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Switch 2 - 5/21/2026
Join Yoshi for a new adventure in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2026. One day, on the island where Yoshi and his friends live, a peculiar talking book named Mr. E suddenly falls from the sky. This peculiar book’s pages contain information about unusual creatures, so Yoshi decides to jump in and help investigate! As Yoshi wanders through the book, you'll make all sorts of discoveries about the creatures you find and those discoveries will be written down. You'll find lots of unusual creatures residing within the book – a page-turning adventure awaits!
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Critic average
79
Average of 66 scored external reviews.
User average
90
Average of 1 saved user rating.
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Critic avg
79
66 scored reviews
Total coverage
66
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50–100
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Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 79 across 66 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Showing 21-30 of 66 matching critic reviews. 66 total critic reviews. Page 3 of 7.
‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book’ Review: A Creative, Joy-Inducing Puzzle Adventure
Published 5/27/2026
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80
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Read originalYoshi and the Mysterious Book - Switch 2 Review
Published 5/26/2026
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80
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Read originalYoshi and the Mysterious Book
Published 5/26/2026
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalYoshi and the Mysterious Book Review: A Charming, Disjointed Adventure
Published 5/26/2026
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60
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Read originalReview - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Published 5/26/2026
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80
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Read originalYoshi and the Mysterious Book
Published 5/25/2026
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80
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Read originalReview: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Published 5/24/2026
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalYoshi and the Mysterious Book Review: A Charming, Yet Ultimately Unfulfilling Read
Published 5/23/2026
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50
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Read originalYoshi and the Mysterious Book Review | Whimsical Discoveries
Published 5/21/2026
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70
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Read originalYoshi and the Mysterious Book Review
Published 5/21/2026
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94
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