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Poi offers pure, apolitical platforming fun with identical twin protagonists and classic collectathon gameplay that ignores identity politics entirely. This neutral adventure earns a 0/10 woke score by delivering straightforward entertainment without any social messaging.
Poi is a straightforward 2017 3D platformer whose premise centers on two orphaned twin siblings—a boy and a girl—who team up with an elderly Master Explorer to recover scattered medallions across whimsical worlds.
The player selects either the boy or girl protagonist at the start and can switch between them on the airship hub, but their abilities, story role, and gameplay are identical with no narrative distinctions or identity-focused arcs. The plot remains a light collectathon adventure modeled on classic titles like Super Mario 64, featuring quirky but apolitical characters such as Rooty Boys, Cactus Ladies, Ghoulies, and pin birds, plus simple side objectives like helping locals or racing.
No romance systems, character customization beyond the binary choice, pronoun mechanics, or LGBTQ+ representation appear in the story, dialogue, or mechanics. The small indie developer PolyKid has no documented statements on DEI, activism, or representation mandates, and searches reveal zero controversies, localization changes, or audience backlash tied to ideology.
Reception focuses purely on platforming nostalgia and charm, with no critic-audience gaps or "woke" discourse. The game delivers traditional entertainment without social commentary or modern identity elements.
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