Opinion2026-05-25

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book gives one of Mario's weirdest characters his due

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Giovanni Colantonio Polygon
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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Genres · adventure, platformer
Release · May 21, 2026
Developer · Good-Feel
Nintendo Switch
54 articles 40 writers 11 reviews
Mario
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Active · 1981–2026
Latest · Mario Tennis Fever
Top genres · platformer, sports, arcade
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