Some Kickstarter projects take a while to get off the ground, but when it comes to reliving the golden days of one of the most successful genres in gaming history, it is clear that Yooka-Laylee will most definitely be launched into full blown development. With a current total of over four thousand backers so far, the initial goal of £175,000 has been met with amazing speed that could only be matched by a certain blue hedgehog, or a familiar bird and bear duo whilst wearing their running shoes from Gobi’s Valley.

Are you one of the fans who backed the project? If you are, what are your opinions on Playtonic’s resurrection of the collect-a-thon platformer? Let us know what you think in the comments below.