Hi everyone
Yoku and its development team have just received a massive FOUR award nominations at this year's Develop:Star Awards!
Yoku's Island Express has been nominated for:
- Best Visual Art
- Best Game Design
- Best Original IP
Developer Villa Gorilla received a nomination too, for:
- Best Micro Studio
We're incredibly excited and proud of Villa Gorilla for having created such a special game and an experience we won't soon forget. Please help us in crossing fingers and toes for Yoku and Villa Gorilla when the award show takes place on July 10th!
You can learn more about Develop: Star Awards here
Yet to try Yoku's Island Express?
If you're just browsing this page and are wondering what all the fuss is about, we highly encourage you to check out the free demo right here on Steam - or on PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch. We know you'll have a ball!
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