Indie developer Pipistrello Games is ready to take players for a spin with the official release of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, launching May 28th, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. A console and PC demo is also available starting today, giving fans of retro platformers a sneak peek at Pippit’s yoyo-slinging adventure through neon-lit streets and high-flying crime drama.
In this nostalgic 2D platformer, players take on the role of Pippit, a scrappy bat determined to reclaim the Pipistrello family’s legacy after his beloved aunt is kidnapped by a corporate-backed criminal syndicate. Wielding a cursed but combat-ready yoyo, you’ll face off against rival gang bosses, platform through a crumbling cityscape, and uncover the tangled web of betrayal that has left your family name in ruins.
Yoyo, But Make It Tactical
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo isn’t just a love letter to retro platformers — it’s also packed with customization and combat depth. The game features over 40 equippable badges and 20 passive upgrades, each tweaking Pippit’s abilities, yoyo behavior, or combat skills. Whether you want to zip through levels with speed boosts or trick out your yoyo with explosive add-ons, the badge system invites creative experimentation and replayability.
Features That Slap (and Bounce):
- Yoyo-Centric Combat – Use your yoyo as a whip, a shield, or a boomerang as you take on increasingly devious enemies and bosses.
- Trick-Filled Platforming – Solve puzzles and navigate platforming challenges with tight controls and environmental hazards.
- Retro Aesthetic – Soak in the charm of hand-drawn pixel art and a neon-drenched city straight out of the ‘90s.
- Demo Now Available – Try the game today with a demo on PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
From slick yoyo combos to a rogues’ gallery of rival crime families, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo aims to bring retro flair and modern polish when it launches later this month. Whether you’re here for the platforming, the badge-building meta, or just to see a tiny bat kick the teeth out of a business-suited villain, this one’s worth keeping an eye on.
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo launches May 28, 2025. Take the demo for a spin now on your platform of choice and start planning your combo build.
