Abusive Parent: Monster is symbolic of Quico's ( and lead designer Caballero's) abusive father.Unless you're into that sort of thing).Īs of April 18, 2013, Papo & Yo is now available on Steam. Regardless, the game has seen a following as a Cult Classic, with fans able to put aside the rougher edges and enjoy the game for what it is.Ī more detailed plot analysis can be found here, as well as an essay on its design (in case it isn't obvious, both articles are full to the brim with massive spoilers. Upon its release, the game was praised for its beautiful worlds, gripping story and interesting gameplay ideas, but was criticized for its glaring technical issues and spotty controls. He must also take care of Monster, a seemingly lovable and docile creature who turns exceptionally nasty once he gets his hands on some frogs.

With the help of a mysterious girl named Alejandra and a doll- Robot Buddy named Lula, Quico traverses the landscapes of his mind. You play as Quico, a young boy who escapes into a fantasy dream world where he can bend architecture to his will. This game is very heavy on allegory, as it is meant to be a direct parallel to the experiences of creator Vander Caballero. Papo & Yo (which essentially means Father and Me, in the game's composite language of several languages spoken in Latin America) is a platforming-based adventure game for the Play Station Network, released in August of 2012. He might look cute now, but he's called Monster for a reason.

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