August issue out July 13 (Australia) July 27 (NZ)

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

Yoshi’s latest adventure begins with a thud as a talking book literally falls out of the sky and lands on his island. This isn’t your usual run‑and‑jump Yoshi game. Once you dive into Mr. E’s pages via his magnifying glass, the world shifts into a gorgeous, sketchy, stop‑motion style that feels like a colouring book has come to life. It looks gorgeous! Plus, instead of racing to the end of a level, the fun comes from poking around, experimenting and figuring out how every creature behaves. Inside Mr. E’s magical book, Yoshi isn’t just platforming, he’s researching. Your goal is to study creatures, discover their quirks and add that information into Mr. E’s pages. Plus, you can make use of their abilities to solve puzzles or progress. For example, Crazee Dayzees taste sweet, can ride on Yoshi’s back and can help flowers bloom. Dandelion fluff can freeze enemies or crack rocks. It’s slower, calmer and way more about curiosity than speed. Lots of fun and unlike Mr. E, you don’t need a magnifying glass to enjoy it.

Format: Switch 2

Rating: 4.5/5

Verdict: Makes Research Fun

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