Yooka-Laylee should have been a return to classic form, but it's nothing more than mediocre. The core platforming is enjoyable, but it's marred by the need to constantly wrangle a camera that feels like it's working against you. The game's worlds are inconsistently designed, with unclear direction and unnecessarily large & empty areas. These areas are stuffed with bad minigames and side content that distract from the platforming which should take focus. There is some charm to this game when it comes to the look & the characters, but it's otherwise a poorly designed mess.