Impression:
Let me first say that Yooka-Laylee is definitely successful in recreating the Banjo vibe that we all love. The game is brilliant; creative, beautiful, challenging, and most importantly fun. I couldn't put the controller down, or stop smiling -- it really is everything I hoped for, and then some. There were moments I laughed out loud at the dialogue and visual humour, and there were moments I felt like pinching myself at how wonderfully nostalgic the entire experience was. You are instantly transported back to an era of gaming that you either love, or loathe, depending on the sort of gamer you are. I'm sure all of us here know exactly what game we are expecting, and I can promise that it is exactly what Playtonic have delivered. Yooka-Laylee truly feels like a sequel to Banjo-Tooie.
Performance:
I played the PC version; my computer is outdated and sat in my loft for two years before I booted it up again. I'm not going to pretend that I never experienced any technical issues, but these were minor for me and rarely took away from my enjoyment. I suffered from occasional slowdown. The only time this struck me as somewhat of an issue was on a couple of Kartos tracks, causing me to miss a jump and fall to my death. It's worth noting, however, that I was able to repeat the challenge straight away and, on a second attempt, did not have the same performance problems -- when it happened, it was intermittent, random and short-lasting. I'm positive that a better computer than mine would not have suffered at all.
Mini-games:
The Kartos tracks themselves are fun. They may take a few do-overs, but they're not frustrating or annoyingly difficult, and you get a real sense of satisfaction upon completing them. Likewise, Rextro's mini-games bring a nice sort of variety to the game -- they're comparable to the arcade machines in Donkey Kong 64. I will admit, though, that once I completed these mini-games and unlocked the Pagie, I had no intention of ever revisiting them. It was a good challenge, but after gaining the reward, I don't feel it's anything more than that. I cannot imagine playing these mini-games with friends for more 10 minutes before moving on to something else. I would rather explore the main game with them, passing the controller to each other after collecting each Pagie. The puzzles, challenges and platforming elements outside of Rextro's world are phenomenal; you should keep in mind that Rextro and Kartos offer just a combined total of 15 Pagies out of a massive 145.
Camera:
I've read some negative opinions about the game's camera. All I can say is that I had no problems at all. If you are accustomed to the camera in Banjo-Kazooie, you will not notice much difference in Yooka-Laylee. I was manually adjusting the camera with the right analogue stick, it felt natural to do so, and I found the freedom of this manual camera perfect for my play style. If I wanted to reposition, I did it easily and without thinking about it, just as I've done for years when playing Banjo-Kazooie. I can only presume that the negative opinions come from people that are not used to doing this themselves.
Story:
After playing through Yooka-Laylee, I feel completely invested in the 'Playtonic Universe'. The game has established itself with strong, interesting characters and worlds, and there is an intriguing storyline (which won't be spoiled here) that I look forward to unravelling in future titles. There is so much potential for these characters and worlds to appear in a whole host of new games; I'm genuinely excited to see what the future brings!
Summary:
I'm more than just satisfied with Yooka-Laylee. There may be a few small hiccups here and there, but the overall experience is everything I've wanted to see in a game for over a decade. I'm sure, without a doubt, that the majority of people that enjoy Banjo-Kazooie will not regret picking this game up; and, like me, you will become thirsty for more of this new and exciting, yet fantastically familiar, universe!
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