These options don’t have any consequence within the games narrative, but reading through the characters reactions generated a good amount of laughs and gave me incentive to talk to everyone and everything I saw. A good majority of dialogue can go in two very distinct directions. The writing here is a joy to go through and everyone has something interesting to say. Not that these islanders needed any more personality than they already have. Even though the character and world design is ultra-simplistic, the vibrant colors and physics based animations help each area come to life with character and moxie. The crisp, sharp graphics and fantastic score make the whole adventure a pleasure to experience. Price: £11.69 (Switch) £10.29 (Steam) Release: Out now Maybe I’m just getting old, but it seems almost impossible to look at a seemingly innocent-looking children’s cartoon aesthetic and not wonder if there’s a more sinister or profound message going on underneath. Nevertheless, there is a fun and alluring charm here that shouldn’t be overlooked. This coupled with a lack of mechanical invention, the game can become stale after long playthroughs. For instance, there is a particularly aggravating chase sequence that almost convinced me of calling it quits. Players will find that their biggest hurdle is overcoming the imprecise controls and getting physics to work in their favor. Moreover, Pikuniku in general is a fairly easy pill to swallow.
Actually, the more challenging and interesting sections are only found through exploration. Even though it features a healthy amount of unlockables, none of these do much in the way of evolving the game and its mechanics. While the story does a good job of keeping players engaged, the lack of gameplay diversity drastically hampers the fun and whimsy. With that being said, the game is fairly straightforward if players do not venture out of the beaten path. Where are the firefighters when you need them?
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