In the category of 'quirky games coming to the Switch eShop', some of you may recall the announcement of Yoku's Island Express, an 'Open World Pinball Adventure' by Swedish development studio Villa Gorilla. It looks like a rather enjoyable spin on pinball physics-based gaming; the trailer below should be a handy reminder.
It's now been announced that the developer is working with Team17 as the game's publisher. Team17 is perhaps best known for the Worms games, but has been stepping up its publishing efforts in a big way. It's been handling the release of Yooka-Laylee and its upcoming Switch version, and is also the publisher of The Escapists 2 - Rattlesnake Springs which is also due later this year.
Yoku's Island Express has also, meanwhile, been given a '2018' release window; initially the target was "Winter 2017/2018", so in practice it's not truly delayed as such if it arrives early next year.
Is this a game you'll be following ahead of its release in 2018?
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I sure hope that's not a dung beetle...
Good looking game though I like graphics and sound design. Gameplay looks more like snake pass either you like it or its boring/frustrating. Although that's based solely on looks so who knows.
Awww this looks ace! I'm sold already.
I'd kill for a Worms game on Switch, but everytime I ask them (twice) I get no answer
@Moon Now, there is a game that would suit the Switch
What part of this is pinball?
edit - nvm there are flippers and bumpers in some places
..looks good, like a Rayman: Balls Edition
@Moon I like all the worms games except the new one, physics are too wonky and worms bounce all over the place. Team 17 got a lot of games coming to the switch unfortunately so I wouldn't hold your breath
Awesome soundtrack, reminded me of this masterpiece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8cNLoNMAIw
Can't wait to know more about this one. Looks quite promising.
@Aurumonado Like half of footage from trailer is pinball.
What exactly is this game? I can't even imagine what "open world pinball" is. I watched the trailer, and I still can't figure out what exactly the game is. It looks cool....maybe...but I can't grasp what it actually is!
Always love a unique concept. Looks good.
I remember seeing the original trailer and thinking it looks really good. Maybe I'm wrong but was this not originally intended for Wii U?
@NEStalgia To me it appears you use pinball aspects such as flippers to move further through the map. Sort of timing your hits to get the ball into pathways.
Team 17 are anti-consumerist garbage. Won't be buying this now it's being published by them.
@Nintendoforlife That sounds interesting. Im picturing Casino Nights: The Game....it's slower than Sonic, but that concept you describe sounds right out of the series.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE
It's time for Nintendo Switch now.
This looks like a neat concept.
Nice graphics but strange game. Looks potentially fun though!
WORMS would be amazing, especially on Switch.
I'm also very interested in Yooka-Layle and The Escapists 2.
But this one, not so much.
Yoku's Island? More like YOSHI'S Island!!! Amirite?
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pause for laughter
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no?
I'll show my self out.
Im bang up for this!
I honestly had a similar idea for this type of game about a decade ago ... but .... didn't do anything about it. Still, looking forward to checking this out .
@GrailUK I know, right! Imagine something along the lines of Worms or Worms: Armageddon, only you can use the Joycon to play local 2 player. Would be awesome.
@ieatdragonz I agree some of the newer ones are questionable. I remember playing one on the 360 and thought it was shocking. However, the original game is awesome and that's all I want! At least with Team17 on board, Worms is at least a possibility now.
This looks interesting
Wow, interesting game. I'm on the fence for picking it up, but if I'm shown more - I might be swayed.
Reminds me of LostWinds, though not in gameplay.
Looking forward to this game. Looks rather interesting to play. I don't like pinball that much, but this looks like something I will want to pick up and enjoy playing.
I'm slightly annoyed that there have now been a few team17 games announced for the Switch, yet there hasn't been word of a Worms game coming to the system yet. I mean, who doesn't want a Worms game on the Switch?
@duffmmann It's Villa Gorilla game. Team17 is the publisher here.
This looks really cute but I have a love hate relationship with pinball. Ill have to keep an eye on reviews.
@KTT I know that, and i know the other Team17 games thus far are only being published by them, but why on earth haven't they announced a new Worms game in so long, especially one for the Switch, that seems like a natural fit for the franchise.
Love the art style, not sure if I will pick it up
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