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Review of Adventures of Pip on PS4

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Aug 2015
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Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 18 Aug 2015
Genre: Platform
Developer: Tic Toc Games
Publisher: Tic Toc Games

Introduction

welcome to the whimsical world of *Adventures of Pip*! Where being a single pixel is just the beginning of an epic journey to rescue the beloved princess and restore pixelated royal dignity. Developed by the indie geniuses at Tic Toc Games, this charming platformer takes you on a nostalgic ride through 8-bit and 16-bit worlds, all while engaging in some funky evolution-themed gameplay. So, grab your controllers and let's dive into this pixelated paradise!

Gameplay

In *Adventures of Pip*, you play as Pip, a pixelated hero who starts off as, well, just a single pixel! But fear not, for that pixel has dreams as big as its ambition. As you trundle through the game's colorful levels, you'll defeat enemies and collect the ever-elusive 'Pip points' (not to be confused with those points you earn in your high school mathematics tests). These glorious points allow you to evolve into an 8-bit and eventually a 16-bit hero. But hold your horses! Each evolution comes with its own nifty abilities-and pitfalls-meaning you'll often need to toggle between forms like a socially awkward shapeshifter at a party. Players must master wall jumps, breaks through blocks, and, of course, engage in epic battles against henchmen and the villainous Queen DeRezzia. With tight controls and clever level design, there's a nice mix of platforming that might just put a smile on your face... or at least a polite chuckle.

Graphics

Visually, *Adventures of Pip* is a retro resurrection that pays homage to those glorious 16-bit titles we all grew up with. The colors pop, and the pixelated art style delivers an appealing nostalgia trip for those who remember unlocking secret areas in their favorite platformers. Its environments are luscious and diverse, featuring everything from vibrant forests to spooky castles that remind you of your cousin's Halloween decorating skills, which were not a highlight. The character animations are fluid, making Pip's various transformations feel impactful and fun-like suddenly finding out that your grandma can moonwalk. Overall, the graphics do a bang-up job of evoking a bygone era while keeping things fresh and lively for new players.

Conclusion

So, should you dust off your dusty PS4 and dive into the pixelated adventures of Pip? If you're in the market for a platformer that blends old-school charm with light puzzle-solving and plenty of quirky character transformations, then give it a whirl. While *Adventures of Pip* may not revolutionize the genre or make you question the meaning of life, it delivers a solid, enjoyable experience for both casual gamers and hardcore retro enthusiasts. It might just become the pixelated pillow on which your gaming dreams are built. Now, go forth and rescue that princess! Because if a lone pixel can do it, so can you-unless, of course, you trip on your controller cable.

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