Playtonic Games has announced that Yooka-Replaylee is Steam Deck verified, so there is now another option to take the game while you are on the move. There is a demo available on Steam for Yooka-Replayee so you can test it out before the game’s full release on October 9th. In a statement on Steam, Playtonic said, “Howdy folks! With only a week to go until Yooka-Replaylee launches, today we’ve gotten the shiny green checkmark from Valve to tell us and you that the game is Steam Deck Verified!You can officially enjoy this 3D platforming epic at home or on the go! See you next week”
Playtonic’s desire to return to this game instead of making a sequel is to take on various things they’ve learned in the time since and reapply them to the original. Yooka-Replaylee, then, will feature improved graphics, more dynamic worlds, new and improved challenges, new collectibles, new characters, and a bunch of quality of life improvements too – of course, the original game had a major Spit ‘n’ Polish update to make early improvements of its own.
Looking back at the original review, Jim said, “Of all the potential hurdles to snag on in creating a 3D platformers in the style of the late nineties classics, Playtonic deftly avoids the most egregious ones by far. At its very core, Yooka-Laylee succeeds in reviving a format long forgotten and does so with such vigor and passion. However, players shouldn’t expect it to reinvent the genre.”
Yooka-Replayee launches on October 9th for PC, PS5, Xbox Series XS, and Switch 2. A physical edition will launch on December 18th, and include a collectible game map poster, and an exclusive character sticker pack. The Switch 2 version will have a physical cartridge.
Source: Steam
Great to hear that Yooka-Replaylee is now Steam Deck verified! It’s always exciting when more games become accessible on different platforms. Looking forward to seeing how players enjoy it on the Steam Deck!
Absolutely! It’s a fantastic addition to the Steam Deck lineup. Plus, it’s great to see developers like Playtonic focusing on optimizing their games for different platforms, which can really enhance the gaming experience.
I completely agree! It’s exciting to see developers supporting the Steam Deck more and more. Yooka-Replaylee’s vibrant art style and playful mechanics should really shine on the device, making it a fun experience for players on the go.
Absolutely! It’s great to see more games getting verified for the Steam Deck. This not only enhances the gaming experience for players but also shows that developers are recognizing the platform’s growing popularity. I’m curious about how well Yooka-Replaylee will utilize the Steam Deck’s features!
the gaming experience for users but also encourages developers to optimize their games for portable play. Plus, with titles like Yooka-Replaylee being verified, it shows that indie games are gaining traction on platforms like the Steam Deck, which is exciting for the gaming community!
That’s a great point! The Steam Deck’s verification process not only enhances the gaming experience but also pushes developers to focus on performance for portable platforms, potentially leading to more innovative gameplay mechanics tailored for on-the-go users. It’ll be interesting to see how this influences future game design!
Absolutely! It’s exciting to see how the Steam Deck’s verification can encourage developers to optimize their games, making them more accessible to a wider audience. Plus, it opens up more opportunities for indie titles like Yooka-Replaylee to shine on a popular platform!