Papo & Yo
Quico escapes into a fantasy favela that reshapes itself: pull a thread and a staircase appears, lift boxes and houses move. He's joined by Monster, a huge friend who turns violent when he eats frogs: a metaphor for an alcoholic father.
Why play it now
When you have a free afternoon and want a short story that's hard to take in: it's over in about four hours.
Who it's for
For anyone who wants a personal story that moves them more than a challenge and doesn't shy away from a tough subject.
When not to pick it
If you want gameplay with real depth: the puzzles are simple and the story carries it all.
What it offers
- Story: 90 out of 100
- Relaxing: 40 out of 100
- Exploring: 40 out of 100
- Thinking: 40 out of 100
Details
- Controller support
- 4 GB (minimum)
- Playable
- 93% positive (2,878)
- 70/100
- Minority Media Inc.
- 18 APR 2013
- Adventure, Casual, Indie