Pikuniku

Eurogamer

Martin Robinson

Recommended

Playing out like an interactive episode of Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Pikuniku is a perfectly formed three hour adventure.

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PC Gamer

Philippa Warr

79 / 100

A wonderfully absurd tale of insurrection and kicking stuff in a cheery-looking world.

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GameSpot

James O'Connor

8 / 10

A short, funny platforming adventure about a weird little dude on a strange quest, Pikuniku is a charming delight.

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Game Revolution

Toby Saunders

It may not be long but you’ll have a big, dumb smile on your face the whole time; a pure realization of quality over quantity.

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Destructoid

Jordan Devore

8 / 10.0

In the wrong hands, Pikuniku could have been a shallow and ultimately forgettable experience, but its expressive dialogue, clever framing, and charming, upbeat soundtrack do enough heavy lifting to elevate it into something far more endearing. The characterization, in particular, is delightfully fleshed out. It's a simple game with a ton of heart that'll leave you beaming when everything's said and done.

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TheSixthAxis

Miguel Moran

9 / 10

My favorite gaming experiences are the ones that elicit a pure and physical response from me. Whether it's a horror game making me clench my cheeks or a story-driven game dropping my jaw and pulling a tear from my eye, those kinds of experiences are the ones that stick with me the most. With Pikuniku, I was smiling and laughing throughout the entire thing, and too few games get that kind of response out of me. Pikuniku is a treasure of a game, and I can't wait to see more from this team.

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Shacknews

Donovan Erskine

8 / 10

Its look and feel gives it a charming aesthetic that draws you in, and its solid controls coupled with balanced puzzles makes you stay a while. A funny campaign that has some true laugh out loud moments, but sometimes has vague mission objectives forcing you to wander around aimlessly until you stumble upon the next step.

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Hardcore Gamer

Kyle LeClair

4 / 5.0

It would have been nice if Pikuniku was longer and had a bit more to its story, if only because it means spending more time with its interesting and charming world. Still, what we have is a fun blend of physics-based gameplay, traditional platforming, exploration, eye-catching art and a fun cast that makes for one cute, highly-enjoyable experience. It's a quick little romp through a gleefully bizarre world that you won't regret checking out.

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