Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

A book full of creatures to discover

According to Nintendo, a talking book called Mr. E falls onto Yoshi’s island and invites Yoshi to study the unknown creatures living in its pages, while Bowser Jr. hunts for a fabulous bird. Yoshi jumps on creatures, tastes them, carries them, ground-pounds or throws eggs to discover how they react, then gives them a name. Runes to collect reveal hints, and compatible amiibo give extra runes every day. The game is single-player.

Platforms and languages

The game launched on May 21, 2026, only on Nintendo Switch 2. According to Nintendo, it is available in French, and a free demo lets you carry your progress over to the full game.

What critics say

All four reviews used here were played on Switch 2. VGC (5/5) calls it one of the most unique Nintendo platformers in years, where every stage feels like a discovery, but warns not to expect technical challenge. COGconnected (90/100) praises beautiful visuals and so much to discover, despite some frustrating discoveries and an easy feel at times. GameGrin (9.5/10) enjoys a cosy game that rewards curiosity but misses co-op. Nintendo Life (6/10) is much harsher: permanent invincibility, a repetitive structure, somewhat empty stages and weak visuals in handheld mode.

Editions and prices

Checked on November 12, 2026: the digital version costs €59.99 on the Nintendo eShop, with no discount. Boxed, E.Leclerc sells the new Switch 2 version for €51.49, in stock, with free in-store pickup.

Who is it for?

Children, players who like to explore at their own pace and Yoshi fans. Those looking for a real platforming challenge may be disappointed, according to VGC and Nintendo Life.

Press average

The rating block above shows the press average calculated from original reviews played on Switch 2, checked on November 12, 2026: VGC 5/5, Nintendo Life 6/10, COGconnected 90/100 and GameGrin 9.5/10. Each score is converted to a 20-point scale and averaged with equal weight. This summary is not a hands-on review.