Yoshi’s Crafted World, the beloved dinosaur’s new adventure for the Nintendo Switch, is based on a fairly fascinating gimmick involving the depth of stages. Basically, Yoshi is able to move in-between and interact with background and foreground elements that would usually be considered static in many such platforming titles. There are numerous instances of this mechanic being utilized during the trailer, but some of the most fascinating examples of this dynamic mechanic involved Yoshi attacking enemies in the foreground and flipping a stage at will to reveal brand new paths that simply looked like background objects before.

It certainly doesn’t hurt that the game’s vibrant art style contributes to the storybook nature of the level design and the use of this flip mechanic. The Switch may not be a technical powerhouse, but games like this showcase why a bright color palette and creative design will sometimes best pure processing power.

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Indeed, Yoshi’s Crafted World may very well be the game for Switch fans who still harbor a deep love for classic platformers. While Super Mario Odyssey promotes a more open-world take on the platformer genre, Yoshi’s Crafted World looks like the kind of classic platforming experience that we might have dreamed of as kids if we could dream quite as big as game’s clearly imaginative development team.

Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World is a Yoshi platforming game for the Nintendo 3DS.It is a port of Yoshi's Woolly World, which was released for the Wii U in 2015. The game includes the entirety of the original game's levels, along with a bonus mode called Poochy Dash in which the player controls Poochy and tries to collect as many Beads as possible.

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Here’s everything we know about Yoshi’s Crafted World thus far:

Yoshi’s Crafted World Release Date

Yoshi’s Crafted Worldarrives on March 29. The game is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch.

Yoshi’s Crafted World Trailer

The latest gameplay trailer arrived during a Nintendo Direct in February 2019:

Here’s another trailer:

And here’s the announcement trailer:

Set off with a friend* through a wild, woolly world in this grand Yoshi™ adventure! A treasure trove of clever handicraft stages are ready for you to explore. Unravel their secrets and color your world with a spectrum of yarn balls to knit new paths and get every last collectible.

Knitting yarn, patchwork, and other handicraft materials combine into a whimsical and crafty backdrop for our knit Yoshi to explore. Instead of eggs, this time Yoshi tosses yarn balls that he can use to clear blocked paths, tangle-up enemies, or even knit together platforms and warp pipes. Yoshi can also tug at stray yarn to unravel walls and reveal hard-to-reach areas filled with hidden collectibles. Tackle challenges in local 2-Player co-op by partnering up with a friend. Gobble 'em up and spit 'em out to reach new heights or take out craftwork creepers like paratroopas, piranha plants and shy guys! It's time to get crafty.

• Toss yarn balls to knit together background elements or tie-up enemies
• Unravel puzzles and walls to discover hidden areas and collectables
• Explore each crafty stage to discover new surprises—there's no time limit
• Discover and explore new areas in 2-player cooperative multiplayer (additional accessories required for multiplayer mode; sold separately)
• Mellow Mode gives Yoshi™ wings so everyone can enjoy

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*Additional accessories required for multiplayer; sold separately.

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*MSRP: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Actual price may vary. See retailer for details.

*If eligible for a Just for You offer, the final price reflects the combined Sale and Just for You offers. The Just for You offer is discounted from the sale price.