The WhatsNext verdict
If you miss top-down Zelda adventures and enjoy learning unusual tools through puzzles and exploration, Pipistrello’s yo-yo gives that formula a fresh, tactile hook. Players sensitive to imprecise controls or uneven difficulty may find its best ideas interrupted by friction.
What it does best
A yo-yo that makes traversal feel like play
A colorful GBA-inspired city with its own visual identity
Clever puzzles built around one versatile tool
A surprisingly cohesive yo-yo-powered Zelda-like
What might put you off
Uneven precision and difficulty spikes
An oddball narrative that may not cohere for everyone
The setup
What you are walking into
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Combine moves for traversal, fight the city's rival crime lords, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
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