Bio

THE MESSENGER

Not much is known about Atoi's (Atwoh) past. She is a young adventurer with an envelope for a head with a curious and kind personality. Through many locations in her papecraft world she has brought creativity and defeated the mischievous scraps who sought to do harm. Atoi was successful in her goal of delivering her message to the being in the sky, 'The You'. But what about after that? While her journey was seemingly done, Atoi's adventurous spirit could hardly be sated with just one adventure. Despite not being a violent soul, Atoi packs a creative and unconventional arsenal to defend herself with and is very eager to get to know new people. Perhaps after she beats them she could get a selfie with some of them?

Intro

Atoi was walking up a large mountain, all set for another adventure. "Ah, there's Atoi!" The first narrator spoke. "Back on the adventure trail again, eh?" Atoi looked to the camera and nodded. "It seems she has received an invite to a far away land, beyond the world of papercraft! What dangers await her there, I wonder?" The second narrator piped up. The first narrator chuckled as Atoi greeted her friend, the baby wendigo. The little guy was itching to join Atoi for a journey. "So it seems Atoi will be meeting new people, hopefully to share her message. Maybe they have messages to share too?" Atoi thought about that and smiled. She did wonder about that. It was going to be fun to meet so many new people! As she reached the top of the mountain, she could see the sun rising on a new day. "Well whatever the case, we wish you good luck Atoi!" The second narrator cheered. "Have fun Atoi, be sure to tell us all about it later!"

Rival Scene

Atoi wandered across the crystal arena with a smile on her face. She had so far been pleased to have gone on such a journey. Most of the people she met did have a message, although they were quite violent... Then someone came skateboarding through. Atoi got out of the way in time but he accidentally hit the baby wendigo. He yelped as the skateboarding dog stopped and turned around. "Woah! What are you guys?" The wendigo's attitude immediately soured and he began barking at PaRappa. "Hey, take it easy man, it was just a mistake." But he wasn't having any of it. He lunged at PaRappa, only for the rapping dog to punch him away just before he could attack. Atoi shouted for her friend before glaring at PaRappa, who realised there was no way out of this without fighting. Steeling herself for a fight, Atoi prepared to teach this guy a lesson!

Outro

"Good to see you again Atoi!" Atoi returned to a town near the sea after her long adventure. The baby wendigo had since rejoined his mother, thankful for all the fun. "I hope you didn't get into too much trouble on your trip!" Atoi shook her head. Narrator 2 interjected. "You must tell us what you saw Atoi, do not forget!" Atoi raised her hand to her lips as though to say 'Shhh!' for now. "Well, I suppose we'll find out in good time." Narrator 1 suggested. "The important thing is that you're back home safe and sound. No matter how many adventures you have it's nice to come back, isn't it?" Atoi nodded as she gazed out at the docks. "It appears she is already eyeing up her next adventure!" Narrator 2 chuckled. "I suppose some people are like that." Narrator 1 agreed as Atoi began to glow blue. "Wherever you go Atoi, you leave your own unique impression. Don't ever lose that!"

Fight Intros

Special Delivery- A stamp blows in and attaches itself to an envelope, which becomes Atoi.

A New Chapter- A checkpoint book opens up and Atoi steps out.

Holiday Picture- Atoi waves to the camera and smiles.

Roll With The Punches- Atoi drops in from above and falls flat on her face. Nevertheless she picks herself up and dusts herself off.

Victory

Let's Party- Atoi jumps into the air with her hands up while confetti showers her.

Making A Memory- Atoi takes a victory selfie.

Friends Always Win- Atoi dances with the baby wendigo.

On The Pig's Back- Atoi rides around on a pig while celebrating.

Defeat

If using 'Let's Party'- Atoi lies on the ground looking dazed.

If using 'Making A Memory'- Atoi looks sadly at the camera.

If using 'Friends Always Win'- Atoi sits on the ground dejectedly while the baby wendigo looks on the verge of tears.

If using 'On The Pig's Back'- Atoi is thrown off the pig's back.

Themes

Battle Themes

Scraps Theme

Renaissance Hop

Gibbet Hill (Pilgrimage)

Final Scraps Fight

The Traveller

Level 3 Theme

The You

Victory Themes

Follow The Sun

Messenger's Theme

Pig Riding

Gibbet Hill (Processional)

Quotes

Atoi makes noises but does not say any specific words therefore she has no quotes.

Taunts

Losing Concentration Here!- Atoi loses her stamp, jumps up to collect it and reattaches it.

Time For A Selfie- Atoi takes a selfie but accidentally leaves the flash on, blinding herself momentarily.

Boredom- Atoi makes a small paper airplane and tosses it in a loop.

Costumes

Atoi (Default)

Atoi: Unfolded

Iota

Rocket Animation

Atoi is glued to the rocket rather uniquely, not being chained at all. You can see her wide eyes before the rocket takes off.

Moveset

Square- Atoi calls on her baby wendigo to headbutt enemies.

Square (Air)- Same as ground version.

Square Side- Atoi's baby wendigo charges forward with two brief punches.

Square Side (Air)- Atoi's baby wendigo barrels forwards through the air, tackling foes.

Square Up- Atoi launches herself from a catapult. This attack can be charged.

Square Up (Air)- Atoi throws an acorn. The acorn will remain on stage to be used as a weapon until it receives enough damage. A maximum of three acorns may be on stage at once.

Square Down- A scarecrow appears and slaps opponents away with a bellow.

Square Down (Air)- Atoi fires a confetti bomb at the ground.

Triangle- Atoi slashes forward with safety scissors.

Triangle (Air)- Atoi does a downward slash with safety scissors.

Triangle Side- Atoi rolls into a ball and will keep rolling until Triangle is released or she is hit. She is able to jump and roll anywhere in this state.

Triangle Side (Air)- Atoi flies a paper airplane into opponents, though she can disembark at any point and the plane will still be effective.

Triangle Up- A gopher comes from seemingly nowhere like a missile directly above Iota, acting as an anti-air measure.

Triangle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Down- Atoi uses the Squeeze Box to suck in air and unleash a powerful blast. If any opponents are standing nearby, they will be sucked in and fired out at other opponents.

Triangle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle- Atoi takes a photo with her camera. This does not damage opponents but it stuns them and leaves them open to attack.

Circle (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Side- A gust of wind blows from behind Atoi, this can propel her forwards if she is rolling or one of her attacks. It does not affect enemy attacks.

Circle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Up- A bounce pad appears in front of Atoi and launches enemies into the air. It does not stop them from using attacks.

Circle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Down- A light illuminates the ground in front of Atoi. This can destroy things such as land mines or other traps set by an enemy.

Circle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

Grab Side- Atoi pulls out a paper maché frying pan and smacks the opponent with it.

Grab Up- A book appears beneath the opponent and slams shut on them.

Grab Down- Atoi sticks opponents' feet to the ground with glue and knocks them away with a rock.

Level 1

Tower of Doom- Atoi rolls into a tower of scraps, knocking it to the ground. Anyone caught underneath the tower is KOed.

Level 2

Hog Wild- Atoi calls in a pig to ride around the stage. The pig is hard to control but can KO anyone it hits.

Level 3

The You- A cutscene plays where the background of the stage changes to the sun rising. If the Playstation camera is connected it will display that. Using the touchpad, the You will be able to crush opponents.

Author's Note

Rivalry Connection: Both characters are paper thin and come from games where combat is only a minor part of gameplay. Both games center around a delivering a message (PaRappa confessing his love for Sunny Funny and Atoi delivering a message to the You)

The rivalry was a tricky one but having since played Tearaway Unfolded I had a bit more leighway with Atoi's moveset. I went for Atoi this time because she's featured on the cover of Unfolded, Iota remains an alternate skin. 'On the pig's back' is an English translation of an Irish saying (Ar mhuin na muice) which means to be really happy.