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Papo & Yo

Critic score9 critics
First release
Aug 14, 2012
Publisher
Minority
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle · Action, Fantasy

A semi-autobiographical 3D puzzle platformer in which a boy named Quico is transported from his abusive home into a dreamlike favela where he has to lead an easygoing creature named Monster through the world with the help of his sister and Lula, his robotic doll, while protecting himself and his companions from Monster's frenzy fits brought on by an addiction to poison frogs.

Also known as Papo and Yo, PYGame-Win32-Shipping.exe

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Storyline
Quico’s best friend, Monster, is a huge beast with razor-sharp teeth, but that doesn’t scare Quico away from playing with him. That said, Monster does have a very dangerous problem: an addiction to poisonous frogs. The minute he sees one hop by, he’ll scarf it down and fly into a violent, frog-induced rage where no one, including Quico, is safe. And yet, Quico loves his Monster and wants to save him. As Quico, players will build their friendship with Monster by solving puzzles together and adventuring through a magical, surrealist world. Players will need to learn to use Monster’s emotions, both good and bad, to their advantage if they want to complete their search for a cure and save their pal.Read more

Quico’s best friend, Monster, is a huge beast with razor-sharp teeth, but that doesn’t scare Quico away from playing with him. That said, Monster does have a very dangerous problem: an addiction to poisonous frogs. The minute he sees one hop by, he’ll scarf it down and fly into a violent, frog-induced rage where no one, including Quico, is safe. And yet, Quico loves his Monster and wants to save him. As Quico, players will build their friendship with Monster by solving puzzles together and adventuring through a magical, surrealist world. Players will need to learn to use Monster’s emotions, both good and bad, to their advantage if they want to complete their search for a cure and save their pal.

Release dates
PlayStation 3
Aug 14, 2012
PlayStation 3
Aug 15, 2012
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 18, 2013
All 5 release dates
Mac
Jan 07, 2014
Linux
Jan 07, 2014
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
4h
Completionist
4h
Age ratings
PEGI 12ESRB E10+
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
robots, frog, steam, brazil, teleportation
… All 30, autobiography, level selection, black protagonist, climbing, playstation network, steam achievements, digital distribution, anthropomorphism, platform exclusive, voice acting, collectibles, puzzle platformer, motion blur, young protagonist, unbeatable enemies, moving platforms, sequence breaking, been here before, unskippable cutscene, psn play, flashback, new game plus, jumping puzzle, sleeping enemies, forced slow walking

At a Glance

Critic Score
75
Main + Extras (IGDB)
4h
Completionist (IGDB)
4h

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