Yoshi is having a bit of a moment right now beyond the imminent arrival of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. He's appearing in 2026's biggest film, which means he's also all over toy-store shelves and popcorn buckets and every other possible merchandising opportunity. And yet it's somehow been seven years since he last headlined his own videogame.
Since Yoshi's Crafted World in 2019, he's been stuck at the back of the queue while Kirby, Donkey Kong, Princess Peach and the Jumpman himself have all taken their turn to star in platforming games of one kind or another. I come to my first hands-on with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book wondering if that leaves any room for our little green dino.
