Cubed3's Lee Mehr: "Many indie titles have a formal understanding of retro pixel-bit graphics, chiptune soundtracks, and Metroidvania design, but few of them successfully build a nuanced and complete template around said formula. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is one of those rare occasions. For whatever design quibbles may lightly diminish the end result, Pocket Trap has nevertheless crafted one of this year’s best games."
Console Creatures writes, "Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a fun adventure, with a colourful cast of characters and clever mechanics, only let down by a mediocre upgrade system."
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a finely crafted game that nails the arcade feel with well-designed, nostalgic gameplay.
"Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a masterclass in retro Zelda-like game design, expertly fusing classic mechanics with creative new ideas to make for a thoroughly memorable and worthwhile experience. Occasional difficulty spikes aside, we’d highly recommend you pick up Pipistrello at the next available opportunity, especially if you're a Zelda fan who prefers the top-down design of games such as The Minish Cap. Much like its title character, this one has a lot of cool tricks up its sleeve." - Mitch Vogel | NintendoLife
