Adventures of Pip

A fun little 2D platformer that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's nothing particularly special, but if you're in the mood for that kind of game this will scratch the itch. My only real complaint is that getting enough money to buy all of the upgrades requires going through the same levels multiple times to grind, but that's not strictly necessary and only really an issue if you're going for 100% completion.

Cute little puzzle platformer that gives just enough of a challenge to keep it interesting without ever really getting all that hard. The mechanics are fun, and there are some standard "extra" goals to shoot for beyond the basic level clear. I think I would have enjoyed it a bit more if falling into pits/lava a tad bit less punishing. Also it was unclear to me how I was meant to tackle some of the bosses; a little too much trial and error there. Overall this is a good one to pick up for $3-4 on sale. I got about 10 good hours with 100% achievements.

This game's whole gimmick strikes me as pandering to nostalgia on the premise of an idea that sounds conceptually interesting but isn't anything special in context. Getting hit downgrades you like it does in Mario - okay and? You kinda look like Link but as a brown haired white boy - okay and? I am probably the wrong audience for this game, and I own that, but I don't really see what else this game adds to the conversation about retro games other than "man, graphics used to suck, huh?". It's like Color Theory's cover of "Here Is The House" - it's entirely enraptured by the greatness of what came before that it has nothing to add of its own. It's fine. It's good. I just don't see the point, personally.

I recommend a controller -good music -good enemys -metroidvania

A charming little game unlike anything I have played before. You play as Pip a single low res pixel with the special power to transform into med res and high res. Off to save the princess from the evil queen that wants to turn everyone into low res. Short and sweet. This won’t take long to 100%. It’s nice to play a simple unique indie game that isn’t a copy paste Metroidvania. I love Metroidvania but every 2D platformer doesn’t need to be one. It’s nice to have a level based game. It feels so rare. The music is pretty good and memorable. The bosses aren’t too hard but sometimes it takes a minute to figure out the weakness. You have to use the res changing to make an opening and deal a hit. I really wish there was a second game. The same thing but a lot bigger.

painfully mid, poorly put together, doesn't even rut at 60FPS despite reporting so