Throw us into a static small room with the capacity to grow and the capacity to destroy, and we’ll be busy for hours. Agar.io, Slither.io, and the most recent addition to this genre, Paper.io, have all shown us that these fundamental compulsions make for pretty compelling gameplay. But for many of its predecessors lacked, Paper.io has dramatically improved upon the. Io form and made arguably the best version yet.
To be successful at Paper io, you need to steer an ever-moving square to cover as much space on the board as possible. You can just move up and down or left and right by tapping or swiping relative to your prior position. If someone strikes your route before you fully enclose an area, you will perish. Should you cross your own path, you’ll die. If you hit a wall, then you will die. That is it. However, something about these very fundamental parameters makes for an unforgettable and engaging experience, and Paper.io has produced an attractive layout to make it even better.
The minimalist geometries of this drifting square felt like a retro callback to pixel forcing in 80s Turtle images, but the new and juicy color palette provides it a cheerfully updated appearance. Collectible pixel avatars are reminiscent of Crossy Road and contain magical small sprites such as a rainbow-trailing unicorn, a mud-smearing pig, a road-laying firetruck, sushi, separate fruits, as well as seasonal choices such as a reindeer or decorated tree. Continue Reading