Yooka-Laylee (2017)

Overview

The Digital Deluxe Edition of Yooka-Laylee offers the complete platforming experience, featuring an exclusive digital manual and art book, as well as the game’s outstanding soundtrack. This edition is designed for fans who want to dive deeper into the creation and design of this modern platformer revival.

Digital Manual & Art Book

The 24-page digital manual and art book provides in-depth information about the game’s characters, worlds, and challenges. It contains unique insights into the development process, showcasing never-before-seen concept art and early in-development images. Players can explore the quirky origins of characters, such as the post-it note creation of the serpent salesman Trowzer, or discover that Dr. Quack was originally envisioned riding a tank. The manual also contains playful commentary and puns, enhancing the reading experience.

Soundtrack

The game features a high-quality soundtrack composed by renowned musicians: David Wise (Donkey Kong Country, Diddy Kong Racing), Grant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Piñata, GoldenEye 007), and Steve Burke (Kameo: Elements of Power). Their collaboration results in a rich and immersive musical experience, complementing the game’s vibrant environments and dynamic gameplay. The soundtrack elevates every platforming moment, making exploration and challenges even more engaging.

Controller Support

A controller is strongly recommended to fully enjoy Yooka-Laylee. The game’s platforming mechanics and complex movement systems are optimized for controller input, ensuring precise control during exploration and combat.

About the Game

Yooka-Laylee is an expansive open-world platformer developed by genre veterans Playtonic Games. Players control the buddy-duo Yooka, a green chameleon, and Laylee, a witty bat with a distinctive nose, as they embark on a mission to stop the villainous Capital B from monopolizing all the world’s books for profit. The adventure spans vast, visually striking worlds filled with collectibles, puzzles, platforming challenges, and a variety of eccentric characters.

As Yooka and Laylee progress, they acquire new abilities and special moves that allow them to tackle increasingly complex obstacles. Players can explore unique areas, unlock hidden secrets, and gather Pagies, golden tokens used to expand the game’s worlds. Each environment is densely populated with interactive elements including quirky characters, formidable bosses, minecart sections, arcade games, quiz shows, and multiplayer activities, offering a rich and varied gameplay experience.

Key Features

Dynamic Buddy Duo

Yooka and Laylee possess a wide range of platforming abilities, unlocked progressively with guidance from the serpent salesman Trowzer. Players can develop a personal playstyle, making strategic decisions about which abilities to prioritize for different challenges.

Open-Ended Exploration

Players can choose to expand favorite worlds into larger, more intricate areas. Customizable Tonic modifiers allow unique gameplay adjustments, ensuring each player experiences a distinct journey. This approach provides freedom to carve one’s own path and replay the game with varied strategies.

Modern Collectibles

The game emphasizes the collection of valuable items, including Butterfly Energy and Ghost Writers. These collectibles are tied directly to progression and reward thorough exploration, combining classic platforming objectives with contemporary gameplay design.

Memorable Cast

The game features an extensive roster of characters designed to leave a lasting impression. The art and audio teams, responsible for many legendary platform games, bring each character to life with distinct visual styles, voice work, and sound effects, creating a rich, immersive universe.

Exceptional Soundtrack

The collaboration of David Wise and Grant Kirkhope produces a memorable musical score, complementing the game’s whimsical yet challenging atmosphere. Every level features music that enhances the player’s engagement and enjoyment, making exploration both entertaining and rewarding.

Cooperative Gameplay

Yooka-Laylee supports co-op play, allowing a second player to assist by controlling a unique character. This companion can stun enemies and help overcome difficult obstacles, fostering teamwork without requiring piggyback mechanics, and adding an extra layer of strategy and fun.

Additional Features

The game includes a wide variety of content beyond the main story, such as challenging boss battles, minecart sections, retro-inspired arcade games, quiz shows, and eight unique multiplayer modes. This extensive range of activities ensures long-term engagement and replayability, making Yooka-Laylee a comprehensive platforming experience.