With so many games available at any given time, it’s not uncommon to get hit with some choice paralysis when you’re looking for something new to play. One game you might want to check out is Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, as this cute little blend of metroidvania exploration and Zelda-like adventuring is currently doing big numbers on the Steam charts.
It’s not too expensive either, as the game has received a launch week discount for its standard digital edition. In case you’d prefer something more tangible, physical copies of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo are also available for Switch and PS5. The digital edition normally retails for $20, but for the first week, but it has been discounted by 10% on Steam. Green Man Gaming has the best deal here, as members of the XP rewards program can score the game for just $14.39.
$14.39 with Green Man Gaming XP (was $20)
Described as a “Yoyovania” by its developers, the game features a character-driven story, rival entrepreneurs making a killing in the crime business, and hundreds of secrets to discover. As the the self-declared yoyo master Pippit, you’ll have to master your deadly toy if you want to stand a chance against the Pipistrellos, powerful crime lords looking to remove Pippit’s aunt, Madame Pipistrello, from her position as leader. There are several districts to explore as you pick up new yoyo tricks, and like any good metroidvania, upgrading your skillset will allow you to reach new areas in this game.
Another neat feature here is that you can alter how your skills work by equipping badges, and you can also make use of passive abilities offered by a shady loan shark. The game even features a soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura, the composer responsible for memorable scores in games like Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Bowser’s Inside Story, and the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4.
$35-$60
For the physical editions, you can choose from a $35 standard edition or a $60 collector’s edition that comes with an adorable plushie of Pippit.
For a few more bargains, you can also check out all the deals on right now as part of Sony’s Days of Play promotion. You can grab a PS5 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 for just $400, several PS5 games have been discounted by up to 50%, and there are more hardware deals on DualSense controllers, PS5 console covers, Pulse Explore earbuds, and the PS5 Pro console.
