Poinpy, A Perfect Video Game, Is Back And It’s Completely Free On Mobile

Poinpy is a more colorful inversion of developer Ojiro Fumoto’s earlier game, Downwell. Instead of venturing down a well, Poinpy sees you jumping and bouncing upwards through procedurally generated environments. You’ll need to collect the right fruits to make juice for the hungry beast that’s following you.

You have a limited number of jumps to snag the required fruit for each cocktail, but you can chain them together and restore jump orbs by stomping on pots and enemies. Over time, you’ll unlock permanent upgrades and take power-ups with you on each run, so Poinpy is technically a roguelite. Feed the beast enough of the right cocktails, and you’ll bear witness to a lovely ending and post-credits scene that explain just why you have to satiate said creature.

Poinpy is a perfect platformer. It might be my favorite game of the decade so far. Everything about it is beautifully realized, from how it handles to the gorgeous illustrations of Error403 and Calum Bowen’s captivating soundtrack. And now it’s free, so it’s even better. (There’s an in-game option to send Fumoto a tip, if you like.)

Look, things are not great in our world. They haven’t been for quite some time. We have to take our joy where we can. Poinpy is pure joy. For today, at least, my heart is full.