Biped

It's all good fun while it lasts, with some genuinely clever design, but you can wrap it up pretty fast. If you want something quick and fuss free to play with a pal, though, Biped is a charming little game worth trying.

Biped is a lovely co-op game that's bursting with unique challenges and obstacles to overcome. It's fun both on your own or with a friend locally, and despite the fact there's not a tonne of meat on its bones, the game nevertheless displays a level of polish and charm that's rarely found in smaller titles such as this. Definitely one to keep an eye on if you're after a fun co-op experience, but be warned that it's more limited in scope than you might expect.

If you own a game controller and want to relax for a while, either alone or with a friend, Biped will keep you entertained. The individual tasks are fun and the levels are nicely crafted. And if you're not a fan of controllers, you can even conquer the game with the mouse.

Highly accessible and fun, there will never be a moment of silence with this one running.

Those who take a chance on Biped will find a charming, inventive romp that manages a whole lot with its complicated controls, but that very same control scheme, along with its short length and uninspired single-player component, means that it’s not something for everyone.

Biped is perfectly suited to the Nintendo Switch, providing plenty of fun for you and a pal, even if it's short-lived.

Despite some noticeable performance issues, utterly frustrating controls at times, and sometimes ridiculously hard sections, I actually found Biped an enjoyable game. I wouldn’t recommend it for a young audience though; it’s too demoralising, as just holding a direction for a fraction of a second too long or sometimes even the game itself flinging you too far off a ramp can mean death. It’s cute, quirky, and I love the idea, but it needs some tweaks and polishing before I’d go back and try for the optional challenges.

I went back to try co-op and realized that more than half of the game hadn't been shown to me. I could see plenty of players simply never realizing those levels are there. This would be a shame as Biped has a lot to offer, but you have to know where to look, and you'll need a friend.

I first encountered Biped at PAX East, repeatedly walking by the booth on the way to other appointments and seeing small crowds forming and having a great time...

If you’re a fan of clever puzzle-platformers and have a co-op partner who is the same, then Biped is bound to bring you hours of delight.