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Yono and the Celestial Elephants
Yono and the Celestial Elephant is a grand adventure, featuring carefully designed puzzles, treasure hunts, a sprinkling combat and a world full of people. Play as a young elephant tasked to save a world he’s never seen before, and explore the rich history of a kingdom where humans, zombies and robots live side by side.
Details
- Released
- October 11, 2017
- Developer
- Neckbolt
- Genres
- Puzzle · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure · Indie
- Publisher
- Plug In Digital
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Yono and the Celestial Elephants Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
The straightforward design might not be for everyone, as no great challenge is nestled in Yono’s escapades. This is an easier game that’s perfect for those who want to sink into a contemplative cartoon world or maybe kick back and play an easy-to-comprehend game with their kid. The enchanting charm of Yono and his world might not totally make up for the combat or the glut of block puzzles, but it definitely makes for a delightful experience that might make you think and smile.
Seeing a delightful elephant skipping around a vibrant world will surely catch the eye of gamers with a soft spot for cuteness. Yono and the Celestial Elephants may be adorable but let's see if the adventure itself is one worth going on.
Yono and the Celestial Elephants underwhelms at first, with a simple, cutesy presentation that feels sparse. While lots of color abounds, objects such as bushes, fences, and rocks are very simplistic and their identical design often feels cut-and-paste. Sound effects are minimalistic and definitely don’t add much atmosphere to the experience.
All in all, Yono and the Celestial Elephants is a game that is acutely aware of the great titles that it draws inspiration from, even it falls a little short in its well-meaning execution. The Zelda comparison is a prime example; you can acquire a cosmetic outfit in game that makes you look like Link, amongst other famous characters, and that’s just one instance of the title’s various puzzle game easter eggs. It is disarmingly cute and packs a narrative punch despite its exterior, so don’t let the children’s’ cartoon descriptor fool you. There’s a lot more than meets the eye when i…
Yono and the Celestial Elephants combines interesting story and fun gameplay into a title that is fun for everyone. While many won't find anything in the game particularly challenging it still remains an entertaining experience.