Piko Interactive

Piko Interactive at a Glance

Piko Interactive operates as a niche publisher based in San Antonio, Texas. The company lists an active history spanning from 1992 to 2024, though the data shows their primary modern activity began after their formal founding in 2013. Their catalog on PlayPile contains 33 games, with the vast majority appearing as published titles rather than internal development projects. They focus heavily on physical re-releases of older console games and digital ports for newer systems. Their output varies significantly by decade. The 1990s saw eight releases, followed by only two in the 2000s. Activity surged in the 2010s with nineteen games, while the 2020s have seen three titles so far. This pattern suggests a period of dormancy or limited activity before a major expansion in the last decade. Their genre focus is diverse but leans toward Shooter, which accounts for ten titles. They also handle eight Arcade games and eight Platformers. Other categories include Adventure, Role-playing, and Puzzle titles. In terms of platforms, Piko Interactive targets retro systems almost exclusively. The Super Nintendo Entertainment System dominates their portfolio with seventeen entries. PC makes up twelve titles, while the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis accounts for six. They also support DOS, Linux, Mac, Game Boy Advance, and the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Their reach to modern consoles like Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S is minimal with only two games each. Quality trends show a generally positive trajectory in recent years. Across three rated titles, the average IGDB score sits at 68.4 out of 100. The rating breakdown includes one great title scoring above 80, two good titles between 60 and 79, and no poor or mixed entries. The standout is Rage of the Dragons NEO from November 2024, which holds an 80/100 score. Other notable releases include Super Noah's Ark 3D from 1994 and Spiritual Warfare & Wisdom Tree Collection from 2017. Recent drops like Bug Riders and Zero Tolerance Underground do not yet have high ratings listed in the data, but the company continues to release physical copies of classic games for collectors.

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