Pikuniku

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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

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  1. TheSeahorse
    Feb 7, 2019
    6
    Pikuniku is a very polished and high quality game. When I say high quality I'm talking about the sound, animations and overall feel of the game.

    It does however fall short on many occasions. It's trying to be a funny adventure and in the beginning you will definitely blow air through your nose several times but when you get farther in you notice that they put all the funniest stuff in    Pikuniku is a very polished and high quality game. When I say high quality I'm talking about the sound, animations and overall feel of the game.

    It does however fall short on many occasions. It's trying to be a funny adventure and in the beginning you will definitely blow air through your nose several times but when you get farther in you notice that they put all the funniest stuff in the beginning.

    The character movement is a thing many people hate on but I actually like it because it's not supposed to be a super hardcore platformer and it fits the game to be a rolling and wobbling little ball. What I don't like is that there is so little platforming, I actually enjoyed the platforming stages but for me it never got challenging, they could've done more.

    The third thing is that the game is so short, it takes 3 hours to beat it and if you want to 100% it, it'll just take you an hour or two more. It's a decent game while you play it but when your finished you feel like you've been ripped of.

    A game with a lot of missed potential.    … Expand
  2. nusco
    Jun 20, 2019
    7
    Pikuniku is a fun little adventure that lives and dies on the strength of its cute, wobbly, clumsy characters. It never takes itself too seriously, even though its story has ultimately more to say than the stories of many self-important games. It provides some mild challenge, but the challenge is not the point–the point is getting to know (and ultimately saving) its weird world.Pikuniku is a fun little adventure that lives and dies on the strength of its cute, wobbly, clumsy characters. It never takes itself too seriously, even though its story has ultimately more to say than the stories of many self-important games. It provides some mild challenge, but the challenge is not the point–the point is getting to know (and ultimately saving) its weird world.

    Pikuniku doesn't aim unrealistically high, and it doesn't overstay its welcome. It's a small game, but one that I enjoyed playing.    … Expand
  3. upThere
    Jan 28, 2019
    6
    Awesome story, genuinely well told with a lot of charming funny moments. Alas, the game-feel is terrible and platforming gameplay is slow and dull, peppered with uninspired simplistic physics puzzles which are easy to solve logically, but annoyingly difficult to perform - you are fighting the controls to solve boring puzzles just to see the end of an annoyingly brief story. The story isAwesome story, genuinely well told with a lot of charming funny moments. Alas, the game-feel is terrible and platforming gameplay is slow and dull, peppered with uninspired simplistic physics puzzles which are easy to solve logically, but annoyingly difficult to perform - you are fighting the controls to solve boring puzzles just to see the end of an annoyingly brief story. The story is indeed great, but yeah, my advice is watch a lets-play - it's better than actually playing it.… Expand
  4. drlowdon
    Apr 12, 2020
    6
    Awaking in a cave, Piku ventures into a nearby village to fiend the locals terrified of him. Having agreed to help them out the villagers free Piku and it soon transpires that everything is not quite as idyllic as it first seems.

    Pikuniku is puzzle platformer, that while pretty short and rarely all that challenging, offers plenty of humorous charm and a good mix of challenges and    Awaking in a cave, Piku ventures into a nearby village to fiend the locals terrified of him. Having agreed to help them out the villagers free Piku and it soon transpires that everything is not quite as idyllic as it first seems.

    Pikuniku is puzzle platformer, that while pretty short and rarely all that challenging, offers plenty of humorous charm and a good mix of challenges and activities to participate in. At the time of writing it’s available for a measly 89p on the Switch and at that price it’s one of the best bargains you’ll find this year!    … Expand
  5. B-Bog
    Mar 28, 2020
    7
    Pikuniku is a cute, weird, and absurd puzzle-platformer with entertaining writing and characters. The controls are very floaty and janky, which I guess is kind of on purpose and fine for the most part, as the game is generally speaking very easy (and as such suitable for younger children also), but can be kind of aggravating when the game demands precision or fast reactions (there is quitePikuniku is a cute, weird, and absurd puzzle-platformer with entertaining writing and characters. The controls are very floaty and janky, which I guess is kind of on purpose and fine for the most part, as the game is generally speaking very easy (and as such suitable for younger children also), but can be kind of aggravating when the game demands precision or fast reactions (there is quite a considerable input lag). The music can also get annoying because it is comprised of VERY short loops.

    I got this game for 3 cents (0,99€ on sale minus 96 gold points) and I don't think that there's really anything to complain about for that price ;) All in all, although it's a little rough around the edges, it's a pleasant, charming and entertaining way to distract yourself for a few hours.    … Expand
  6. donmopa
    Apr 10, 2020
    7
    It is ok, fun for a while. Worth for the price, basically. Took some time to solve absurd puzzles
  7. Swarley74
    Nov 21, 2019
    7
    Fun, sympa, un mode coop marrant, une musique qui ne m'a jamais quitté depuis la sortie..
    Seul défaut : trop court et aucune rejouabilité !
  8. Gontrand00
    Nov 29, 2020
    7
    I had fun playing this game, and I think it's basically the point of all this. It's stupid, absurd, cute and the universe work.

    I really liked the humor and the art style. It's nice to see something simple and stupid being also of good quality. Of course it's far from perfect and having a more substantial story could have been nice (especially the ending, feels like it's more of a ''oh    I had fun playing this game, and I think it's basically the point of all this. It's stupid, absurd, cute and the universe work.

    I really liked the humor and the art style. It's nice to see something simple and stupid being also of good quality. Of course it's far from perfect and having a more substantial story could have been nice (especially the ending, feels like it's more of a ''oh well whatever let's get back to our lives'' kinda feeling).

    Making the missions worthwhile could have been nice too since at some point they was some stuff I didn't care about doing since I knew nothing would happen except ''You did the mission''. I want a little more than that. ;-)

    Some music are really catchy and that was a good feeling.

    For 5$ on e-shop sale, it's worth it. You're gonna have a funny 3-4h of play between bigger games that need all your focus and energy. And we need games like that too in our ecosystem !    … Expand
  9. Divad27
    Dec 18, 2022
    7
    Short game but enough to have a good time at a very cheap price. It's funny, funny and even aesthetically pleasing.

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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. CD-Action
    Dec 11, 2019
    55
    I don’t have a slightest clue who for and why was this game even made, but on the other hand I simply have to appreciate the big heart which was put in it. [03/2019, p.77]
  2. Gaming Age
    Oct 1, 2019
    100
    In fact, nothing about Pikuniku bothers me. It’s a happy, fun little game that needs to be enjoyed by everyone who owns a Switch, and the world is a better place with games like this in it.
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  3. Switch Player
    Mar 4, 2019
    80
    Pikuniku is the perfect Sunday afternoon game; short, but sweet. It’s an enjoyable romp through a pleasant world, teaching the important life lesson that kicking things is often the simplest solution.
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