Whoever was in charge of the soundtrack certainly took some creative liberty in its use of instruments, using sound effects like suction cups to play the melody and pots and pans for the percussion (much like a child would). It certainly has its own flavour to it, adding a level of wackiness that anyone can appreciate. It’s simple, but it perfectly sets the mood for its happy vibes. Despite the game’s linear nature, the hats that you collect allow you to backtrack and reveal more of what a previous area had to offer. The only downside to the animations is that you cannot keep track of how many there are and how many you’ve found, nor can you rewatch them, which is a bit disappointing for completionists. There are also some short micro animations that are cute and endearing, whilst also being incredibly random. The Trophies scattered throughout the world encourage you to explore every nook and cranny, with some hidden secrets that will definitely surprise you. There are some hidden and secret areas to find, but most of them are quite obvious with clear zig-zags in walls. However, the linearity of the game highly diminishes its replayability. Some of the puzzles require some deep thought, whilst another may require brute force and persistence. Rarely is there anything unique about the implementation, rather it is more about the reasoning behind it. It certainly has a dry humour that relies a lot on randomness and comedic timing, but Pikuniku executes this perfectly.Īs far as a platformer goes, Pikuniku does its job to fit the bill.
Pikuniku’s humour is as colorful as its colour pallet, with witty one-liners and nonsensical moments. This doesn’t mean it’s all dark and gloomy, far from it. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more Nintendo Switch content. There are also moments when the dialogue takes sudden dark turns that make you do a double-take. However, you may be surprised to hear that the game tackles some complex themes of industrial consequences, secret organisations and propaganda. With its charming visuals and lovable characters, it’s easy to assume a simplistic plot that lacks depth. The story is the absolute strong point of Pikuniku. The boss battles, and even the finale, are surprisingly easy and slow-paced, much to the disappointment of any seasoned gamer. There are a few creative puzzles, but nothing special. Pikuniku doesn’t pose much of a challenge and it’s a very short game. The only difficult moments in the game are optional platforming challenges that must be found off the beaten path. However, they do not pose a challenge, to the point of being dull. We only wish that there were perhaps a few more levels, or even a bit more to the Adventure Mode.Īt the end of each chapter, you’ll have boss fights that take fun and creative twists to the regular formula. Whilst these challenges can become frustrating, they’re a great addition to an otherwise short game. The co-op feature has nine levels that require you and another to work through together, working as a team to solve puzzles and help each other around. These act as fun little distractions that stretch out the experience, but they won’t hold your attention for long.
There is also a basketball mini-game called Baskick that you can come back to in the co-op menu. There are a few mini-games scattered throughout the world, such as an NES in a house that upon finding the cartridge, you can play a small micro game called ピーピー (Pipi) that involves you bouncing a ball on your head. But don’t fret, Pikuniku runs flawlessly, playing as smooth as you would hope it to. Not only that, but the hats can look pretty cool on the little blob… aside from the arms, they’re just terrifying.Īs a physics-based puzzle-platformer, any frame rate dips or glitches could have greatly diminished the experience. The hats provide an extra level of depth, allowing for more puzzle variety that keeps the game fresh until the very end. However, there is a lot of maneuvering of small objects that prove to be finicky.Īside from that, the gameplay is relatively straightforward. As a physics-based puzzle-platformer, the puzzles can be frustrating, but that is to be expected. As you play as a little blob with legs, you jump, duck, kick and use various hats that have special abilities. The game mechanics in Pikuniku are simple but fun.
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As a red blob with legs, talk to interesting characters, undertake strange requests and explore a colourful world full of charm and personality. Pikuniku is a physics-based puzzle-platformer that takes place in a happy world riddled with sinister plots.
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