Army of Pixels
- October 29, 2015
- Gergely Zsolnay
Get on Steam"Army of Pixels" is a retro-style shooter game where players defend against enemy hordes across multiple levels. Upgrades and various weapons are available to help fend off the attacks. The game features pixel art graphics and allows for local co-op gameplay, adding a nostalgic and social element to the shooting experience.
Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay with a variety of factions and units to choose from.
- Great pixel art visuals and satisfying mechanics reminiscent of classic tower defense games.
- Affordable price point makes it a worthwhile investment for casual strategy game fans.
- Lacks depth and replayability, with limited progression and no multiplayer options.
- Short campaign and gameplay experience, often completed in just a few hours.
- Some balance issues among units and a lack of a compelling story or narrative.
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of narrative introduction and progression, which detracts from the overall experience. While the gameplay is engaging, many users express a desire for a more developed storyline and deeper strategic elements to enhance immersion. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels incomplete without a substantial story component.
“The concept of the game is interesting, however, it feels semi-finished, as it seriously lacks depth in terms of strategy and is short of variations in almost every aspect, including the story.”
“Nice short story.”
“There is no introduction 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, it feels semi-finished, as it seriously lacks depth in terms of strategy and is short of variations in almost every aspect, including story (practically nothing).”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics 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 landscape.
“Great visuals, especially for pixel art lovers.”
“The pixel graphics run fast and look fantastic.”
“The pixel graphics are a nostalgic touch that many players appreciate.”
“The pixel graphics feel overused nowadays.”
“While the pixel graphics run fast, they lack the depth and detail expected in modern games.”
“The graphics are a major letdown, as they seem outdated and uninspired.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its great mechanics, drawing comparisons to "Plants vs. Zombies" while offering a unique twist as an army placement simulator. Players find it to be an interesting and enjoyable experience, highlighting its distinctiveness within the genre.
“Great mechanics, a bit like Plants vs. Zombies, but also a bit different, which is okay.”
“Quite unique gameplay; it's like an army placement simulator! :D”
“Nice little game with interesting gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels disjointed and lacks a cohesive flow.”
“I found the mechanics to be overly complicated and not intuitive.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is frustratingly slow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game's replayability is limited, as the available modes do not significantly differ from one another, leading to a lack of incentive to revisit the game after completion.
“The other game modes do not bring much difference, so the game has little replay value.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted as lacking depth and variation, contributing to an overall feeling of incompleteness alongside other aspects like animation and story.
“The concept of the game is interesting; however, it feels semi-finished, as it seriously lacks depth in terms of strategy and is short on variations in almost every aspect, including music.”
“The music in the game is repetitive and fails to create an engaging atmosphere, making the overall experience feel dull.”
“While the game has potential, the soundtrack is uninspired and does not enhance the gameplay, leaving players wanting more.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that significant time is spent collecting gems to unlock additional races, which is compounded by challenging gameplay due to unbalanced mechanics and AI difficulties.
“The remaining amount of time I spent on it was wasted on grinding the gems needed to unlock 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.”
