<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>Yoshi and the Mysterious Book</span></em><span> is unlike any </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/games" rel="" target="_blank" title="game"><span>game</span></a><span> I've played. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There is no "end" to any level. There is no timer. And there is no danger of taking damage. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>You'd be forgiven for thinking Nintendo has made an "easy game for kids."</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/technology/nintendo-switch-2-games-review-mario-tennis-fever-pragmata-and-resident-evil-requiem/8576dea2-3e34-4744-8799-b84f7ae53305" rel="" target="" title="We got an early look at three of the biggest games coming to Switch 2. This is our verdict"><strong><span>We got an early look at three of the biggest games coming to Switch 2. This is our verdict</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/technology/pokemon-pokopia-nintendo-switch-2/5f82dd86-b26e-41ce-b3f7-689cf80f140b" rel="" target="_blank" title="'Irresistibly charming.' An hour with Pokemon Pokopia"><strong><span>'Irresistibly charming.' An hour with Pokemon Pokopia</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But that couldn't be farther from the truth.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>Yoshi and the Mysterious Book</span></em><span> is relentlessly charming, whimsical and has a rare ability to inspire and reward curiosity. </span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-game-review/4b4aab41-0a0d-47bc-80de-6a7182c27333" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>At its best, the game rivals the feeling I get playing </span><em><span>Super Mario Odyssey</span></em><span> and </span><em><span>Donkey Kong Bananza</span></em><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Its levels are wholly unique and layered in discovery, despite each being focused on a single enemy.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The premise is simple; a mysterious book escapes Bowser's castle and lands on Yoshi's Island.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Bowser Junior is trapped inside its pages and it's Yoshi's job to free him and document everything about the creatures you encounter to fill Mr. E's empty pages (short for Mr. Encyclopedia).  </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The art style is gorgeous but it struggles to maintain a crisp resolution during gameplay in handheld.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-famous-voice-actors-excitement-ahead-of-anticipated-game-launch/6ceb9416-9469-4b61-a72c-822ac34205eb" rel="" target="_blank" title="Famous voice actor's excitement ahead of anticipated game launch"><strong><span>Famous voice actor's excitement ahead of anticipated game launch</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Flipping through Mr E's chapters is like reading a child's story book and using a magnifying glass to spot and investigate creatures is captivating.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Plus, the ability to name every creature you encounter is sure to delight younger players. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The game oozes charm and it is packed with content. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The challenge for more experienced players comes in the form of collectibles.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Finding every Smiley Flower and uncovering everything there is to discover about each creature will push your platforming skills to the limit and force you to think outside the box. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/technology/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review-the-best-game-on-the-switch-2-yet/9bd33b11-6aab-4846-a2a9-add0789ec36c" target="" title="Review: The best game on the Switch 2 yet"><strong><span>Review: The best game on the Switch 2 yet</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>New mechanics are introduced in literally every level, pushing Yoshi's standard moveset of licking, jumping, fluttering and butt-stomping to new weird and wonderful heights.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Yoshi games have never been my favourite, but </span><em><span>Yoshi and the Mysterious Book</span></em><span> is right up there.   </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Without spoiling anything, there's plenty to play once the credits roll and even more to unlock after that!</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>If you'd asked me at the start of the generation which Nintendo games I was most excited for, </span><em><span>Yoshi and the Mysterious Book</span></em><span> would not have rated a mention.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But after rolling credits twice, I'd happily recommend it to anyone with a Nintendo Switch 2. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>Yoshi and the Mysterious Book</span></em><span> sits right alongside </span><em><span>Donkey Kong Bananza</span></em><span> and </span><em><span>Pokemon Pokopia</span></em><span> as my favourite Nintendo-published games for the console so far. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" 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