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As beetle postman Yoku, deliver parcels across Mokumana using pinball-powered movement while exploring the island and helping locals.
Released 29 May 2018
Deliver Island Mail
Launch Yoku with Flippers
Solve Pinball Puzzles
Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!
Developed by Villa Gorilla · Published by Team17 Digital Ltd
You play as Yoku, a beetle who arrives on Mokumana Island to take over as its postman. Delivering parcels and helping the island’s residents soon draws him into a larger effort to address a threat to the island and its sleeping deity.
Instead of jumping through a conventional platforming world, Yoku rolls with a ball and uses flippers, bumpers, and other pinball features to travel. Navigate connected regions, solve pinball-style puzzles, and take on challenges that use the same movement mechanics.
Explore at your own pace, complete quests, collect items, and unlock abilities that open routes to previously inaccessible areas. The island also has shortcuts and fast-travel routes to discover as you progress.
In this review sample, players often enjoy the unusual blend of pinball movement and island exploration, along with the colorful presentation, music, and relaxed tone. Some appreciate the light challenge and rewards for exploring, while others find precise shots frustrating or travel and backtracking tedious.
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.
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.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 31 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 84/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
