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Play Overview
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (2019) is a side-on running and jumping game starring the characters from the 3D platform game Yooka-Laylee. You control Yooka, a male chameleon, and Laylee, a female bat and take on a level filled with collectables, power-ups and multiple hazards.
You collect feathers to unlock new levels, but in a novel twist, can take on the end-level boss as soon as you like. Waiting until completing more levels gives you more health and a better chance of surviving the big bad. Along with health, you can also collect tonics to gain new abilities.
If you beat a level you can take on its alternative state, which changes it with water, and electricity or flips them upside down. The clever design of each level to offer this multi-layered challenge and the combination of action, timing and skill needed to progress makes this a really good game to play in the family.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 2 weeks ago.
You collect feathers to unlock new levels, but in a novel twist, can take on the end-level boss as soon as you like. Waiting until completing more levels gives you more health and a better chance of surviving the big bad. Along with health, you can also collect tonics to gain new abilities.
If you beat a level you can take on its alternative state, which changes it with water, and electricity or flips them upside down. The clever design of each level to offer this multi-layered challenge and the combination of action, timing and skill needed to progress makes this a really good game to play in the family.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 2 weeks ago.
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Content Rating
Skill Level
11+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up.
Costs
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair usually costs £24.99.
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
You can purchase alternative visual effects that change how the game looks in substantial and novel ways.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
 SALE | PC | £24.99 | £4.99 until 24/01/2025 | – |
| Xbox X|S | £24.99 | – | – |
| Xbox One | £24.99 | – | – |
 | Switch | £24.99 | – | – |
 | PC | £24.99 | – | – |
| PC | £24.99 | – | – |
 | PS4 | - | ||
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
You can purchase alternative visual effects that change how the game looks in substantial and novel ways.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 08/10/2019
Price: 80% Off
Out Now: PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 11+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Action, Platform (Collecting, Fighting and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 23 features
Components: 2D Side-On and Cartoon
Developer: Playtonic Games (@PlaytonicGames)
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