I told my husband not to buy this game…
And now I owe him an apology. 😂
Somehow I just discovered Yooka-Replaylee, and let me tell you… nap time has officially become game time.
When he first brought it up, I wasn’t convinced. I thought, “Eh, I probably won’t even play it.”
He didn’t listen.
Thank goodness. 😂
For around $20, we both started playing, and now we are hooked.
Quick Yooka-Replaylee Review 🎮
If you love puzzles, exploring, collecting, and searching for hidden surprises, this game is a lot of fun.
The game had a great mix of relaxing exploration and moments that had us sitting there saying, “Okay… how are we supposed to do this?” 😂
Some levels were more exciting than others. A few felt a little slower, while others were packed with things to discover. My favorite part was finding the Mollycules and seeing what happened as we collected them. It gave us a reason to explore every corner instead of just rushing through the levels.
The Rextro challenges were another fun addition. Some were easier, but others definitely tested our patience.
And then came the trains…
Level 5.
Oh man. 😂
The trains were probably the hardest part of the entire game for me. There were moments where I thought, “There is no way I’m getting through this.” But finally figuring them out gave me that “YES!” feeling that makes puzzle games so rewarding.
The game also had some challenges where they hid items so well that we spent forever searching. Then there was one game that had both of us completely stumped. When we finally figured it out, it honestly felt like we had unlocked some secret bonus game.
Those moments were some of our favorites.
All together, it took us around 25 hours to complete, and we truly enjoyed every minute of it.
The biggest surprise?
Our 2-year-old son loved it too.
Some days he would bring us the remote, sit down, and want to watch us play. It became a little family adventure, and that made the game even more special.
I would absolutely recommend Yooka-Replaylee to any moms who love gaming, puzzles, and having a fun escape when you get a little quiet time.
But this game reminded me of something bigger.
As moms, we spend so much time taking care of everyone else. We create, build, teach, and serve our families. Sometimes we forget that God created us with joy, creativity, and things we love too.
For me, my faith comes first. I want to honor Jesus in everything I do — being a wife, raising my kids, chasing my goals, and enjoying the little moments that bring laughter into our home.
My life is FULL.
I’m creating and building businesses. I’m training to push my disc golf game toward that 900 rating goal. I’m showing up for tournaments. I’m pregnant with baby #3. I have a teenager and a 2-year-old running around. I’m trying to drink my water, take care of myself, be a good wife and mom, and keep chasing the dreams God has placed on my heart.
Some days it feels like there is no extra time for anything.
But then comes nap time…
And sometimes instead of working on another project, cleaning another thing, or checking another box…
I turn on the game. 🎮
Because being a mom doesn’t mean we stop being ourselves.
We can build businesses.
We can train for competitions.
We can raise amazing kids.
We can chase dreams.
We can follow where God is leading us.
And yes…
We can still play video games.
So gamer moms, I have to ask…
Am I late to the Yooka-Replaylee party, or have y’all already been playing this one?
And more importantly…
Should I actually listen to my husband and try Banjo-Kazooie next?
