
Yooka-Laylee is known for its 3D platforming collectathon gameplay. Players embark on an open-world adventure with the characters Yooka and Laylee, exploring various worlds and collecting items called Pagies. The game is reminiscent of classic 3D platformers like Banjo-Kazooie and features a colorful, cartoonish art style.

The original Yooka-Laylee game was released in 2017 and was available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Wii U, and PC. The game was a 3D collect-a-thon platformer and received a sequel in 2019 called Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, which played more like Donkey Kong Country1.

Yooka-Replaylee, the remastered version of the 2017 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee, offers several new features and improvements over the original game. These include:
Revamped Visuals: The game has received a significant visual overhaul, featuring improved textures and a new lighting system, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game world.
Improved Controls and Camera: The gameplay controls and camera system have been revised, aiming to provide a smoother and more fluid experience for players.
New and Remixed Challenges: Yooka-Replaylee introduces new challenges alongside remixed versions of original challenges, providing fresh experiences for players6.
New Collectible Currency: Capital B's inept minions have dropped their hard-earned coins all over the place. Collect the official currency of the Hivory Towers to spend on video games' most beloved sentient vending machine.
Enhanced Navigation: A new world map and challenges tracker have been added to help players better navigate the game world and keep track of their progress.
Expanded Vendi Offerings: Vendi, the sentient vending machine, now offers more Tonics, which act as game modifiers. Multiple Tonics can now be equipped at once, allowing for greater customization of playstyle.
Orchestral Soundtrack: The original score from famed video game composers Grant Kirkhope and David Wise returns but as a beautifully arranged orchestral score.
Accessibility Options: The remaster includes new accessibility options to make the game more inclusive for all players.
Yooka-Replaylee aims to address the issues present in the original Yooka-Laylee while adding new content and improvements to enhance the overall gameplay experience.