SummaryTake Yoshi on an adventure to remember in Yoshi Land for Nintendo Wii U. Enjoy dual-screen control thanks to the Wii U Touchscreen GamePad, while you'll also be able to experience full integration with Nintendo's MiiVerse service.
Rated Efor Everyone
Developer:Good-Feel
Yoshi's Woolly World
Wii U
Released On:
Oct 16, 2015
Metascore
Generally Favorable
78
User score
Generally Favorable
8.5
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
78
76% Positive
63 Reviews
63 Reviews
24% Mixed
20 Reviews
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0% Negative
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Oct 19, 2015
96
There's always something new and fresh to discover, plus plenty of worthwhile collectibles to seek out.
Jun 22, 2015
90
Yoshi's Woolly World is a fun game that barely repeats itself. There's just so much to discover.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.5
82% Positive
462 Ratings
462 Ratings
13% Mixed
73 Ratings
73 Ratings
5% Negative
30 Ratings
30 Ratings
Jul 9, 2026
10
There is no better word to describe Yoshi’s Woolly World than whimsical. Each level is very well designed, not just by how obstacles and rewards are placed but also how the levels look. Yoshi completely nails the art style here and he looks so cute being knitted together. The music is also incredible! Fluffin’ Puffin Babysitting is such an amazing track and the same goes for Shy But Deadly. One notable collectable comes in the Wonder Wool, which gives you a brand new Yoshi design if you find all in one level, which is amazing because there is like 200+ Yoshi **** terms of 100%, I highly recommend going for it. Though if I were to have one issue it would be having to clear the level with full health. I’d rather just find all of the collectibles for 100%, but how it is isn’t bad. The badge system is really cool and the bosses (especially the turbo ones) are great. Yoshi’s Woolly World is one of the best 2D platformers Nintendo has published.
Jun 10, 2026
10
Video games are often remembered for their gameplay, graphics, and creativity. One game that excels in all of these areas is Yoshi's Woolly World. Released for the Wii U in 2015, the game stands out as one of the best platformers Nintendo has ever made. Through its unique art style, relaxing gameplay, and charming level design, Yoshi's Woolly World provides an experience that is both fun and memorable for players of all **** of the game's greatest strengths is its visual presentation. Instead of using traditional graphics, the entire world is made from yarn, fabric, buttons, and other craft materials. Every character and environment looks as if it was handmade. This creative art style gives the game a warm and cozy atmosphere that separates it from other platformers. The attention to detail is impressive, with yarn unraveling, knitted enemies, and fabric landscapes making the world feel alive.Another reason the game is so enjoyable is its accessible gameplay. While it follows the classic platforming formula of running, jumping, and collecting items, it does so in a way that is welcoming to both new and experienced players. The controls are smooth and responsive, making it easy to learn but still satisfying to master. Players can explore levels at their own pace, searching for hidden collectibles or simply enjoying the **** level design is also outstanding. Each stage introduces new ideas and mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh. From climbing through giant knitted structures to navigating worlds made of colorful yarn, every level feels unique. The game constantly rewards exploration by hiding flowers, stamps, and gems throughout each stage. This encourages players to revisit levels and discover secrets they may have missed the first time.Finally, Yoshi's Woolly World features an excellent soundtrack and charming atmosphere. The music is cheerful and relaxing, perfectly matching the handcrafted world. Combined with the adorable design of Yoshi and the game's lighthearted tone, the experience feels comforting and enjoyable from start to **** conclusion, Yoshi's Woolly World is an exceptional game because of its beautiful art style, fun gameplay, creative level design, and charming presentation. Its unique combination of creativity and accessibility makes it one of the most memorable platformers Nintendo has created. Even years after its release, it remains a game that players can enjoy and appreciate for its originality and heart.
Oct 17, 2015
80
Yoshi’s Woolly World doesn’t do much that we haven’t seen before in Nintendo’s long history of these sorts of games, and its exceptional cuteness factor helps overcome some of its slightly derivative design. But in a season so focused on doing vicious harm in virtual worlds, its lovely to take a whimsical stroll with this delightful dinosaur daredevil.
Jun 22, 2015
80
Yoshi's Woolly World is a platformer that you'll want to cuddle. Its graphics and design are simply awesome, turning it in one of the best looking Wii U games. The bad game design of the special levels can sometimes spoils the experience, but if you like this kind of game and you have a Wii U, you should give Yoshi's Woolly World a try.
Oct 12, 2015
70
While Wooly World is mostly Yoshi's Island in a fuzzier package, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Its arts and crafts makeover may be mostly superficial, but by working with the parts of one of the world's greatest platformers, developer Good-Feel makes their recycling worthwhile.
Jun 22, 2015
60
Finding hidden items is technically an optional side-quest, but paradoxically, it's also the game's only real challenge.
Apr 6, 2026
10
This game is one of the Wii U's best!
It's graphics, soundtrack, gimmicks and level design are great! The difficulty is pretty good at certain points of the game. If you have a Wii U laying around somewhere you shoud DEFINITELY check this game out and beat it!
Jan 28, 2020
7
Un juego bastante entrenido y con esa originalidad de crear un mundo de estambre, el cual es muy bien ligado con el mundo de Yoshi, lo unico malo de este juego es su muy corto modos de juego y su historia muy probre, que al llegar a la final diras ¿Eso es todo?
Mar 4, 2018
7
"Yoshi's Woolly World" was, to me, a rather interesting Wii U game. Revealed in January of 2013, very early in the console's lifespan, as "Yarn Yoshi," Nintendo was relatively mum on the game for about a year and a half, giving some of us the impression that the game wouldn't make it out. Fast forward to E3 2014, and the game was shown off as "Yoshi's Woolly World" and released on the Wii U a little over a year later. For all the talk and all the wait, though, it honestly makes me a bit sad that the game just ended up being...acceptably good. Now sure, it was still enjoyable, but for how long the wait was, I kind of expected better. Even so, "Yoshi's Woolly World" definitely has some good things going for it. It's absolutely adorable and visually charming, and the art style of the "Yoshi" series blends itself perfectly with the yarn aesthetic. On top of that, the game does control pretty well, it's pretty fun to play, and it's very accessible and easy to get into. And it's surprisingly a bit lengthy for a kid-friendly 2D platformer: I didn't even go for all of the collectibles and I clocked in at about 9 and a half hours, which isn't too shabby overall. Unfortunately, the game itself, despite having some interesting mechanics that differ a bit from other "Yoshi" games, still feels like your standard "Yoshi" game, with eggs disguised as yarn balls. Now, that's not the WORST thing in the world, but for the game's change in art style compared to other titles in the series, it's a shame the gameplay feels so standard. On top of that, while the game is decently lengthy, and has plenty of collectibles, it's often a little TOO basic for its own good, and a lot of the boss fights are extremely repetitive. Don't be shocked if you find yourself getting a bit bored throughout the game. All things considered, "Yoshi's Woolly World" doesn't exactly deliver on all fronts, despite all of the speculation that came from the wait for the game. Even so, I can't deny that it is a pretty enjoyable and incredibly adorable platformer that's certainly worth at least one play. It's not the most memorable game in the world, and there are certainly far better Wii U games to sink your hours into, but all in all, there's definitely some fun to be had with "Yoshi's Woolly World." Final rating: 7 out of 10 "Good"
Jan 2, 2020
4
I've figured I'd reword my previous review, to give a better, more sophisticated viewpoint on it. To sum it all up first and foremost, I actually stopped playing it very early on, and often found myself skipping stages with the skip badge just to get to the fun parts of the game, which were the fortresses and castles. I would certainly love to continue this game, but sadly, it never really clicked with me, which is why I stopped. The graphics and soundtrack are great, I'll give Good-Feel that. It's very charming, and it really makes you feel happy inside. In fact, that's a big part of why I'm not rating this lower. Unfortunately, the visuals and soundtrack don't even make up for the uneventful, boring gameplay I've experienced from this I'm about to tell you. A lot of stages felt like a boring slog, where I was just running around trying to find the solution to a puzzle, or just simply getting to the goal, all of that with nothing really eventful or noteworthy in-game. This really killed the fun I could've had from this game, and that's why I'm giving this a negative review. Overall, I wouldn't really recommend this game at all if you have a low tolerance for running around aimlessly trying to find the solution or where there's not really much happening. If you're a general Yoshi fan and don't mind all that, be my guest. If you find a "thread" of truth in this game, I'm glad you enjoy it then. lol (Sorry, I couldn't think of a better joke. : ) )
Jan 12, 2016
4
I don't know why Nintendo insists on ruining good game franchises. They did it with Star Fox and to a lesser extent Legend of Zelda and Metroid. Nintendo fans get excited by a specific game franchise because of certain expectations they have from a name brand. Yoshi's Wolly World isn't a bad game by any means, but I was constantly just thinking about how I would have really just liked a new Yoshi's Island.
