Video games continue to be the most unique industry to have ever existed. I consider myself someone who follows the industry incredibly closely, and yet, because there is an infinite amount of video games, games I’ve never heard of still manage to not only get released but get released to incredible scores. Case in point, Pipistrellow and the Cursed Yoyo. WHAT?! What is this?! From the game’s Steam page, it’s described as a game that “combines combat, platforming action, puzzle-solving, and exploration — all enveloped in a delightful character-driven story about corporate shenanigans! Face off against the rival crime entrepreneurs and their underlings using the weapon you know best: your prized yoyo! Featuring Yoko Shimomura as a guest composer, so prepare yourself an authentic nostalgia blast!” And if you’re someone who scrolled past the game’s trailer to get to my fantastic writing, SCROLL BACK UP. Watch that trailer. This looks like a ton of fun! You have to see it! Also, spoilers, the reviews for this thing are great. I feel like I’m slipping. I love to write about indie games, and yet somehow I’ve missed one of the best of the year. Well, dear readers from this day forward… this will probably continue to happen. I’m just one person. If you want immaculate indie video game coverage, you’re gonna have to go check out Jill Grodt and the gang over at Indie Informer. ANYWAYS, this is called Review Round Up, so let’s look at those reviews!

Review Round-Up:

The game’s standout feature is its inventive use of the yoyo as both a weapon and a traversal tool. Players can execute a variety of tricks to combat enemies and navigate the city’s diverse districts, each filled with secrets and challenges. The mechanics are intuitive yet offer a surprising amount of depth as well, encouraging experimentation and rewarding mastery. – Press Play

When it comes to games going for a retro aesthetic, artistic design goes a long way to pulling it off. Thankfully, Pipistrello succeeds tenfold here, with absolutely gorgeous pixel art, from the character design to the world. I felt like I was playing a game from the past, with all the quality of life features you’d expect from a modern title. For being a retro inspired title, I was genuinely impressed with the amount of options, including scaling the image to the exact desired resolution and magnification. – Dallas, Quest Break

Last but certainly not least, if you liked what you’ve read and watched, then, by all means, head on over to the PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Marketplace, or Steam page to pick up Pipistrello and The Cursed Yoyo. All you need to do is click the image below and you will be taken to the store of your choosing. Also, I lied. One final, final thing, thank you for checking out the site. If you like this type of content, the Thinks of a Thoughter Games Release Radar will be doing this for every interesting game released this year.