I thought yooka didn't get the orchestrated soundtrack because kirkhope decided against it for whatever reason (a shame because worlds 2,3 and 5 were begging for the real deal than the faux-chestra in game)
This looks really good. Is it out for Switch at launch? Seems perfect for the Lite.
As far as I know, the only information we've ever gotten about the orchestrated soundtrack was this twitter thread:I thought yooka didn't get the orchestrated soundtrack because kirkhope decided against it for whatever reason (a shame because worlds 2,3 and 5 were begging for the real deal than the faux-chestra in game)
I'm replaying it right now, and it's definitely up there. Incredible game.Tropical Freeze is still wildly underappreciated. It's the best platformer of all time.
ALL TIMES
One of the GOAT, its certainly up thereTropical Freeze is still wildly underappreciated. It's the best platformer of all time.
ALL TIMES
Tropical Freeze is still wildly underappreciated. It's the best platformer of all time.
ALL TIMES
Tropical Freeze is still wildly underappreciated. It's the best platformer of all time.
ALL TIMES
Watched more videos of it, it looks super average to me, that's a nope. Completely forgettable, nothing remarkable about it. Doubt it will gather a following like Celeste.
PS: Tropical Freeze is not that great, way too safe and traditionnal, if you loved it, I can understand why you'll love Yooka-Laylee, but I need a bit of innovation in my platformers.
Watched more videos of it, it looks super average to me, that's a nope. Completely forgettable, nothing remarkable about it. Doubt it will gather a following like Celeste.
PS: Tropical Freeze is not that great, way too safe and traditionnal, if you loved it, I can understand why you'll love Yooka-Laylee, but I need a bit of innovation in my platformers.
I swear to god Tropical Freeze is the single plattformer I hear the most about every time anyone ever even approaches the topic of 2D platformers, and always with the addendum that it's underappreciated or not well known enough.
Like fighting games, most reviewers don't know where to look at when analysing a platformer. Tropicall Freeze got a 83 meta score somehow when it's the pinnacle of the genre.
I prefer to be cautious about Yooka-Laylee...
I think people just got used to talking about it as a great game on a crappy, underperforming console that everyone was angry at for not being a Metroid.
Like fighting games, most reviewers don't know where to look at when analysing a platformer. Tropicall Freeze got a 83 meta score somehow when it's the pinnacle of the genre.
I prefer to be cautious about Yooka-Laylee...
Yeah for multiple reasons:I swear to god Tropical Freeze is the single plattformer I hear the most about every time anyone ever even approaches the topic of 2D platformers, and always with the addendum that it's underappreciated or not well known enough.
Hey! I've been banging the TF-is-the-GOAT-platformer drum for the better part of a decade, and I found Impossible Lair to be great
- Full price so many people opted to skip it arguing it's too much to ask for a 2D platformer
I haven't written down my own German review yet, but I can agree with the reviews so far, it's a really good platformer in the veins of DKC and such a step up from the not-so-great first game. The overworld stuff is simply brilliant. Switch version is flawless from what I've played so far (almost done with the game). The only real letdown for me is that the game is really easy when you've played games like TF, Celeste or Super Meat Boy before. Unless there's some challenging endgame content, most of the levels are kind of easy for platforming fans and I've collected all 5 coins within most levels on the first try.
It was $50. Switch version had the new Funky Mode TaxYeah for multiple reasons:
- Launched on Wii U so small target group
- Full price so many people opted to skip it arguing it's too much to ask for a 2D platformer
- Critically it scored low 80s, solid scores but most people who played it and loved it felt that they didn't reflect the true value of the game
There was a video review that made it sound like it was more difficult than TF.I haven't written down my own German review yet, but I can agree with the reviews so far, it's a really good platformer in the veins of DKC and such a step up from the not-so-great first game. The overworld stuff is simply brilliant. Switch version is flawless from what I've played so far (almost done with the game). The only real letdown for me is that the game is really easy when you've played games like TF, Celeste or Super Meat Boy before. Unless there's some challenging endgame content, most of the levels are kind of easy for platforming fans and I've collected all 5 coins within most levels on the first try.
Still 50$ is almost full price and mane considered it a lot. For me the game it's totally worth it, the only reason I didn't double dip on Switch was because it didn't offer ANY new content at all.
Watched more videos of it, it looks super average to me, that's a nope. Completely forgettable, nothing remarkable about it. Doubt it will gather a following like Celeste.
PS: Tropical Freeze is not that great, way too safe and traditionnal, if you loved it, I can understand why you'll love Yooka-Laylee, but I need a bit of innovation in my platformers.
I didn't compare them. I was just saying that if you've played more difficult platformers, you might find Yooka-Laylee a bit easy.It's not fair comparing it to SMB and Celesete. Different type of platformers.
Oh right, haha, I almost forgot about the Impossible Lair. Got distracted by all the other regular levels! Yeah, the Impossible Lair is quite challenging, as it should be. I still think the regular levels could be a bit harder, at least some of them.
I'm happy to hear it turned out much better than their debut game, but I still can't get on board with the price. At $20 (digital), I'd have absolutely been there day one.
I know its contemporary is $50, but DK is an established franchise with 25+ years of history and games. This is a follow-up to a mediocre buddy platformer with dated design. Ironically a mediocre game that I backed on KS.
I'll wait for a sale, but it's good to know it'll be worth the money then.
Yeah, of course I would have preferred it cheaper but it seems like the game is worth the asking money and it's a game that I have been waiting for since I don't see a new DK any time soon. And I hope Playtonic makes bank so they continue to offer more stuff.29.99€ is a really good price for what the game offers. You'll get at least 12-15hrs of more than capable platforming fun, great visuals and music and an innovative hub world.