A.J. Maciejewski
Video ChumsVideo Chums Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review
Published 5/19/2026
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Switch 2 - 5/21/2026
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
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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79
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90
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Critic avg
79
66 scored reviews
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66
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50–100
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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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66 included scored reviews
90–10012 reviews · 18%
80–8935 reviews · 53%
70–7911 reviews · 17%
Below 708 reviews · 12%
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Nathan Birch
WccftechYoshi and the Mysterious Book Review — Nintendo's Switch 2 Exclusive Ditches Platforming Challenge for a Picture-Book Sandbox of Creatures
Published 5/19/2026
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80
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Read originalJordan Biordi
CGMagazineYoshi and the Mysterious Book (Nintendo Switch 2) Review
Published 5/19/2026
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalBobby Pashalidis
Console CreaturesYoshi and the Mysterious Book Review
Published 5/19/2026
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80
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Read originalScott Duwe
DestructoidYoshi and the Mysterious Book review - Adorable discoveries await – Destructoid
Published 5/19/2026
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85
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Read originalChristian Donlan
EurogamerYoshi and the Mysterious Book review - the loveliest, most playful series of surprises
Published 5/19/2026
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80
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Read originalFrancesco Mocerino
Everyeye.itYoshi and the Mysterious Book Recensione: un platform semplice ma ricco di fantasia
Published 5/19/2026
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75
-4 vs critic avg
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GameblogTEST Yoshi and the Mysterious Book : poétique et magique, une nouvelle pépite sur Nintendo Switch 2
Published 5/19/2026
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90
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Read originalSteve Watts
GameSpotYoshi And The Mysterious Book Is About Curiosity, Not Conquest
Published 5/19/2026
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70
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Read originalSam Cawley
GAMINGbibleYoshi And The Mysterious Book's Charm Doubles As The Game's Most Divisive Feature
Published 5/19/2026
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