Underplayed Gems

Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (2019)

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Developer
Playtonic Games
Publisher
Team17 Digital Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 1,427 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A bright and bouncy 2.5D platformer that feels like a playful, challenging romp through cheerful cartoon worlds.

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What players say

Players praise its responsive controls and clever level design, especially the alternate versions that change up stages. The final level is a tough but rewarding challenge. Some reviews mention the removal of a voice actor, which split opinion.

Screenshots

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