Adventures of Pip

Adventures of Pip is a charming experience that embraces its pixelated appearance. The platforming can feel occasionally stiff, but Pip succeeds the most when it’s not afraid to have fun with its theme.

79%Game Brain Score

gameplay, music

stability, replayability

84% User Score Based on 225 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 22 reviews

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In Adventures of Pip, play as the heroic pixel Pip in a 32-bit world, gaining abilities by absorbing pixels from enemies and solving puzzles through evolution and devolution. Explore five unique worlds, and defeat bosses in varying pixel forms while saving your village from the evil Queen DeRezzia. Experience a heartfelt story about the power within and discover Pip's true potential in this classic side-scrolling action platformer.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+32

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 247 reviews

gameplay51 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

Unique mechanic of switching between pixel resolutions adds depth to gameplay and puzzle-solving.
Charming art style and humorous writing create an enjoyable atmosphere.
Responsive controls and a steady learning curve make the game accessible and fun.

Later levels can feel frustrating and unfair, with design choices that lead to repetitive gameplay.
The story and dialogue are often bland and unmemorable, lacking depth.
Controls can be unintuitive, especially for keyboard users, leading to frustration during gameplay.

gameplay
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
56%
2%
The gameplay of *Adventures of Pip* is characterized by its unique resolution-switching mechanic, which allows players to transform between three forms to solve puzzles and navigate levels. While the initial hours are engaging and showcase well-designed mechanics, the game suffers from a lack of innovation as it introduces all mechanics too quickly, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable with clever puzzles and solid controls, but it can feel tedious and lacks depth in later stages.
- “Adventures of Pip is a great platformer with a unique mechanic of changing one's resolution to traverse different paths and puzzles.”
- “The gameplay is almost flawless, feeling even better to play than the classic platformers we know and love.”
- “Adventures of Pip presents a refreshing take on platforming, aesthetically impressive with gameplay to match.”
- “For a game that almost entirely puts its bets on precise and challenging platforming, Adventures of Pip has some of the most floaty, unoriginal, and counter-intuitive controls and mechanics in a platformer.”
- “Nothing new or innovative is done with the transformation mechanic; it's all just a frustrating level after another with checkpoints that force you to go through several screens whenever you die.”
- “The game offers several upgrades throughout the game, but they have little to no impact on the gameplay.”
music
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
40%
4%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the contributions of composer Jake Kaufman and describing the soundtrack as fitting and enjoyable, while others find it mundane or repetitive over extended play. Many players appreciate the music's charm and its ability to enhance the overall experience, though some note that it may not stand out on its own outside of the game context. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-received, it is often overshadowed by criticisms of the game's level design and sound effects.
- “The music is very nice and relaxing!”
- “The story is great and funny, the characters are nice... the music is fantastic too!”
- “The soundtrack is glorious, kudos to the composer!”
- “I mainly bought this game because of Jake Kaufman's involvement, but it turns out the music here is some of his most mundane 9-5 work.”
- “Seeing the same scenery and hearing the same stage music for seven levels straight gets a little tiring.”
- “No amount of Jake Kaufman's soundtrack is going to compensate for that lack of sound design.”
story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
50%
6%
The story in this platformer is generally viewed as generic and simplistic, often compared to classic tropes like "Mario saves the princess," with many players finding it unengaging or even annoying compared to the gameplay. While some appreciate the humor and charm in the narrative, others feel it lacks depth and memorable dialogue, leading to a consensus that the game excels more in its mechanics and art style than in its storytelling. Overall, the story is seen as a minor aspect of the experience, with many players prioritizing gameplay over plot.
- “The story is enjoyable and I actually found the narrative to be quite funny, which is not something I do often.”
- “Adventures of Pip is an incredibly charming platformer with an adorable story, interesting mechanics, and great music.”
- “Ultimately, it's a fun platformer with a refreshing twist on a known mechanic with a decent story.”
- “The story was pretty bland and I found I was only really playing for the gameplay, not the plot. I actually got a little annoyed when plot-based events came up.”
- “The story is little more than 'Mario saves the princess again', with boring dialogues with NPCs and the humor is not that memorable too.”
- “The story is childishly simple and not enough to merit any kind of interest from the player.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
43%
7%
The graphics of the game are a blend of pixel and vector styles, which some players find charming while others note a noticeable clash between the two. Overall, the visuals are described as cute and colorful, with a retro feel that enhances the platforming experience, though some critiques mention rough visuals and a lack of depth in the art style. Despite mixed opinions, many players appreciate the game's aesthetic and its ability to create an enjoyable atmosphere through its graphics and animation.
- “The controls are tight, game mechanics are interesting, and the graphics are a great blend of pixel art and modern graphics.”
- “Beautiful graphics and adorable characters; also, the music is very nice!”
- “Adventures of Pip presents a refreshing take on platforming, aesthetically impressive with gameplay to match.”
- “An uninteresting world with poor levels and a bland art style.”
- “I thought this would be a game that I would like, but the incredibly rough visuals, the default sound setting being borderline ear-rape, the ridiculous difficulty spike just in the first world alone, and controls that are so clunky that it feels like you're fighting the game every single moment made me go 'that's it!'”
- “Pretty short, no alternate difficulties and hence little replay value, and graphics and controls are just okay.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its self-awareness and lightheartedness, though it often falls short of delivering truly memorable laughs. While some characters and lines are charming and funny, the overall comedic impact is inconsistent, and the humor sometimes struggles to elevate the otherwise basic story. Despite these shortcomings, the game's cute design and likable characters contribute to a fun experience that offers a refreshing take on typical gaming tropes.
- “The game knows it's a video game, and that's hilarious.”
- “I genuinely have nothing bad to say about Adventures of Pip; the characters are all likable and the humor in the game is a refreshing change of pace from the countless games that take themselves too seriously.”
- “The last couple of days I would often think about the characters from the game and all of the funny lines the princess and the queen would say; the game definitely makes fun of the typical tropes and runs with it.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report a polished experience with minimal bugs during their playthrough, others encounter significant issues, particularly with the final boss and minor texture glitches. Common problems include enemies appearing in unexpected locations and brief screen freezes during gameplay. As the game is in early access, these glitches are not uncommon, but they can affect the overall experience.
- “The final boss is also incredibly buggy - sometimes requiring quitting out of the final level entirely and restarting it.”
- “The level of difficulty is because of its glitches.”
- “The constant mini freezes annoyed me a lot.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many players noting its short length, lack of alternate difficulty settings, and repetitive environments. After completing the game, users felt there was little incentive to return, as the experience did not offer memorable content or significant challenges.
- “Pretty short, no alternate difficulties and hence little replay value, and graphics and controls are just okay.”
- “I put the controller down after about 3 hours of gameplay and 100% completion thinking that there was not very much in terms of replayability or anything that would encapsulate a memorable experience.”
- “Environments all feel the same, some checkpoints can be unfairly spaced, no replay value after completion besides rescuing all of the villagers.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and chore-like, particularly in the later stages where finding secrets for perfect ratings and managing form switching and villager saving becomes repetitive. This detracts from the overall enjoyment, despite the game's initial engaging qualities.
- “There are secrets you need to find in order to earn the perfect rating for each level, but I found them tedious and a chore.”
- “While all of these qualities work wonderfully, the game becomes rather tedious in its later half due to both the primary mechanic of form switching and saving the villagers.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is largely underwhelming, eliciting only occasional smirks from players due to its reliance on corny humor and puns, leaving some feeling disappointed.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly immersive, effectively drawing players in and enhancing their overall experience.

70%Critics’ scoreBased on 23 critic reviews

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3h Median play time

3h Average play time

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