Release Date Announced for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

Sure thing, here it is:

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So, PM Studios and Pocket Trap decided to spill the beans on Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo’s big debut on the Nintendo Switch. Gotta love a good pun, right? “Yoyovania” — what even is that? Anyway, it seems like you’re diving into the shoes of this yoyo whiz kid named Pippit. It’s all in 2D, a top-down style game with so many twists and turns I almost got dizzy just thinking about it.

Now, here’s the kicker. The story involves your auntie’s business empire. Yeah, you read that right! There’s a soul-snatching mega-laser and, just for fun, four totally evil crime bosses. You gotta whip out your favorite yoyo and serve up some justice like you’re swatting flies. Each new trick you master? It shakes up how you see the city’s horizon and battlefield. Pretty neat, huh? Or maybe not… depends how into yoyos you are, I guess.

Alright, so the folks behind the game spelled out some main stuff for us, let’s see if I can keep it straight:

First off, there’s this city with 4 different districts. And over 1000 screens? That’s like a visual buffet! Secrets are everywhere. You’re meant to sneak into these crime bosses’ businesses like some kind of yoyo-wielding ninja, winding through complex puzzles — both action-packed and brain-teasing.

And the yoyo tricks! They’re not just for show. You learn them to pull off these parkour-like routes. The minions won’t know what hit ‘em. Oh, and you can snag over 40 ability-booster Badges, letting you tweak your gameplay however you like.

There’s this funny bit about unlocking “passive Upgrades” through a shady loan shark. I chuckled at that one, imagining a fishy character in a back alley offering deals. And if you’re into scavenger hunts, there’s over 80 collectibles hiding all over town. Stuff like life upgrades, the odd bit of treasure, you name it!

Mark your calendars or doodle it on your palm — Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is set to launch worldwide on the Nintendo Switch eShop come 28 May 2025.

By the way, there’s a trailer or something, but I got so caught up in yoyo fantasies I kinda forgot to watch it. Maybe I will later. Or not. We’ll see.