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- Blowfish Studios
- Blowfish Studios
- Blowfish Studios
- Blowfish Studios
YesterMorrow
Released On: Nov 5, 2020
49
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
49
0% Positive
0 Reviews
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78% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
22% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
49
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
78% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
22% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Yui's eventful adventure with its high personal stakes in saving her family and friends, plus her unique ability to travel between her younger self and her current self, makes YesterMorrow a strong addition to Switch's library. The time travel mechanics are simple to execute, harder to master, especially as judgement is required to decide when it is the best time to change time periods. The gripping plot and the desire to save everyone from the, at times, horrific reality, creates a strong drive in Yui that will remain long after the end credits roll, with only initial game issues prior to and shortly after launch affecting overall enjoyment.
While the art style is marvelous to look at and the plot is quite
captivating, the game doesn't really bring anything new that we cannot
find in many other titles. YesterMorrow draws inspiration from timeless
classics but doesn't quite replicate their formula in the same way. A
work that's worth trying, but some of its potential was lost.
It may look the part, and it may even manage a reasonable shot at a puzzle platformer, but YesterMorrow’s parts don’t really combine smoothly enough to produce the gameplay experience that this sprawling, challenging adventure deserves.
It’s a real shame that YesterMorrow performs so poorly, because visually it’s a real treat, and it’s backed up by a pretty great soundtrack. More importantly though, its gameplay – while functional – can’t hold a candle to a game like Celeste, and we feel it really should have nailed this aspect if it’s to be successful. YesterMorrow may be worth a go if the severe technical issues get ironed out, but it’s by no means a must-buy.
It has beautiful visuals and interesting gameplay, but Yestermorrow's frame drops and visual glitches make it incredibly hard to play on the Switch.
If YesterMorrow is fixed, then it would make for a decent, if unambitious game. As it stands, the technical issues are so distracting that we can't recommend it in its current form. The odd glitch can be overlooked in a title during its launch window, but the problems in YesterMorrow are so persistent that they undermine the entire experience.
YesterMorrow could have been a real solid platformer, but it was released far too soon; more work is needed to bring it up to a point where it can be enjoyed. There are moments where YesterMorrow’s tight controls, level design, and artstyle all come together and shine. Unfortunately, the mountain of technical issues and the empty world eclipse any hints of excellence. At the end of the day, YesterMorrow is an incomplete, broken game, and broken games are neither for yesterday or tomorrow.
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Summary YesterMorrow is a single-player time travelling 2D platformer, mixing action sequences with puzzle elements. Follow the engaging story of Yui, who travels back into the past to save her family and the remnants of a world now trapped in Never-ending Night.
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Nov 5, 2020
Developer:
- Bitmap Galaxy
Publisher: Blowfish Studios
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