Tic Toc Games is launching Adventures of Pip, a retro-styled platformer, for the Nintendo Switch on September 10. This is version is promised to improve on previous editions, according to the developers.
Shift between 1-, 8-, and 16-bit to find the perfect form for defeating each type of enemy, unleashing abilities appropriate for different challenges. Move through tight spaces as 1-bit Pip, whose light frame glides through the skies. Gracefully jump off walls, slam the ground, cling to ledges, and punch and kick as the more acrobatically-inclined 8-bit Pip. Slice through foes and obstacles as 16-bit Pip, a sword-wielding form whose power matches his noble frame.
“Adventures of Pip is our homage to the classic pixel-art games that inspired us as a studio,” said Marc Gomez, director, Tic Toc Games. “We’re thrilled to bring Adventures of Pip to Nintendo Switch™, so players can “Switch” between Pip’s forms on-the-go.”
The Story
When the evil Queen DeRezzia from a rival empire steals the kingdom’s pixels and princess, the King and Queen of Pixelonia tell the 1-bit Pip to find someone who can help. Pip soon learns he is a prophesied hero able to connect with the Bitstream and evolve into higher-res forms.
The Game
The title Adventures of Pip hints at who (or “what”) you play as. You cantrol a single pixel (a.k.a. a “pip”) and continually evolve and devolve between three increasingly detailed forms.
You must learn to alternate between the three forms in seamless combos to progress through five, themed worlds ranging from lush forests to murky swamps. Travel from stage to stage on a gorgeous overworld, then return to Pip’s home town to purchase new abilities and consumables unlocked by rescuing 108 wayward residents. Become ever-stronger and takedown, screen-filling world bosses, on the way to saving Pixelonia.
By the way, for those who didn’t know, the game’s soundtrack is done by Jake Kaufman, the same guy who scored Shovel Knight and Shantae: Half-Genie Hero.
Improvements on Previous Editions
Among other things, Tic Toc Games set out to improve convenience and quality of life issues. This new version allows you to view Achievements any time in the Pause menu, access the Town quicker with a shortcut on the map, auto-collect dropped gems, and travel more quickly as 16-bit Pip.
Adventures of Pip releases on the Nintendo Switch™ system on September 10 in North America, Europe, Great Britain, and Russia for $9.99, with pre-orders available starting today. It features English-language support and is also available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. For more information on Adventures of Pip, visit the official website, follow Tic Toc Games on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
