🌀 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Launches Today on All Platforms — Explore the First-Ever “Yoyovania” Adventure
Get ready to swing, spin, and strike in style—Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is officially out now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by the ever-creative team at Pocket Trap and published by PM Studios™, this retro-inspired action-adventure introduces a whole new subgenre: Yoyovania.
Blending pixel-perfect platforming with dynamic yoyo-based combat, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo invites players into a chaotic urban sprawl where one bat, one cursed yoyo, and one very important rescue mission collide in the fight of a lifetime.
🦇 Meet Pippit — A Tiny Bat With Big Moves
In Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, players take control of Pippit, a brave little bat with a cursed but powerful yoyo. After his Auntie is kidnapped by a mysterious criminal syndicate, Pippit sets off on a mission to save her and restore his family’s legacy—yoyo in hand.
The game’s top-down pixel art world is packed with verticality, hidden secrets, and crime bosses lurking in the shadows of a sprawling metropolis. Think Castlevania meets Yo-Yo Champ 1984, all wrapped up in a 16-bit love letter to retro action games.
🎬 Watch the Official Launch Trailer:
Check it out on YouTube here
🔁 Gameplay That Spins with Style
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo isn’t just an aesthetic throwback—it’s a mechanically deep, fast-paced action game where your yoyo is your lifeline. Use it to:
- Swing across gaps
- Smash enemies
- Trigger environmental puzzles
- Explore hidden areas
The game offers a huge degree of customisation with:
- 40+ equippable badges
- 20 passive upgrades
- Unlockable movement and attack styles
Whether you prefer precision combat or chaotic creativity, you’ll find a build that fits your flow.
🎶 Official Vinyl Soundtrack Pre-Orders Begin Today!
If the high-octane action doesn’t get your heart racing, the soundtrack definitely will. Starting today, fans can pre-order the Official Vinyl Soundtrack via iam8bit, featuring an eclectic score composed by a powerhouse lineup:
- 🎵 Leonardo Lima (Dodgeball Academia, Fall Guys) delivers the main soundtrack with catchy, high-energy tracks.
- 🎧 Henrique Lorenzi, also the game’s level designer and sound designer, adds his own creative flair.
- 🌟 Yoko Shimomura, legendary composer of Kingdom Hearts and Street Fighter II, contributes an exclusive bonus track for collectors.
🛒 Pre-orders are live now for the vinyl edition.
🎧 Digital soundtrack also available on Steam for non-vinyl collectors.
🧸 Collector’s Edition Launches with Exclusive Merch
In addition to the digital release, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo also comes in Physical and Collector’s Editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Available now at GameStop and Amazon, here’s what you’ll get:
- Standard Physical Edition – $34.99 USD
- Collector’s Edition – $59.99 USD, includes:
- An adorable Pippit plushie
- Deluxe packaging
- Bonus collectibles
Perfect for fans who want a piece of the Yoyovania magic on their shelf—or their desk!
🕹️ A New Indie Gem with Major Retro Vibes
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo isn’t just another pixel platformer. It’s a fresh, genre-defying action title filled with charm, challenge, and character. Whether you’re in it for the platforming, the yoyo mechanics, or the dazzling retro music, this is one indie you don’t want to miss in 2025.
📦 Where to Buy Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
- Digital & Physical Editions available now
- Collector’s Edition with exclusive plushie at GameStop & Amazon
- Vinyl Soundtrack pre-orders open at iam8bit
Visit the official store page for more info.
So, are you ready to yoyo your way to glory? Pippit’s counting on you. 🌀
