Awesome Pea

About

"Awesome Pea" is a nostalgic, challenging platformer game with pixel art graphics. Players control a determined pea navigating through treacherous levels filled with various obstacles, monsters, and traps. The objective is to collect all the stars and reach the exit, testing the player's timing, reflexes, and strategy in this homage to classic arcade games.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

music12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a charming retro aesthetic with great music that enhances the overall experience.
Levels are generally well-designed and provide a fair challenge, making it enjoyable for both casual and achievement-focused players.
Despite some technical issues, the game is fun and offers a satisfying sense of accomplishment when completing levels.

The game suffers from inconsistent controls and hitboxes, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There is a lack of variety in level design, which can make the game feel repetitive and short.
The absence of checkpoints and a coherent story detracts from the overall experience, making it less engaging for some players.

music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
21%
16%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its nostalgic 8-bit style and catchy soundtracks that enhance the overall experience. While some tracks are described as "awesome," others are considered generic or not fitting for the game. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong point, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite some criticisms of repetitiveness and lack of depth in other areas.
- “The music and graphical style is similar to old school Game Boy games, and very good quality!”
- “The graphics are cute and well defined, while the music is full of action-packed nostalgia.”
- “The last level was by far the least interesting in the game, and once it’s done, there’s just a screen with some music playing.”
- “While I thought the music was pretty decent, it definitely doesn’t fit with the game.”
- “The music is a pretty strong point in this game.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The graphics are generally praised for their clean, retro Game Boy aesthetic, delivering a charming and nostalgic vibe. While some reviewers note that the visuals lack the depth and style of more challenging platformers, they still appreciate the cute and well-defined art style. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, especially for fans of classic gaming.
- “On a positive note, the graphics looked clean and the chiptunes were pretty good.”
- “Controls are responsive, the graphics are sweet and deliver a cool retro Game Boy-like vibe.”
- “The graphics are cute and well defined, while the music is full of action-packed nostalgia.”
- “The game won't offer much for platforming veterans but if you dig the Game Boy aesthetic or are looking for a basic platformer to tide you over for an hour or two, you might like it.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet effective mechanics, featuring solid platforming elements reminiscent of classic titles, such as running, dodging obstacles, and collecting coins. While the pacing is praised, some reviewers note a lack of innovation, and the overall experience may vary in challenge, typically offering one to two hours of playtime, with additional time for completionists.
- “The gameplay is simple but effective, and the pacing is great.”
- “The gameplay consists of running around, dodging obstacles, and collecting coins like in classic platformers.”
- “It's got some solid platforming gameplay, but it doesn't offer anything new.”
- “Your mileage will vary based on how challenging you find it, but you can expect an hour or two of gameplay, more if you want all the achievements.”
- “The gameplay consists of running around, dodging obstacles and collecting coins like in classic platformers.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally playable, though it features some notable glitches, such as issues with moving platforms and minor bugs around certain walls. While these stability concerns can be annoying, they do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “This isn't one of those classic platformers that takes you on a journey, but despite some annoying glitches (like walking over moving platforms causes you to stop moving on them and fall), it's fun.”
- “Minor gripes include some walls around pipes that are a bit buggy and the fact that rotating platforms are indistinguishable from unrotating ones (well, when they aren't moving, that is).”
- “It's totally playable despite some glitches.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game offers moderate replayability, particularly for achievement hunters, as each level features collectibles that can be pursued. Additionally, the inclusion of leaderboards could enhance competition and encourage players to improve their times and scores.
- “There is some replay value if you’re an achievement hunter; every level has an achievement for collecting all of the treasure.”
- “Including leaderboards would also add some replay value for people who are interested in competing with others to get better times and scores.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a coherent story, leaving players wanting more context for the protagonist's mission and the overall narrative. Reviewers noted that even the ending fails to provide any resolution or explanation, resulting in a storyless experience.
- “Listen, I usually don’t care about stories (or lack thereof) in games too much, but I really wish there was any explanation about why you’re a pea on a mission to collect loads of coins.”
- “There’s zero story here; even the ending doesn’t offer any kind of narrative.”
- “There’s zero story here; even the ending doesn’t offer any kind of narrative.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating mechanics, such as poor hitboxes and erratic collision detection, which can lead to unexpected deaths and disrupt the player's immersion and enjoyment.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that while grinding can be enjoyable initially, it often becomes tedious and repetitive after multiple iterations.
- “But the third time around, it gets tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to progress.”