For one, it wears its allegory on its sleeve. Papo & Yo then, is a game like the others, and yet somehow nothing like them at all. Which child hasn't longed to spear the heart of the monster that was their father's substance addiction?Ĭlimb onto the monster's stomach and you may stare confused into his grotesque face for a moment - a scene that shares composition but not tone with a similar one in My Neighbour Totoro.
Which child hasn't dreamed their favourite toy would spring to life then fly them across gaps and chasms, or carry out those tasks that are just out of reach? Which child never fantasised about plucking buildings from their roots and, with nudge of the hand, rearranging them in whatever order they wish - a god of town planning, a king with the power to widen those boundaries adults impose? So it is with Papo & Yo, a PlayStation Store game bursting at the seams with innocent wish-fulfilment. They turn the bullied into the aggressor, the wimp into the champion footballer, and they guarantee we get the girl. They take us backstage at the concert they take us front line in the war. They propel us far into the future they return us to the distant past. They send us soaring into space they mine us deep underground. The epic journey of Quico and Monster that comprises Papo & Yo leaves a long-lasting impression well after its conclusion.All video games give life to childhood fantasy. Papo & Yo will take you on an emotional journey that explores the relationship between two friends.Ī powerful narrative, imaginative puzzles, and strong presentation combined in Papo & Yo to result in one of the best gaming experiences. Think of strategic ways on how to use Monster’s emotions, both good and bad, to their advantage in order to accomplish the quest for finding a cure and save their pal. The story is set in an unspecified Brazilian favela which the player has to guide and control a young Brazilian boy named Quico together with his sometimes-scary best friend, Monster, whom reacts differently to their actions based on his current desires – for instance, if Monster is hungry and happens to eat a poisonous frog, he transforms into a terrifying killing machine with intense rage where no one, including Quico, is safe.
Papo & Yo is a fantasy adventure video game developed by Minority.