Lee Mehr
Cubed3Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Review
Published 8/10/2025
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 5/28/2025
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Combine moves for traversal, fight the city's rival crime lords, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
- Developer
- Pocket Trap
- Publisher
- PM Studios
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Critic avg
88
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 88 across 15 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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90–10012 reviews · 80%
80–892 reviews · 13%
70–791 review · 7%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Alana Dunitz
GameGrinPipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Review
Published 6/14/2025
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalFingal Belmont
Niche GamerPipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Review - Niche Gamer
Published 6/14/2025
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100
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Pipistrello And The Cursed Yoyo (Switch) - A Masterclass In Retro, Zelda-Style Game Design
Published 6/4/2025
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90
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Read originalWill Silberman
Digital ChumpsPipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (PC) Review
Published 6/2/2025
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95
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalKim Snaith
GameSpewPipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo review
Published 5/30/2025
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron Riccio
Slant Magazine'Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo' Review: A Weird, Wonderful Yoyovania
Published 5/28/2025
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90
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Read originalGeorge Foster
TheGamerPipistrello And The Cursed Yoyo Review - A Pippit To The Past
Published 5/28/2025
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDouglas Rintoul
Checkpoint GamingPipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Review - Yo money, yo problems - Checkpoint
Published 5/28/2025
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70
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisPipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Review – Stringing you along | TheSixthAxis
Published 5/28/2025
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