Review: Pipistrello And The Cursed Yoyo (Switch) - A Masterclass In Retro, Zelda-Style Game Design

Check out this next trick.Though the latest 3D Zelda releases have unmistakably taken the already popular series to all-new heights, there are still some fans who miss the ‘old’ way Nintendo used to design its popular green-hatted protagonist’s adventures.Such fans will want to pay attention to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo from Brazil-based developer Pocket Trap. This clever and quirky new Metroidvania demonstrates consistent mastery of the essential design principles of a top-down action game, smartly combining action, puzzles, and exploration into a thoroughly enjoyable adventure you won’t want to miss.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: Pipistrello And The Cursed Yoyo (Switch) - A Masterclass In Retro, Zelda-Style Game Design

Check out this next trick.

Though the latest 3D Zelda releases have unmistakably taken the already popular series to all-new heights, there are still some fans who miss the ‘old’ way Nintendo used to design its popular green-hatted protagonist’s adventures.

Such fans will want to pay attention to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo from Brazil-based developer Pocket Trap. This clever and quirky new Metroidvania demonstrates consistent mastery of the essential design principles of a top-down action game, smartly combining action, puzzles, and exploration into a thoroughly enjoyable adventure you won’t want to miss.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com