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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 41 reviews

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Customers enjoy Yoku's Island Express's unique blend of pinball and adventure gameplay, praising its clever combination of pinball and Metroidvania styles. The vibrant graphics also receive positive feedback. Many players highlight the game's value for its price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Fun, Platformer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This psuedo platformer is just weird enough.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I saw this game in a "you missed these games" article and it looked weird enough to make me want to give it a shot. It's a platformer where instead of jumping and blasting your way through to advance, there are integrated pinball segments that you must beat to continue. It shouldn't work but it does. Note: there are a few times where I was not sure where I was going but figured it out eventually. Both my daughters watched me play and are now going through it. It's fun. Hopefully they'll make a sequel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Platformer, Soundtrack

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One part pinball, One part platformer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Yoku's Island express is a 2D platformer title based around pinball physics. Yes, you read that correctly. Admittedly enough this concept works really well. That and the game has a great story and a fun soundtrack to boot. Give Yoku's Island a try, it's unexpectedly fun and enjoyable. (I bought this title on multiple platforms and am reusing the review that I wrote for the Nintendo Switch version.)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Platformer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An inovative game that is a lot of fun!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've never played anything quite like this game. I am not a fan of pinball games, but somehow, I found this game very enjoyable! Think of it as an platformer, action pinball game with fun graphics, an easy story, and smooth responsive gameplay. It is definitely innovative and is well worth your time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pinball/platform adventure!! = Fun!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are you fan of platform games and pinball you should definitely pick this game up it was on sale for 12.99 when I bought it and you can't go to wrong with the price.I picked it up on the Xbox and the graphics are really good .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fun

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    More fun than a ball of dung!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Holy cow. So i never really thought of myself as a gamer. But i bought this game (and several others) and it's great! You play the role of Yoku, a tiny dung beetle who comes to the island to become the new postmaster. But when he arrives, he finds the island is in trouble- but great news! Yoku can set things to rights! The challenges are all done with pinball mechanics, with each new area of the map opening up as you complete minute objectives. I'm about 45% done with the game and the has not been a single moment of play that i haven't loved. Great game!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fun, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Got it for 7.99 currently on sale for 4.99

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So If anyone is interested I highly recommend picking It up for that cheap. Loads of fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fun

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Game is very entertaining

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is very unique in how it combines pinball and platforming. Game is really fun

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics
    Cons mentioned:
    Difficulty

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A good game for the kids

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A fun game which has great graphics, sometimes difficult.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Platformer, Soundtrack

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazingly Different

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What a game, great soundtrack and concept. Metroidvania meets pinball! what a combo

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The kids love it

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've not played the game yet, just observed. My son's birth love the games it's a gorgeous game to look at, and it's pretty straightforward but challenging for them *and 3 and 6* we need more games like this. The market is already saturated with FPS games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fun

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A great take on a pinball game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an option concept it mixes pinball with a venture with RPG and it's very funny it is very good if it was put out by a lesser-known company it would be more popular if you'd like to come by if you like Adventure this is a must-have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Platformer

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Unique Game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a charming and unique game that incorporates pinball mechanics with platforming and adventure gameplay. The graphics are very vibrant. Recommended if you are looking for something a little different.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fun

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    arcade pinball action

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you like action arcade games and are a pinball fan as well, this hybrid mix of both will give you hours of family fun with the kids!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Voice

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pinged

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is addictive...the "voice" / sound is NOT entertaining. It distracts from the phenomenal game play.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fun

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Game

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fun little game for the xbox system, Got this for my daughter and I ended up playing it .. lot of fun

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Difficulty

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pinball type side scroller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to control, fast paced pinball based side scrolling adventure game with missions. Can be challenging,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fun

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good game

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fun game. For the price I really enjoyed it! Definitely a good pickup

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game for the price , got it for $6 on sale.... very nice

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loved it!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I thought it was very cute. It was a little short but it was definitely worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Platformer

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Unique Game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Yoku's Island Express is a cross between pinball and platforming. Fun game!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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