If you loved Tropical Freeze, I see no reason to worry about it not being good.
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Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair review thread
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This and Asphalt 9 tomorrow, DK style platformer and Burnout style racer, what a great day!
Man just buy it!
I get most games digital but I was thinking physical for this one in case I don't enjoy it. But it's 10€ more...
Sucks that Nintendo don't allow digital refunds even in Europe where it's mandated by law.
Sucks that Nintendo don't allow digital refunds even in Europe where it's mandated by law.
Definitely picking this up I just don't know which version, are there any differences between PS4 and Switch?
The devs said their goal was to target 60fps on Switch, then move from there. I'm assuming it'll run fine on Switch, but at a lower resolution than PS4. I'm interested to see how it performs on every console, but I think I'll get it on PC just to be safe.
Ah alright thanks! If the difference isn't significant I'm still willing to get it on the Switch for portability.
Looking at this video, seems like the only difference is 720pvs1080p?
I always knew that the first Yooka-Laylee didn't demonstrate the full extent of Playtonic's capabilities. Super happy to see that they've seemingly made a great game with The Impossible Lair. My pre-order is ready. :)
(....and I'm really looking forward to seeing what a direct sequel to the first Yooka-Laylee will look like. I don't think people quite realize how much the studio has grown since 2015.)
(....and I'm really looking forward to seeing what a direct sequel to the first Yooka-Laylee will look like. I don't think people quite realize how much the studio has grown since 2015.)
If this turns out to be a limp copy-cat of Tropical Freeze, there's a whole lot of reviewers that will get tossed on my own personal untrustworthy pile. Saying it rivals Tropical Freeze is a meaningful statement that shouldn't be uttered unless true. TF is pure platforming brilliance start to end. Moreso now with Funky Kong added to it.
Considering how reviewers collectively missed the boat on the magnificence of Tropical Freeze the first time around in 2014, you'll have a better time all around if you don't give that comparison the benefit of the doubt. There's no evidence the press understands that game.
One of Gamespots complaints is that it controls exactly like TF (they don't say that, but what they described is basically TF's control system). Sounds like a plus to me.
This is going to look beautiful at 4k. Loving the colourful art and diversity in the environments.
This has just shot up my list, going to be getting this day one.
This has just shot up my list, going to be getting this day one.
i'm convinced this is what it is. i'll buy it but i fully expect to not like it.
There's currently a live stream here featuring a designer and an environment artist answering questions: https://www.twitch.tv/team17ltd
This is out on Switch right now in Australia / New Zealand. Can anyone please comment about docked/undocked resolution?
I'm buying this today but did not realize it was on so many platforms.
ive got a PS4 Pro, Xbox X and pretty decent PC - should I go with PC? I found some DF footage of the game running on Xbox X and it looked amazing but I don't know if there are FPS issues in the console versions.
does anyone have a link to performance analysis of these 3 versions it know if anything not PC offers 4K60? I'm fine getting it anywhere but always buy on console if they are well done..
really excited for this! I only read 2 reviews and I was completely convinced this is something I need in my life lol
ive got a PS4 Pro, Xbox X and pretty decent PC - should I go with PC? I found some DF footage of the game running on Xbox X and it looked amazing but I don't know if there are FPS issues in the console versions.
does anyone have a link to performance analysis of these 3 versions it know if anything not PC offers 4K60? I'm fine getting it anywhere but always buy on console if they are well done..
really excited for this! I only read 2 reviews and I was completely convinced this is something I need in my life lol
Been playing it the past week. I think the only thing missing from this game is boss fights, but other than that, it's absolutely excellent. Controls are tight, levels have great variations between them, the music is seriously up there with DKC games, and it's just downright fun to play.
Been playing on a PS4 Pro. I don't know if it's native 4k or anything, but it's a smooth 60fps experience. There is one hiccup that is very consistent, so it makes me wonder if it's intentional. When you buddy slam through a trap door, the game pauses for a second, but not the music. It happens every time. Not bothersome at all, just noticeable.
Been playing on a PS4 Pro. I don't know if it's native 4k or anything, but it's a smooth 60fps experience. There is one hiccup that is very consistent, so it makes me wonder if it's intentional. When you buddy slam through a trap door, the game pauses for a second, but not the music. It happens every time. Not bothersome at all, just noticeable.
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I'm intrigued, is it just that they got more talent or is there more that happened?
Looks like a fun platinum to get. I think I might pre-order.
It's a 2.5D sidescrolling platformer, not a 3D adventure collectathon. The camera is never an issue in this game.
I didn't get to watch the stream they just did but apparently they confirmed on there that it'll be a midnight release on all consoles.
They had 5 or 6 team members when the studio was first announced in 2015. I can't remember the exact timeline, but I know they were hiring new people towards the end of Y-L's development. As well as some new people afterwards. They were basically building the studio at the same time as they were making the first Yooka-Laylee.
Today the studio has 29 team members.
I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved that there's no achievement for beating the Impossible Lair without any bee guards.
I hate tropical freeze but love the original dkc trilogy. Will i like this?
TBF YL was absolutely massacred by reviews IIRC. Multiple 2/10 scores even. If you think YL was a bad game then you align quite well with many of the reviews. The fact that this is reviewing much better than YL is surely a positive sign as they had no qualms in slamming YL as I said.
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Yooka Laylee and The Impossible Lair deserves way more attention. It's a great game whether you like the old Donkey Kong Country or the newer ones. In many ways I think it even does better. Anyways here is my review, and even if it's late, I do want to encourage as many of you all to play it as I can.