# PicoPico - 8bit Retro Games — Enjoy 8bit Retro Games!

> Play licensed 8-bit retro games with modern features and social sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picopico-8bit-retro-games/id1478205265 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298894302)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 61 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picopico-8bit-retro-games/id1478205265/reviews.md

## What is PicoPico?

Enjoy 8bit retro games!
 
[About provide games]
We provide the games on this app under licensed from the official licensers.
 
[Features]
- support MFi / PS4 / XBOX-ONE GamePads
- PIN/UNDO (quick save/load)
- 3 save slots & 10 movie slots per game
- recordable your gameplay movie to the movie slot
- save slots and videos can be posted and shared with other users
- posted save slots and/or videos can be albumed on MyList
- several titles are supporting Score Ranking and/or Multi play.
 
[Score Ranking (leaderboard)]
- challengeable once a day for FREE.
- also challengeable any number of times within time, if you purchased the PicoTicket (*payed item)
- you can see the replay movie of the top players on the leaderboard.
 
[Private Board]
Aside from the leaderboard for all users, you can now create a private leaderboard (Private Board).
Private Boards can be created/entered from the leaderboard of a target game.
By creating a Private Board and sharing your room ID with viewers during a live broadcast, you can easily hold eSports tournaments and other events between the live broadcaster and viewers.
Just like regular leaderboards, Private Boards will have video replays and score registration, so you and your viewers can watch replays of the top scores during live broadcasts.
Private Boards can be used at no additional charge.
NOTE: This feature is only available for FREE PLAY titles.

[Multi play]
Some titles are support multiple-play via Bluetooth or Internet.
NOTE: Currently the Internet multiple-play server's installation region is Tokyo/Japan. Depending on the client's (smartphone's) region, there will be a delay in key entry.
 
[Plans]
- FREE PLAN: You can play a few games for free.
- PICO PLAN: You can play the all of games. (*payed subscription)
 
[About PICO PLAN]
PICO PLAN is a subscription for playing the all of games.
 
Outline:
- price / length: $4.99 / 1 month
- free trial length: 1 week
 
Payment:
- payment will be charged to Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase
- subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- This subscription has a one week free trial period when you first subscribe. If you are not satisfied with the content of the service, please cancel within 6 days from the start of the subscription.

For more information, see our Terms of service and Privacy policy.
Terms of service:
https://www.pico2.net/terms_of_service_en.html (English translation)
https://www.pico2.net/terms_of_service_jp.html (Japanese)
Privacy policy:
https://www.pico2.net/privacy.html

How to cancel:
1. open the Settings app. 
2. tap your name, then tap Subscriptions.* 
3. tap the subscription of this app.that you want to manage.
4. a list of subscriptions will be displayed, so tap the subscription of this application and cancel.
 
If you have done above, it will be canceled at the next automatic billing opportunity.
 
*If you don't see "Subscriptions" in the Settings app, tap "iTunes & App Store" instead. Tap your Apple ID (which is usually your email address), then tap View Apple ID. Sign in, scroll down to Subscriptions, then tap Subscriptions.

## Key features

- Licensed 8-bit retro games
- MFi/PS4/XBOX-ONE Gamepad support
- Quick save/load (PIN/UNDO)
- 3 save slots & 10 movie slots per game
- Recordable gameplay movies
- Share save slots and videos
- Private leaderboards for tournaments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PICO PLAN | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PICO TICKET (1h) | $0.99 | one-time |
| PICO TICKET (24h) | $4.99 | one-time |
| PICO TICKET (8h) | $2.99 | one-time |
| PICO TICKET (4h) | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picopico-8bit-retro-games/id1478205265/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Cool, BUT….

*2025-11-25, version 1.29.0*

This game is really fun, as i have a big taste for retro games. However, it’d be cool if you added more games to the NES section (like Gradius, Gun-Nac, Mario, Zelda, Contra, etc.), that would make me happy :)

Overall, ya’ll should definitely download this app, it’s worth your time :D

Sincerely…

Izzy (the GOAT of retro games)

### 4/5 — Please add a setting to remove the blur in the games

*2025-09-05, version 1.29.0*

I love this app i may not have Mario or pac man but there’s a lot of hidden gems in this selection but I don’t like the blur in the games can you please add a setting that allows you to remove the blur or not if you do that that would be nice

### 4/5 — Good

*2025-05-19, version 1.29.0*

It’s good if you don’t wanna have like emulator and go to the whole process of getting emulator games of writing up how to do that also, you’re this review is from a YouTuber so yeah, like it’s good if you don’t wanna go through the whole process, I would recommend this app

### 1/5 — Don’t buy

*2024-08-15, version 1.27.0*

You have to pay for the rest of the games

### 2/5 — What the heck is this?

*2024-08-08, version 1.27.0*

It had Pac-Man on the title screen. I played the game and out the game. We could just knock off Gallagher’s.

### 1/5 — So overpriced

*2024-06-22, version 1.26.0*

I love retro games. Happy to buy them in an app individually like other apps but not as a subscription !  Specially not paying for 1 or 2 hours play. What a joke

### 1/5 — Unpopular games only

*2023-11-22*

Games I never played before - uninteresting and boring.

### 5/5 — please addd controllers

*2023-09-04*

please  add controller suport for phones

### 3/5 — Not a ton of free options

*2023-08-20, version 1.25.1*

So I like the game, there are so many games, but only a few that are free, the free games tend to not be as good as the paid games, the subscription is quite expensive. May I suggest making some more games free?

### 1/5 — За бабло

*2023-08-20*

8битки за бабло это перебор

## Frequently asked questions about PicoPico

### What kind of games does PicoPico offer?

PicoPico offers licensed 8-bit retro games. These are classic titles from the 8-bit era, provided under official licenses from the original licensers. The app aims to bring these nostalgic gaming experiences to modern mobile devices.

### What are the key features of PicoPico?

Key features include support for MFi, PS4, and XBOX-ONE gamepads, quick save and load functionality (PIN/UNDO), multiple save slots and movie slots per game, the ability to record and share gameplay movies, and the option to create private leaderboards for tournaments.

### How much does PicoPico cost?

PicoPico offers a FREE PLAN where you can play a few games at no cost. For access to all games, there is a PICO PLAN, which is a paid subscription costing $4.99 per month with a one-week free trial. In-app purchases are also available for score ranking challenges.

### Is PicoPico compatible with game controllers?

Yes, the app explicitly supports MFi, PS4, and XBOX-ONE gamepads. This allows for a more traditional and immersive gaming experience for players who prefer using physical controllers over touch controls.

### Can I play with friends or compete with others?

Yes, some titles support multiplayer via Bluetooth or Internet. Additionally, you can create private leaderboards for events like live broadcast tournaments with viewers. Score ranking and video replays are available for both public and private leaderboards.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.30.0 — 2025-12-09

•Prepared the app for upcoming new content
•Fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability

### 1.29.0 — 2025-04-15

- Preparation for adding titles.
- Minor bugfix.

### 1.28.1 — 2025-02-16

Replacement of image assets

### 1.28.0 — 2024-12-13

- Update to add games (games will be released at a later date)
- Removed the RakutenReward feature as it can no longer be built with the latest XCODE.

### 1.27.0 — 2024-07-30

- Adapting to the schedule for delivering new games
- Minor bug fixes

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