Army of Pixels

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Army of Pixels is a single player strategy game with fantasy and warfare themes. It was developed by Gergely Zsolnay and was released on October 29, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Pixel strategy that combines real-time and turn-based gameplay. 17 factions from vampire queens to mechanical golems.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Engaging and fun gameplay with a variety of factions and units to choose from, providing strategic depth.
Charming pixel graphics and smooth animations that evoke a nostalgic retro feel.
Offers a good amount of content for the price, making it a worthwhile investment for casual strategy game fans.

Lacks a sense of progression and depth, with gameplay becoming repetitive after a short time.
No multiplayer mode, limiting the game's replayability and social interaction.
The campaign is relatively short and feels unfinished, with little variation in levels and no overarching story.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of "Army of Pixels" is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of an introductory narrative or meaningful progression beyond unlocking factions and territories. While the game features a variety of factions and missions, many reviewers express a desire for a more developed storyline to enhance the overall experience. Despite this, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay, suggesting that a richer narrative could elevate it further.
- “I hope you can get the skins in quest mode in a future update.”
- “- nice short story”
- “17 factions with three units each and you pick three of the factions to use for each mission/quest.”
- “- no intro and/or story to the game”
- “- it really needs some kind of a story or progress, all your progress is just unlocking new factions and territories”
- “The concept of the game is interesting, however the game feels semi-finished, since the game seriously lacks depth in terms of strategy and is short of variations in almost every aspect (animation, music, story (practically nothing), battlefield).”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Army of Pixels" is described as challenging and diverse, featuring charming visuals and mechanics reminiscent of "Plants vs. Zombies" while offering a unique twist as an army placement simulator. Players appreciate its engaging and easily understandable gameplay, making it a compelling experience.
- “With its charming look, relatively demanding yet quickly understandable gameplay, and diverse content, it has convinced me.”
- “Nice little game with interesting gameplay.”
- “The gameplay of 'Army of Pixels' is challenging and varied.”
- “With its charming look, relatively demanding but quickly understandable gameplay, and diverse content, it has convinced me.”
- “Quite unique gameplay (army placement simulator? :D)”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their great visuals, particularly appealing to pixel art enthusiasts, and the pixel graphics run smoothly. However, some users feel that pixel graphics have become overused in the gaming industry.
- “Great visuals, especially for pixel art lovers.”
- “The pixel graphics run fast and are visually appealing.”
- “The pixel graphics are impressive and well-executed.”
- “Pixel graphics are overused nowadays.”
- “Pixel graphics are overused nowadays.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users express that while the game is enjoyable, it lacks significant replayability due to limited differences in the available game modes. This results in a feeling that once completed, there is little incentive to revisit the game.
- “The other game modes do not bring much difference, so the game has little replay value.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted to be lacking in depth and variation, contributing to an overall feeling of incompleteness. While the game's concept is intriguing, the limited musical elements detract from the overall experience.
- “The game feels semi-finished, as it seriously lacks depth in terms of strategy and is short of variations in almost every aspect, including music.”
- “The music in the game is repetitive and fails to enhance the overall experience, making it feel lackluster.”
- “While the concept is intriguing, the music does not contribute to the atmosphere and feels out of place.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding required to collect gems for unlocking additional races, noting that this process feels tedious and is compounded by challenging AI and poor race balance.
- “The remaining amount of time I spent on it was wasted on grinding the gems needed for unlocking the additional races and trying to beat the stage filled with slimes, which is difficult because of the cheating AI and the poor balance among races.”