Pipunka The Jumper is a freemium 3D platformer featuring the round titular protagonist. With Pipunka’s yellow-colored buddies abducted by wasps, he embarks on an adventure across various captivating locations to save them all. From the “Deep Lake” to the “Hidden Cave,” each area is brimming with enemies and traps that, when collided, will end your run. 

Thus, Pipunka The Jumper requires players to think on their feet and move with precision. If you’re a newbie or returning player, the tutorial is accessible at any time to help you grasp the title’s controls and mechanics.

Avoid obstacles and enemies

One thing about Pipunka The Jumper is the always-bouncing protagonist. This means players will have to tap the right side of the screen to make Pipunka jump higher, rescuing his friends and avoiding collisions with enemies. Dodging foes and obstacles at the last second comes down to just one downward swipe of your finger, prompting the round protagonist to dive to the ground.

You can touch the left side of the screen to shoot a blade of leaf to an enemy. Be warned that once you run out of leaves, you won’t be able to shoot at your foes. However, you may come across a large leaf in a stage — hit it and it will replenish your ammo. While the levels themselves are visually captivating, some players will find them a bit challenging.

In addition, you can complete achievements and view your journal, which contains your distance traveled as well as the number of Pipunka’s friends you’ve rescued in each stage. The in-game shop contains characters — each with varying health pools and “Max Jump” stat — that are purchasable using the gold coins you earn in the game. Additional coins and ad removal, though, cost real-world currency.

Cute and challenging

Despite the beautiful graphics, Pipunka The Jumper may pose a challenge to some players. Like Flappy Bird, timing and precision are key to a successful run. The achievements add a layer of challenge and replayability to the game, whereas the journal contains in-game stats for all levels. Besides that, the adorable protagonist is a huge win for individuals drawn to cute platformers.