Posted on: March 20, 2025
M1llah
Verified ownerGames: 30 Reviews: 1
If you enjoy platform games you should d
I think this game is the closest thing a 2D platform game can get of a open world map.
Is this helpful to you?
Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Yoku's Island Express
Description
Yoku has arrived on Mokumana and he’s ready for the easy life, soaking up the sun and delivering parcels on a tropical paradise!
However, an ancient Island deity is trapped in a restless sleep - and it’s all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration, in an amazing adventure to help those in need!
Flip and bump our pint-sized protagonist around the stunning hand-painted island on your quest to rebuild the post-office, and wake an old god from its deep slumber.
WELCOME TO MOKUMANA ISLAND: Seamlessly Explore multiple regions of the island, including tropical beaches, lush jungles, snowy mountains, mysterious caves, and steamy hot springs!
UNLOCK THE AMAZING NEW ABILITIES: Help the friendly locals and earn a range of fantastic new power-ups! Vacuum explosive slugs and wake up sleepy villagers with the Noisemaker!
CAPTIVATING STORY: Meet a cast of unforgettable characters across multiple storylines - whilst uncovering the islands deepest secrets. And maybe rebuild the post office too!
EPIC BOSS BATTLES: Get ready to take on giant bosses using Yoku's trusty ball to 'deliver' the final blow.
BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK: Feast your eyes on the breathtaking, hand-painted artwork created by games industry veteran artists.
However, an ancient Island deity is trapped in a restless sleep - and it’s all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration, in an amazing adventure to help those in need!
Flip and bump our pint-sized protagonist around the stunning hand-painted island on your quest to rebuild the post-office, and wake an old god from its deep slumber.
Key Features:
OPEN-WORLD PINBALL ADVENTURE: Coupled with its unique pinball platforming play style, Yoku’s Island Express offers non-linear gameplay that gives you the freedom to choose your own path across multiple questlines.WELCOME TO MOKUMANA ISLAND: Seamlessly Explore multiple regions of the island, including tropical beaches, lush jungles, snowy mountains, mysterious caves, and steamy hot springs!
UNLOCK THE AMAZING NEW ABILITIES: Help the friendly locals and earn a range of fantastic new power-ups! Vacuum explosive slugs and wake up sleepy villagers with the Noisemaker!
CAPTIVATING STORY: Meet a cast of unforgettable characters across multiple storylines - whilst uncovering the islands deepest secrets. And maybe rebuild the post office too!
EPIC BOSS BATTLES: Get ready to take on giant bosses using Yoku's trusty ball to 'deliver' the final blow.
BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK: Feast your eyes on the breathtaking, hand-painted artwork created by games industry veteran artists.
Yoku's Island Express. Developed by Villa Gorilla. © 2018. Yoku's Island Express and Villa Gorilla are trademarks or registered trademarks of Villa Gorilla. Published by Team17. © 2018. Team17 is a registered trademark of Team17 Digital Limited. All other trademarks, copyrights and logos are property of their respective owners.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Recommended system requirements:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Time to beat
5.5 hMain
8 h Main + Sides
11 h Completionist
8 h All Styles
Game length provided by HowLongToBeat
Game details
Genre:
Tags:
Languages
English
audio
text
Deutsch
audio
text
español
audio
text
français
audio
text
italiano
audio
text
русский
audio
text
中文(简体)
audio
text
日本語
audio
text
한국어
audio
text
Critics reviews
Eurogamer
Recommended
A glorious marriage of pinball and platforming and a wild-spirited adventure to cherish.
Read full review »Metro GameCentral
8/10
A strangely successful mix of genres that plays both a mean pinball and a highly competent game of Metroidvania, and all wrapped up in some utterly charming presentation.
Read full review »PC Gamer
85/100
A blend of mismatched genres that somehow works, Yoku's Island Express is a beguiling game of modest brilliance.
Read full review »
Reviews powered by
OpenCritic
User reviews
Posted on: July 8, 2025
TheXBGT
Verified ownerGames: 190 Reviews: 2
Wonderful and cute platformer
Bite sized metroidvania with cute little bug, the idea for the gameplay to include pinball mechanics was definitelly a great surprise and the execution of it was brilliant! At times, the writing leaves a lot to be desired and some character designs are off putting in my opinion but let that not discourage anyone, the artstyle is beatiful, music give me an earworm and keep me going through the harder parts of the game. If anyone has a free weekend, give this game a shot because it is worth your time
Is this helpful to you?
Posted on: May 31, 2020
gmB2k1
Verified ownerGames: Reviews: 4
Absolutely superb and charming game
If you have any sympathy for pinball, you'll love this game. But you don't have to be a pinball pro. It's fairly easy. The game is all around very polished. Great, cute graphics. Performance is top notch. The whole game feels so wholesome and sweet. And of course it's very fun.
Is this helpful to you?
Posted on: August 26, 2020
MadPilgrim
Verified ownerGames: 380 Reviews: 206
Pinballvania
Mad geniuses at Villa Gorilla managed to combine two genres that have nothing in common.
Is this helpful to you?
Posted on: June 23, 2020
mike_fantastic0
Games: 699 Reviews: 29
Great Game
I played this on Xbox and it was fun from start to finish, never frustrating, and the pinball mechanics were a blast. The story is cute, there are a lot of collectibles and hidden objectives, and the graphics are solid. If you haven't played this game, do it. It's great!
Is this helpful to you?
Something went wrong. Try refresh page.
This game is waiting for a review. Take the first shot!
Add a review
Edit a review
Your rating:
Stars and all fields are required
Not sure what to say? Start with this:
- What kept you playing?
- What kind of gamer would enjoy this?
- Was the game fair, tough, or just right?
- What’s one feature that really stood out?
- Did the game run well on your setup?
Inappropriate content. Your reviews contain bad language.
Inappropriate content. Links are not allowed.
Review title is too short.
Review title is too long.
Review description is too short.
Review description is too long.
Not sure what to write?
Show:
5 on page
15 on page
30 on page
60 on page
Order by:
Most helpful
Most positive
Most critical
Most recent
Filters:
No reviews matching your criteria
Written in
English
Deutsch
polski
français
русский
中文(简体)
Others
Written by
Verified ownersOthers
Added
Last 30 daysLast 90 daysLast 6 monthsWheneverAfter releaseDuring Early Access