Some games grab your attention with a single glance – and Piggy One Super Spark is one of them. Developed by hako life and published by Room6, this 2D platformer bursts with color, energy, and personality before you’ve even taken control. It’s a high-octane blend of action and puzzle-solving, part Sonic the Hedgehog in its sense of speed and part classic platformer in its level design rhythm. Beneath that lively surface, though, lies a story that promises to balance its momentum with heart.
What we know
At its core, Piggy One Super Spark is a fast-paced side-scrolling action game that fuses exhilarating speed with puzzle-driven exploration. Players take on the roles of Xiamy and Yuez, two adventurers who find themselves responsible for a mysterious lost baby – a newborn with powers of its own. As they set out to uncover the baby’s origins, they’re pursued by dark monsters across a journey that spans vibrant worlds connected by an unusual vehicle: a traveling phone booth.
Each character brings a distinct playstyle – Xiamy’s lightning speed complements Yuez’s raw strength, while the baby introduces unique magnet- and electricity-based powers that tie into the game’s environmental puzzles. This combination keeps both combat and traversal varied, encouraging players to alternate between movement-based challenges and more deliberate, cerebral moments. The game’s pop-inspired aesthetic reinforces that sense of contrast – colorful, energetic, and loaded with kinetic flair. Piggy One Super Spark is currently confirmed for PC, with additional platforms possibly coming later.
What we saw
We met with Room6 at Gamescom, where we went hands-on with a demo build that showcased several playable levels. The demo gave us a strong sense of how Piggy One Super Spark blends its high-speed sections with clever environmental puzzles, and how its trio of characters complement each other through their unique abilities.
What we thought
What stood out right away was how Piggy One Super Spark manages to juggle momentum and precision without losing either. The flow of its levels encourages bursts of pure speed – sprinting across loops, chaining jumps, and reacting to hazards in real time – but just when it risks becoming overwhelming, it shifts gears. Suddenly you’re solving magnet-based puzzles, rewiring paths, or using electric powers to manipulate the world around you. It’s a refreshing rhythm that gives the action moments room to breathe and makes the puzzle segments feel purposeful rather than interruptions.
The controls felt tight and immediate, which is vital in a game that demands both quick reflexes and careful timing. There’s a clear emphasis on fluidity – chaining actions feels intuitive, and the sense of momentum when you nail a section is exhilarating. Occasionally, the screen’s busyness can make it tricky to anticipate obstacles on the fly, especially with all the vivid effects popping off at once, but it’s a minor quibble in an otherwise sharply tuned experience.
Visually, Piggy One Super Spark is bursting with energy. Every environment radiates a hand-crafted vibrancy, with characters and animations that pop off the screen in a way that mirrors the upbeat soundtrack. The music, unsurprisingly given Room6’s collaborations in Japan’s indie music scene, channels that same playful tone – matching the game’s rhythm and emotion with a pulse that keeps you locked in. It’s stylish, loud, and full of life.
If the full release can maintain this balance between speed, challenge, and spectacle, Piggy One Super Spark could easily become one of 2025’s most charming indie surprises. It’s the kind of game that makes you smile while keeping your fingers moving – and if the demo’s anything to go by, it’s got plenty of spark to live up to its name.
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