Pid is an interesting collection of opposites. Its vision is equally futuristic and nostalgic. Its music is electronic yet organic. And its gameplay hook is brilliant but woefully bungled.
It wasn't long ago that I was lamenting the dearth of platformers. It was a grim time, with one of my favorite genres struggling to maintain relevancy in the face of the dominant FPS. But digital platforms and smartphones have been a boon for the genre, providing us with platformers of all colors. The upcoming Pid for PC is one of the latest in this renaissance, and it's bringing a whole load of charm with it.