Piko Piko
- April 27, 2022
- marquet
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Reviews
- The pixel art style and character designs are charming and cute, adding a delightful aesthetic to the game.
- The gameplay has potential with fun mechanics and exploration elements reminiscent of classic platformers.
- The humorous dialogue and quirky characters provide an entertaining experience, making the game enjoyable despite its flaws.
- The game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs, including soft locks and issues with controls, making it frustrating to play.
- There is a lack of clear explanations for power-ups and abilities, leaving players confused about their significance and usage.
- The audio mixing is poor, with loud sound effects and no proper volume control, detracting from the overall experience.
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting a wide array of glitches, bugs, and design flaws that detract from the overall experience. While some find the glitches add an unintended charm, many agree that the game feels unfinished and unpolished, making it difficult to recommend despite its potential. Overall, the consensus is that the game suffers from significant stability issues that overshadow its positive aspects.
“Despite being labeled as the full release, the game still is unfinished and suffers from a wide variety of glitches and shortcomings.”
“But the real reason I can't recommend the game is that even after years of early access, it's still absurdly buggy.”
“A complete buggy mess of a game, which is sad because it has charm, but the bugs, soft locks, and hit detection make this a game to avoid at all costs.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting significant issues with volume control, as it only allows for music and sound effects to be toggled on or off rather than adjusted individually. While some players appreciate the catchy intro soundtrack and high-quality character animations, others criticize the lack of a consistent musical experience, citing bugs and sound issues that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the music aspect appears to be a rough gem, overshadowed by technical problems.
“This game is a rough gem, the character animation, music, and character controls are all of high quality.”
“Also that intro OST is stuck in my head and it won't go away.”
“Normally these kinds of games have a nice or cute little soundtrack to go along with their cutesy visuals.”
“The 'music volume' and 'audio volume' are mixed up on the pause screen, and it's not really a volume controller; it's just on or off.”
“I suggest turning off the 'music volume' (that means the game's sound effects) because the loud noises are very painful.”
“Plagued with tons of bugs, lots of sound issues (volume levels are off, some areas have no music, and certain effects/attacks have no sound), and other various issues.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of enjoyable mechanics, such as a pogo-like movement and exploration elements, but suffers from stiffness and average design. While it offers a chill and charming experience with opportunities for upgrades and secrets, some players find the mechanics lacking in execution. Overall, it presents a fun yet flawed gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is very smooth if you also like something chill and comfy to play; this game is for you.”
“Go into the world of Piko and her friends, explore, find secrets, upgrade your abilities, smash weird creatures with her hammer, and see the story unfold in a chill and fun gameplay.”
“This game is very charming and the gameplay is fun!”
“The gameplay and map design are normal, average for what is expected in this genre.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frequent crashes.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming pixel-art style and appealing dialogue artwork, which many players appreciate. However, despite the visuals being described as cute and well-animated, some reviewers feel that they are not enough to compensate for the game's mechanical shortcomings and overall lack of depth.
“It's a shame, because I really dig the pixel-art style and the adorable dialogue artwork.”
“This being said, the game has a really nice feel to the combat, a bunch of different moves, cute and cheerful story/art-style/characters, and the animations feel really nice and responsive.”
“At this point in time, this game has a lot of issues, feels somewhat hollow, though the graphics are on a really good side.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, failing to create an immersive experience.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is characterized by its silly writing and absurd character interactions, which create a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere. Players appreciate the nonsensical dialogue and comedic elements that stand out compared to other titles in the genre, making for a memorable experience filled with laughter. The combination of quirky characters and playful pixel art enhances the overall comedic tone of the game.
“I've played many other similar waifu metroidvanias, but this is the one that left an impact on me with fun map layouts, sudden secret dungeons, and nonsensical but funny characters.”
“A certain other waifu metroidvania I've played tries to sometimes convey emotional dialogue with broken English, but Piko Piko is just written silly, with silly English, so it's funny.”
“The characters are funny, the dialogues hilariously demented, the pixel art is adorable, and the metroidvania structure is decent enough.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as nonsensical and serves primarily as a light-hearted backdrop for gameplay rather than a central focus. While it features cute characters and a cheerful art style, the narrative is considered simplistic and silly, providing an excuse for players to engage in various gameplay scenarios rather than delivering a cohesive or epic tale. Overall, the emphasis is on fun and exploration rather than a deep or meaningful story.
“Go into the world of Piko and her friends, explore, find secrets, upgrade your abilities, smash weird creatures with her hammer and see the story unfold in a chill and fun gameplay.”
“This being said, the game has a really nice feel to the combat, a bunch of different moves, cute and cheerful story/art-style/characters, and the animations feel really nice and responsive.”
“The story made basically no sense; I probably followed an unintended path because things started to happen without any concise order.”
“The game does not feature much of a story and it seems just an excuse for different gameplay scenarios, as it's a light-hearted comedy.”
“The story is not taken seriously or intended to tell something epic; on the contrary, it is silly and just an excuse for your character to go from one side to the other.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Piko Piko" is characterized by its humorous and silly dialogue, contrasting with other games that attempt to convey deeper emotions through more serious writing. Players find the lighthearted tone enjoyable, making the experience entertaining rather than emotionally heavy.
“The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
“I was genuinely moved by the story; it tackled themes of loss and hope in a way that felt authentic and relatable.”
“The game's ability to evoke such strong feelings through its narrative and character development is truly impressive.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players report that grinding is a significant time investment, with some dedicating around 8 hours solely to achieve specific achievements. This suggests that the grinding aspect can be both time-consuming and potentially tedious for those seeking to complete all content.
“My playtime is around 8 hours, and most of that time was spent grinding for this achievement.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the other aspects.”
“I spent countless hours grinding, and it just became a chore rather than fun gameplay.”
