Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Reviews Are Split, But That Might Be the Point

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is here on Nintendo Switch 2, and the reviews are painting a pretty clear picture. This is not a traditional challenge-focused platformer. Reviewers are describing it as a cozy, creative, discovery-driven Yoshi game built around exploration, experimentation, and charm. Some outlets are praising it as one of the most refreshing Yoshi games in years, while others feel it may be too gentle or lack the ambition players expect from a full Nintendo release. Today we’re breaking down the review roundup, what critics are saying, and whether Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is being judged for what it actually is, or what fans expected it to be. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launched for Nintendo Switch 2 on May 21, 2026. Discord: http://n64josh.com/discord Twitch: https://twitch.com/n64josh Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/n64josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/n64josh Instagram: https://instagram.com/n64josh Facebook: https://facebook.com/n64josh Website https://n64josh.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.