# Save the PIEN — Please help them who is lost.

> Cave exploration game to find and rescue lost characters. (iPhone/iPad app by Maeda Takahiro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-pien/id1529786983 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maeda Takahiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/998408332)
- Category: Games, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-pien/id1529786983/reviews.md

## What is Save the PIEN?

"PIEN" is a crying voice. Recently in Japan, it is popular to say PIEN when we are in trouble or sad. The PIENs seem to be fell apart while they were playing in a cave. Please find and save them.

【Operation】
Button of direction: moving a character.
Button of check mark: decision, check front of a character, etc.
Button of electric bulb mark: displaying hints.
Button of key mark: displaying items you have.

The data is automatically saved. Start with "NEW GAME" at first, and the next time start with "LOAD GAME".

## Key features

- Character movement controls
- Action and decision buttons
- Hint system
- Inventory management
- Automatic save feature
- New game and load game options


## Frequently asked questions about Save the PIEN

### What is the gameplay like in Save the PIEN?

Save the PIEN involves navigating characters through a cave using directional buttons to find and rescue lost "PIENs." You'll use a checkmark button for actions and decisions, and can access hints and your inventory.

### Does Save the PIEN have multiplayer?

The description does not mention any multiplayer features. Save the PIEN appears to be a single-player experience focused on puzzle-solving and exploration.

### Can I play Save the PIEN offline?

The game's description does not specify offline play, but given its nature as a single-player puzzle game with automatic saving, it is likely playable without an internet connection.

### How often is Save the PIEN updated?

The latest version is 1.4.0, released on September 17, 2022. Updates are not frequent, with the last update being over a year ago.

### What devices can I play Save the PIEN on?

Save the PIEN is available on iPhones, iPads, and iPods, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### What is the age rating for Save the PIEN?

Save the PIEN has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and general audiences.

### Does Save the PIEN have ads?

The provided data does not indicate whether Save the PIEN contains advertisements. The 'hasAds' field is null.

### What do players like about Save the PIEN?

With a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews, players likely appreciate the game's simple mechanics and charming concept of rescuing the "PIENs."

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.4.0 — 2022-09-17

Added the new game app to "OTHER GAMES".

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## More apps by Maeda Takahiro

- [MentalRPS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mentalrps/id1135714240)
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- [Save the PIEN 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-pien-2/id1539369266)
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All apps by Maeda Takahiro: https://appshunter.io/developer/998408332

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