Yoshi and the Mysterious Book review roundup ahead of Switch 2 launch
gamingMay 19, 2026431,325
Good-Feel's Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on Switch 2 on May 21 and has received generally positive but mixed early reviews. Metacritic lists an 81 Metascore from 71 critic reviews, with individual scores spanning roughly 6/10 to 10/10. Reviewers praise the game's visuals, charm, family-friendly puzzle-platform gameplay and emphasis on exploration, while many criticize its slow pacing and lack of difficulty or depth for experienced players. GameSpot gave it 7/10 and called it an audacious experiment, making the title a notable, softer-aimed launch entry that highlights Good-Feel's willingness to expand what a platformer can be.
