Poi: Explorer Edition

 Switch
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Nintendo Life
    Oct 28, 2017
    80
    Whilst it could never compete with the likes of Super Mario Odyssey, Poi: Explorer Edition is a great platforming adventure in its own right. Anyone who enjoys a good ‘collect-a-thon’ will be in Heaven with this game – the Medallions are great fun to work towards and finding every single extra collectable will take some considerable time and effort. If you enjoy games of this genre, and have the means to do so, we’d definitely recommend giving Poi a go and help it to be noticed in what must be one of the cruellest release windows ever. It deserves to be played.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 6, 2017
    75
    Poi tries very hard to emulate early 3D Mario games, and it does a fantastic job. Unfortunately it rarely rises above that. Most of the challenges, enemies, and boss fights, have direct parallels in one 3D Mario game or another. Outside of some unique takes on progression you’ll rarely find anything that feels entirely new in Poi. When all's said and done Poi is a very well executed clone. It is fun and charming, but feels like something I’ve played before.

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. RickJon
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Look, firstly, only 10 bucks. I will admit it isn't long but it doesn't overstay its welcome, and it took me about 20 hours to 100%, and ILook, firstly, only 10 bucks. I will admit it isn't long but it doesn't overstay its welcome, and it took me about 20 hours to 100%, and I will be replaying this game in the future. worth my money, good (if slightly generic) design, and very fun gameplay. if you want a fun small little game, pick Poi… Full Review »
  2. LordGanon
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    For fans of Super Mario 3D games, Looks good and gameplay good. But the characters are very thin and the world's feel a bit too superficial
  3. FrankoAmmo
    Feb 22, 2018
    7
    Just completed Poi: Explorer Edition last night and I was not disappointed. You can complete the game in a fairly short period of time, but itJust completed Poi: Explorer Edition last night and I was not disappointed. You can complete the game in a fairly short period of time, but it took me about 12 hours to 100% it (101 medallions). The controls and the angles of the camera are not top notch like a Mario title, but it is good enough to enjoy the game! The platformer / puzzles aspects are fairly simple and easy in general. I would have love new gameplay mechanics / something innovative. The graphics and the music are good, but nothing crazy/innovative. I like the fact there are 100 medallions to collect, but hate that it does not give you anything besides an extra medallion. The loading time was a little slow at times, but nothing major. The price is not that high for a physical version and Poi deserves an 7.5 out of 10 in my book.… Full Review »
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