Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

"Folks, Gordon Gekko had it wrong. It’s not greed that’s good, but the yoyo, which “clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit.” And if those words sound as hyperbolic as they do in Wall Street, just …"

"Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is an absurdly great indie Zelda-like that even rivals iconic overhead action adventure games with its charming world, incredibly satisfying gameplay, and oodles of extras that are always exciting to discover. 🪀"

"Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a 2D adventure game that should be on everyone&s;s wishlist. Who doesn&s;t want to play a retro-inspired yoyovania?"

"Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is one of the smartest, most original pixel themed metroidvanias in years with some great ideas around badge and permanent upgrades, as well as open sandbox traversal through a beautiful city. It’s wonderfully presented, vibrant, …"

""Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo" truly shines as a unique gem with a personality all its own. It&s;s a heartfelt and intelligent homage to the great classics of the past, blending irreverent characters, biting social commentary, and gameplay that&s;s a …"

"Packing tricks and treats in equal measure, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo will no doubt be the talk around New Jolt City with its new school old school cool."

"With its clever yoyo mechanics, densely packed map, sharp writing and generous accessibility options, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo easily stands out as one of the best modern entries in the top down 2D action adventure genre."

"From an unexpectedly profound plot to its familiar yet modern take on old-school game that both borrows from other greats in addition to bringing cool ideas, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is definitely easy to recommend to anyone who wants …"

"Zelda, Mega Man, and Metroid are just a few names to which Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo pays homage. And while living up to those greats is grueling work, somehow, Pipistrello makes it look easy. It’s wonderfully designed, perfectly paced, …"

"While the core gameplay loop of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo feels dated, there&s;s a lot to enjoy in the retro-inspired experience that Pocket Trap have crafted. The level design and puzzles, badge and upgrade system, and art design make …"

"With bombastic characters, perfect pacing that can be finetuned, a new game + mode and an ending made for the people, this game has cemented itself as one of my favourites of the year. I usually move on when I …"

"Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is one of those titles that arrives quietly and ends up leaving us with a smile and wanting more. Fun, surprising, and with mechanics as original as they are well-used, Pocket Trap creates an indie …"

"It can be a tad too tricky for its own good, but the charming presentation, quick-witted writing, and creative use of its standout feature make it more than worth the occasional swear. To put it simply - yoyo need to …"

"Pipistrello And The Cursed Yoyo kept me up late into the night because I was always setting myself one goal after another. Solving the mystery of certain rooms, paying off debts from the upgrade tree..."

"Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a solid metroidvania that introduces a unique weapon which positively impacts both the combat system and the puzzles."

"Taking the game as a whole, it&s;s hard not to be massively impressed by what Pipistrello manages to do with the toolkit it gives itself. Every piece works together to make for a distinctive adventure game that will grab you …"

"Pipistrello and the Cursed YoYo is not only a loving tribute to classic GBA games, but a serious elevation of the style."

"Pocket Trap and PM Studios haven’t just given us a lovingly crafted adventure with unique mechanics and memorable characters. They’ve given us one of the best games of the year. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a great reminder that …"

"While it’s general feel is very old school on a general level, the varied and smart use of a yoyo as your weapon of choice makes it refreshingly different"

"You likely won&s;t have played anything like Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo before. Combining puzzles, combat and adventuring, this game is an utter joy — and using a yoyo as both a weapon and a tool never gets old. Well …"

"Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is Yoyovania that excel in all aspects of what makes metroidvanias great and so much fun! A definite must-play for fans of this genre"

"Many indie titles have a formal understanding of retro pixel-bit graphics, chiptune soundtracks, and Metroidvania design, but few of them successfully build a nuanced and complete template around said formula. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is one of those rare …"

"This game made me feel things. Memories long forgotten of those days of my youth playing GBA on the bus. Those times when I sneakily woke up in the middle of the night to get in an hour of Super …"

"But when it’s nailing its concept it really nails it, and making your way through the adventure feels like an endearing throwback to the time of WarioWare, Zelda: The Minish Cap, and Mother 3, without being bogged down by loud, …"

"Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a masterclass in retro Zelda-like game design, expertly fusing classic mechanics with creative new ideas to make for a thoroughly memorable and worthwhile experience. Occasional difficulty spikes aside, we&s;d highly recommend you pick up …"

"This is a brilliantly designed top-down adventure that is one of the best 2D Zelda-esque indie games of the entire Switch era. My teeny-tiny complaints only lie with the combat, but the delightful puzzles and joyous yoyo parkour more than …"

"I did not like the character. I did not like the quest. I did not think what I was doing was noble and I thought everyone sucked. But. The game is so well made the level of polish creates such …"

"Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a phenomenal love letter to a bygone era of video games and toys that many people played and loved."

"Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo" shines as an outstanding metroidvania, reimagined through the unique concept of "yoyovania." The developers masterfully craft a deep and engaging gameplay experience around Pippit&s;s yoyo, paired with smart progression and excellent level design. Despite a …"

"If you’re jonesing for a fresh action adv…yoyovania, then Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo will absolutely fit the bill."

"A fun, unique little Zelda-like with all the quirk and style of a 90s heyday Game Boy game, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is going to scratch that itch if you like &s;em retro. However, tricky controls and high difficulty …"

"Walking the fine line that distinguishes metroidvanias from Zelda-likes, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo nails the fun of adventure and displays a strong identity of its own, which is shown both in its irreverent satire style, as well as in …"

"Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a joy. It combines old and new ideas with fast gameplay, smart puzzles, and a story with numerous unexpected layers. It has the energy of games like Minish Cap and makes fun of capitalism …"

"Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a marvel of a little game that wins at being a "yoyovania." The yoyo combat and progression are superb, its level design utilizing novel traversal elements without repetitious fluff, and its charm is off …"

"One of the best indie games of the year with tons of great features, from its unusual plot twists to its addictive gameplay."