March 2019 LIVE Magazine

Crafted World nicely interweaves the
collectables into the gameplay itself, as
scramble to earn the plethora of goodies in
each stage, some of which are well hidden.
you can use earned coins to buy a variety
of cute cardboard costumes that give
you extra protection depending on their
rarity. These range from common items
like a bottle cap, to a more coveted Labo
keyboard and Monty Mole shell. The other
collectables mainly revolve around flowers,
which are needed to pass certain blockades
on the world map, including a colorful
secret area that opens upon completion
of the game. Crafted World keeps things
rather light and easy-going for the most
part. But make no mistake - completionists
will have their work cut out for them as they
While the mechanics as a whole feel more
traditional compared to Woolly World, the
game mixes in a vast array of courses that
differ thematically and mechanically. The
biomes number well over a dozen, and each
one comes with a handful of stages, which
themselves usually offer distinct qualities.
The sporadic nature of environments and
themes is reminiscent of Super Mario
Galaxy. It can feel a tad inconsistent at
times, but on the plus side any feeling of
repetition is certainly kept to a minimum
with this approach.