[Review] Poi: Explorer Edition
Posted on 6 years ago by Jakob Vujovic(@jakovujo) in Reviews, Switch eShop | 10 Comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 24, 2017
Developer: PolyKid
Publisher: Alliance Digital Media
Poi is a tribute to the nearly forgotten exploratory 3D platformer. Nearly, that is, if 2017 hadn’t seen a sudden resurgence of the genre with Yooka-Laylee, A Hat in Time and, of course, Super Mario Odyssey. Poi isn’t inventive – it’s nostalgic to a fault. It hasn’t made strides to progress past Super Mario 64’s game flow of hub world-to-level-to-hub world. Even within that flow there aren’t many ideas or mechanics that haven’t already been thoroughly explored in past 3D Mario games, to the point where Poi stop being referential and becomes just plain derivative. Taken on these terms the game isn’t remarkable, but it’s not trying to be remarkable. It’s a throwback.
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[Interview] Poi dev on moving from Wii U to Switch, going up against Mario Odyssey, and more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch | 48 Comments
Switch has a major game landing this week in Super Mario Odyssey. It’s not the only 3D platformer heading to the console, however. Tomorrow, Poi is coming to Switch after initially missing out on Wii U.
We spoke with developer PolyKid just ahead of the launch to learn more about Poi. The studio chatted with us about the game itself, making the move from Wii U to Switch, and having to go up against Super Mario Odyssey in the same week.
Here’s our full discussion:
First 20 minutes of Poi: Explorer Edition with dev commentary
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 3 Comments
Next week, the 3D platformer Poi: Explorer Edition is coming to Switch. Watch the first 20 minutes with developer commentary below.
More: Alliance Digital Media, Poi, PolyKid
Poi receiving physical copy for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in Images, News, Switch | 12 Comments
As previously reported, Poi will be coming to the Switch. EB Games now has a listing up for a physical release, featuring extra content with the “Explorer Edition.”
This special edition is set to include:
- Extended Storyline
- More challenging boss battles
- Unlockable Soundtrack and Digital Art Book
- New costumes and hats only available within the “Explorer Edition”
- Joy-Con motion control support
The game is listed as $40 CAD.
More: Alliance Digital Media, Poi, PolyKid
Poi making its way to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
The 3D platformer Poi, originally announced for Wii U, is transitioning to Switch. Developer PolyKid shared the news in a tweet posted today.
PolyKid wrote on Twitter:
And finally, we're super excited to announce that Poi is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year! Wahooo! #nindie #indiegame pic.twitter.com/xkil4YL9zR
— Poi (@PolyKidGames) June 5, 2017
Poi came out on PC earlier this year and was met with a positive reception. We’re hoping it won’t be too long until the game ends up on Switch.
Tons of Poi footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
It’ll be a little while longer before the 3D platformer Poi is ready to debut on Wii U, but it recently came out on Steam Early Access. About an hour’s worth of footage from the title can be seen below.
Poi trailer #2
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
PolyKid prepared a new trailer for Poi, an upcoming 3D platformer for Wii U. Watch the video below.
Poi video shows off the character moveset
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
The good folks over at PolyKid are back with another video for Poi. In the latest footage, we’re able to see the different moves for the main character. Check out the new video below.
Poi – Mount Magma gameplay
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
PolyKid has shared another video from Poi with an emphasis on the Mount Magma location. We’ve posted it below.
Poi videos
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 6 Comments
Over the past few days, PolyKid has been uploading a few new videos of its 3D platformer Poi. All of them have been posted below.