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YOYOZO
Staff note: YOYOZO is a perfect execution of a simple idea.
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Staff note: YOYOZO is a perfect execution of a simple idea. As you master the game, you'll discover new techniques and climb the global leaderboards. 🏆 2023 Playdate Community Awards: Best Arcade Game Winner! Words from the developers - "I'm over the moon that YOYOZO has received this award and recognition. This is especially meaningful to me as I've been an avid arcade gamer since childhood, and still to this day. It’s heart-warming to know that there is an audience appreciative of tightly-focused experiences that are easy to pick up and challenging to master, players who don’t mind developing skill over story, so I’ll continue to create games in that style. Finally, a big shout out to Quinndini, the first player to break the YOYOZO score barrier!" You control a space yoyo—a small ring-shaped spaceship that is attached to a larger ball by an elastic beam. By moving the ring you stretch the elastic and can gracefully guide the ball in a cosmic ballet. Your task? Grab the stars, one by one, in order. Easy. And there's more! Once you get the hang of things, you'll uncover additional layers of depth in the gameplay and scoring systems. In no time at all you'll be pulling off fancy moves at high speed— pro style! To reach the top of the leaderboard you'll need speed, skill, and strategy. Are you ready to become the ultimate YOYOZO pilot? The stars are waiting, and it's your time to shine! Features: Easy to pick up Hard to put down Real physics simulation Deep scoring system Dynamic sfx and music Custom digital music (optional) Online scores Tiny file size Downloadable game manual
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- Tilt: Not used
- Microphone: Not used
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Credits: A game by Matt Sephton With music by Jamie Hamshere Thanks: CANO-Lab Playdate Squad Testers
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This game can use the D-pad alone, but most players will use a combination of D-pad and A/B buttons. The crank is not used in this game.
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Arcade Mode Best
- 1 Quinndini 2,073,391,744
- 2 Lousy 2,011,615,360
- 3 Fxture 1,157,710,976
- 4 GoodSock 1,133,188,352
- 5 zagaberoo 822,525,440
- 6 DangOlEgg 791,693,632
- 7 Sarcastik 513,645,120
- 8 EdgarOdd 348,503,296
- 9 rabbitgrowth 334,629,664
- 10 UniqueDivine 321,215,232
Age note: We think this game is appropriate for everyone.
AI: Generative AI usage has not been provided by the developer.