Adventures Of Pip Review (Nintendo Switch)
You play as Pip, who despite the fact that he is only one pixel in a world full of 32-bit characters, is the only one brave enough to stand up to the Skeleton Queen and rescue the kidnapped princess.
Pros:
- Cutesy pixel art graphics.
- 506mb download size.
- 3 save slots.
- Tutorial signs as you play.
- Own in-game achievements.
- World map level select.
- Platformer gameplay.
- Can change between a character and a pixel block at will.
- Secret areas and routes.
- Simple easy to learn controls.
- Checkpoints throughout levels.
- Autosaves.
- Three save slots with copy and delete options.
- Collect pixels from enemies. Pixels is your currency.
- Retro atmosphere.
- Can skip cutscenes if you wish.
- Play as Pip who can freely change between a boy and a single pixel. Hit a special common enemy to turn back into a boy.
- As a pixel, you have higher jumps that can float and fit in tight platforms. As a boy, you can wall jump and punch things.
- Main village hub where you can unlock further stores to buy and upgrade your character.
- World map screen akin to the Super Mario games.
- Rescue villagers throughout the levels to increase your level completion rank.
- Chests littered throughout.
- Secret areas and shortcuts can be found.
- A wide selection of enemy types.
- Enemies respawn upon death.
- Huge massive boss fights that take up the whole screen.
- Lovely somber soundtrack with some booming beats for boss fights.
- Very pick up and play and accessible to new players.
Cons:
- wall jumping is a bit awkward as you really struggle to just climb up a tiny lip of a platform.
- Being able to morph into a pixel whenever is cool but the placement of enemies to revert back is not always ideal.
- Needs more checkpoints especially in boss fights.
- Difficulty spikes happen when you least expect it.
- Earning enough pixels to buy items is a slow process.
- Slow starter.
