Underplayed Gems

Yoku's Island Express (2018)

Yoku's Island Express cover
Developer
Villa Gorilla
Publisher
Team17 Digital Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 5,238 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A laid-back, charming tropical adventure where you gently flip and bump through a hand-painted island, delivering parcels with a playful pinball twist.

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What players say

Players adore the charming artstyle and unique pinball-metroidvania hybrid, calling it relaxing and fun. But many find the pinball precision frustrating, and some say the game is too short and easy, with excessive backtracking made worse by the lack of fast travel.

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