvanias, the flipper action provides a great set of mechanics to get you around town. Even if you don’t fit into these categories, I’d recommend stopping by Yoku’s island and having a look around. It’s pretty chill.
Alex Santa Maria · Jul 05, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Like almost everything else in this generous, considerate game, it’s been built with player convenience in mind. And if that means it’s a little too gentle for some—or too slow for pinball connoisseurs—it’s a trade-off Villa Gorilla seems happy to accept. In its unassuming way, this is a remarkable achievement for a debut, combining two of the oldest types of game into something that feels daisy-fresh. Now that’s worth making a noise about.
Chris Schilling · Jun 08, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The game’s audio and visual design is simply joyous and the large game world seamlessly combines its pinball puzzles with some brilliant level designs. While traversing the large map does get frustrating at times, Yoku’s Island Express’ main quest never drags, and with its slate of fun abilities, quirky supporting characters and a generous amount of optional content, Yoku’s Island Express is a unique journey that’s refreshing and just straight up fun.
Alexander Pan · Jun 05, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - There's also some slowdown when moving quickly from area to area using the fast travel system. It's possible other platforms don't have this problem, but it was only a minor annoyance in any case. Yoku's Island Express is a delight, plain and simple. It's gorgeous, plays beautifully, and I hope it's the start of a new franchise, because I want to play a lot more of this.
Kevin McClusky · May 31, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Yoku’s Island Express is an achievement in itself, effortlessly mashing up two polar-opposite genres that ultimately goes hand in glove to wonderful effect. This excellent foundation is upheld by its endearing, well developed and interwoven locations, bolstered further by a cast of lovable characters and a warming story. Minor frustrations regarding traversal to the side, this is a perfect example of meaningful innovation.
Mark Sherwood · May 29, 2018 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Yoku's Island Express is wholly unique - a seamless blend of platformer, pinball, and puzzle game that never outstays its welcome our wears out its charming visual style. Highly recommended.
William Murphy · May 29, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - As you watch Yoku’s ball fling the dung beetle helplessly across Mokumana Island for the hundredth time, it’s hard not to come to the realisation that Yoku’s Island Express is a rare and special treat. This part-open world pinball adventure game, part-Metroidvania likely baffled when the idea was discussed early on but has been created with such careful precision that the end result is nothing short of sensational.
Alex Seedhouse · May 29, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Street Fighter 30th Anniversary es todo un homenaje a la lucha de referencia en 2D de los noventa. 12 recreativas que esconden detrás de sí el mejor legado de la saga de Capcom, con nombres destacados como Hyper Fighting, Super SFIIT, Alpha 3 o Third Strike, que gozan de la posibilidad de ser disfrutados en modo entrenamiento y online. Solo por ellos ya valdría la pena un recopilatorio. Pero este pack tiene bastantes más secretos.
John Cal McCormick · May 29, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Yoku’s Island Express is the open-world pinball adventure you never knew you wanted, but that you desperately need to play. The vibrant art, expansive world, and fun story come together with the best elements of metroidvania and pinball games to create a new experience unlike anything else out there.
Chandler Wood · May 29, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Yoku’s Island Express is an open world/metroidvania-style pinball adventure, Seamlessly blending platform navigation with pinball mechanics across a large open world.
Developer: Villa Gorilla