{"id":116488,"date":"2020-08-07T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2020\/08\/wii_u_indie_platformer_adventures_of_pip_makes_the_leap_to_switch_next_month"},"modified":"2020-08-07T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T11:30:00","slug":"wii-u-indie-platformer-adventures-of-pip-makes-the-leap-to-switch-next-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/08\/07\/wii-u-indie-platformer-adventures-of-pip-makes-the-leap-to-switch-next-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Wii U Indie Platformer Adventures Of Pip Makes The Leap To Switch Next Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/267df29b27046\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/267df29b27046\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"resize\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uNJjC9PaKxI?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1\" type=\"text\/html\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen>[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/adventures_of_pip\"><strong>Adventures of Pip<\/strong><\/a>, which first appeared on the good old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/wiiu-eshop\/adventures_of_pip\">Wii U<\/a> back in 2015, is set to receive a new lease of life on Switch next month. <em>Yep, even the indies are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2020\/08\/feature_potential_switch_port_round-up_-_the_wii_u_games_that_havent_come_to_switch\">making the leap<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The game is a retro-inspired platformer where you take on the role the titular Pip, a prophesied hero able to evolve and devolve across different pixel resolutions. Players have to shift between 1-, 8-, and 16-bit versions of Pip to find the perfect form for defeating each type of enemy, unleashing abilities appropriate for different challenges.<\/p>\n<p>This new Switch version is said to improve on the Wii U edition thanks to new features, optimisations, and quality-of-life improvements. Here&#8217;s an official description:<\/p>\n<blockquote readability=\"8\">\n<p>Journey with Pip as he sets out to save Princess Adeline from the Evil Queen DeRezzia. Pip\u2019s quest begins when he learns he can absorb the \u2018Bitstream\u2019 from his fallen foes to evolve \u2014or devolve\u2014 back and forth between 3 different forms. Each evolution provides different powers that Pip can use to solve environmental puzzles and blast through enemies. Pip\u2019s tale leads players through five different stylized worlds with up to 10 hours of epic adventuring gameplay!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote readability=\"5\">\n<p>Can you help Pip save Pixelonia from the clutches of the evil queen DeRezzia?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<aside class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"Adventures of Pip\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b6e465ea03fe0\/adventures-of-pip.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b6e465ea03fe0\/adventures-of-pip.original.jpg\" alt=\"Adventures of Pip\"><\/a><a title=\"Adventures of Pip\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/c53e9b927bca8\/adventures-of-pip.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/c53e9b927bca8\/adventures-of-pip.original.jpg\" alt=\"Adventures of Pip\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"Adventures of Pip\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/63917c47a22de\/adventures-of-pip.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/63917c47a22de\/adventures-of-pip.original.jpg\" alt=\"Adventures of Pip\"><\/a><a title=\"Adventures of Pip\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/31b3ec3fbad48\/adventures-of-pip.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/31b3ec3fbad48\/adventures-of-pip.original.jpg\" alt=\"Adventures of Pip\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It&#8217;ll launch on Switch on 10th September across North America and Europe, with pricing set to be at $9.99. We enjoyed the Wii U version when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/reviews\/wiiu-eshop\/adventures_of_pip\">we tried it out for review<\/a>, saying:<\/p>\n<blockquote readability=\"12\">\n<p>The fundamental platforming of Pip and his pixelated <em>prest-o-change-o<\/em> are where his adventures shine brightest. While nothing else seems to especially stand out or, in some cases, falls somewhat flat (looking at you, secret areas), the overall package is still pleasantly portrayed and is undoubtedly mechanically sound.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Did you happen to play this on Wii U? Think you might give it a go on Switch? Let us know with a comment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[embedded content] Adventures of Pip, which first appeared on the good old Wii U back in 2015, is set to receive a new lease of life on Switch next month. Yep, even the indies are making the leap. 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