YOYOZO

YOYOZO

Made by Matt Sephton

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
  • Credits:

  • A game by Matt Sephton
  • With music by Jamie Hamshere

    Thanks:

  • CANO-Lab
  • Playdate Squad Testers
  • Scoreboards

    Arcade Mode Best

    1
    Quinndini
    2,073,391,744
    2
    Fxture
    1,157,710,976
    3
    GoodSock
    1,133,188,352
    4
    zagaberoo
    822,525,440
    5
    DangOlEgg
    791,693,632
    6
    Sarcastik
    513,645,120
    7
    UniqueDivine
    321,215,232
    8
    zar
    276,568,096
    9
    IgorStepanov
    270,148,416
    10
    rae
    253,342,960

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    • 39.4 KB.
    • First published 11/21/2023, last updated 11/29/2023.
    • We think this game is appropriate for everyone.
    • 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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