Nintendo's first big game of 2019 is an adorable romp with a beloved Mario character

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• Nintendo's latest major game is a starring role for Mario's dinosaur buddy, Yoshi.
• The game is named "Yoshi's Crafted World," and it's a spiritual successor to the classic Super NES game "Yoshi's Island: Super Mario World 2."
• With a whimsical art style and charming gameplay, "Yoshi's Crafted World" is a delightful, relaxing game.

The first major Nintendo game of 2019 doesn't star Super Mario, but it's delightful regardless.

Instead, "Yoshi's Crafted World" stars everyone's favorite dinosaur - the eponymous Yoshi - as he searches for a gaggle of magical jewels in a papercraft world.

Having spent several hours with the whimsical new game, I can't recommend it enough.