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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (Japan)

Nintendo Switch
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2025
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✪ Reviewed on June 14, 2025
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An unabashed homage to handheld Zelda, clever in its yoyo puzzles and charming in its city. It lacks a little scope to leave a lasting mark, but the execution is polished and endearing.

Your verdict
Category
Action Adventure 1 player 7+
Description
A Zelda-like action adventure developed by Pocket Trap and published by Fireshine Games in 2025. You explore the city of Rattccoon with a cursed yoyo that doubles as weapon, grappling hook and puzzle tool. Its colorful pixel art evokes the golden days of the Game Boy Advance.

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Ranking
35th in Top 50 the best hidden gems 37th in Top 50 best games for kids 7-11 47th in Top 50 best 2D games 54th in Top 100 best Nintendo Switch games 201st in Top 1000 the best games of all time
Technical info
💾2 GB 📅24/04/2025
Published by Fireshine Games

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity

Notable
Q1 loose
 $23 Q6 complete
 $26 Q10 new
 $30 !
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Other versions
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Europe
24/04/2025
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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
USA
24/04/2025
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Memorable bosses

The bosses turn the cursed yoyo into action puzzles: bounce a projectile back, latch onto a weak point, alternate attack and dodge on a precise beat. Colorful and inventive, they punctuate the adventure with clever showdowns worthy of handheld Zelda.

An underrated gem

Flying under the radar, this homage to handheld Zelda is a gem for the nostalgic: clever yoyo puzzles, a charming city and vibrant pixel art. Short but polished, it offers a sweet ride that deserves far more attention.

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