There’s a number of cute little 3D trophies to collect as well from various moments in the game, with some tucked away rather deviously as I did take my time during my initial play-through to explore. You’ll use everything from a watering can to sweet x-ray glasses to really explore the world and come across some of the more clever scenarios and puzzles in the game. You’ll also get to leave your mark on the world in more than a few ways, thanks to the various hats that Piku will acquire. I will also say that the music in this is surprisingly catchy, and after figuring out that it was handled by Calum Bowen of Lovely Planet and Snipperclips fame, I’m not surprised as to the quality of the tunes in the game. The snark of the villagers was a little surprising, but welcome, because it definitely adds to what I feel like Sectordub was aiming to accomplish with Pikuniku. Sunshine has basically ruined the economy”, where another told me I ruined his business simply for existing. One of the villagers notes “we’re super rich, but have nothing to spend it on” indicating that Mr. For how bleak the plot should seem, it’s all wrapped up in a colorful exterior that hides it well, until you dwell on it a bit. There are times where the color combinations may be a bit tough on the eyes, but Pikuniku’s graphics reminded me a lot of LocoRoco, another similarly styled game from which this likely drew inspiration. Sunshine who looks like he was plucked right out of one of them.

Men and Little Miss books from back in the day, especially when it came to the design of Mr. Bolstering it all is a catchy and upbeat soundtrack which, while well-crafted, never quite reaches the iconic, ear-worming heights of something like Katamari Damacy, but it's certainly trying for a similar characterful playfulness.I had a hard time pinning down just what the game’s art-style reminded me of at first, but the cheery, simplistic designs remind me of the somewhat popular Mr. The animation in particular is pitch-perfect, everything from Piku’s scampering lanky legs catching step at the last moment, to some precisely timed facial expressions that greatly amplify the humor of the storytelling. The graphics are low on detail but high on charm, with weirdly-shaped bulbous characters pacing back and forth through environments that could have been crafted with construction paper by a kindergarten class. Pikuniku tries to juggle a few a things at once, combining a task-oriented adventure game, some cheerful low-stakes platforming, a smattering of mini-games and trivial boss fights, and a hugely entertaining script. Related: PokerStars VR Early Access Preview: Cards and Chaos With Strangers Upon emergence, the nearby townsfolk are terrified of the clearly adorable and simplistically designed little red oval shape with gangly legs, and the game’s early quest sees you attempting to broker trust with the terrified pear-shaped people, fixing what you can and trying to improve the town’s way of life, cast under the shadow of a clearly nefarious mega-corporation.

Piku lies dormant and secure in a cave, waking up to its Platonic quest of escape.

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