Pikuniku

 Switch
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Eurogamer
    Jan 22, 2019
    Playing out like an interactive episode of Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Pikuniku is a perfectly formed three hour adventure. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  2. The Verge
    Feb 18, 2019
    It may be hard to describe, but Pikuniku is a delight. There’s always something new to see or do, so many playful ideas that are introduced and then tossed aside. It’s a lot of whimsy crammed into a five-hour runtime.

Awards & Rankings

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#78 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
81
#81 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 62
  3. Negative: 4 out of 62
  1. despacitowO
    Jan 25, 2019
    9
    I've been waiting for this game for a long time and it certainly didn't disappoint. The story mode of this game is filled with legitimatelyI've been waiting for this game for a long time and it certainly didn't disappoint. The story mode of this game is filled with legitimately funny dialog, surprising moments and a cute, memorable art style, although the art style definitely isn't for everybody. Unfortunately for a lot of people, the gameplay in the story mode isn't particularly interesting, since there's a much larger focus on the story.

    If you're looking for an engaging gameplay experience, however, there's also a co-op mode that you can play with a friend, where you solve puzzles and you can even play the incredible sport known as baskick, which is also part of the story mode. To be honest, though, this part of the game could benefit from more content.

    As well as this, the game has pretty decent music and sound design, with some songs that I thought were extremely catchy and very interesting sound effects, like when Piku rolls and lightening.

    Overall, I would recommend this game to anybody who enjoys more story driven games and humor, as well as people with friends, unlike me. To be honest, I haven't beaten the game yet, however, I love this game so much that I needed to give it praise as soon as possible. I give it a 9/10- you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't play this game.    … Full Review »
  2. duckwaffles
    Nov 4, 2021
    9
    Picked it up on sale for a dollar or two. Spectacular deal. Game is great fun solo and multiplayer. Offers some fun replay ability too. EvenPicked it up on sale for a dollar or two. Spectacular deal. Game is great fun solo and multiplayer. Offers some fun replay ability too. Even at full price I think that it is a very fun and well made game with funny moments. Perfect to play with a child or younger sibling.… Full Review »
  3. CarlosHasSeen_1
    May 20, 2021
    10
    I found this game whilst searching on what to play, and found this. I went into the game blinded, and I was amazed! It doesn't have deepI found this game whilst searching on what to play, and found this. I went into the game blinded, and I was amazed! It doesn't have deep mechanics like alot of AAA releases, but the story made me want to complete the game.… Full Review »
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