Yoshi And The Mysterious Book: The Kotaku Review

Kotaku says Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is inventive and visually charming, with a picture-book style that stands out.

The game leans into experimentation: Yoshi explores a magical encyclopedia by testing how creatures react to different actions.

Kotaku praises the many clever, creature-based level ideas but says the experience lacks depth and traditional platforming stakes.

Despite its imagination, the review argues the game feels hollow and emotionally thin at its core.