McPixel 3
- November 14, 2022
- Sos Sosowski
- 5h median play time
McPixel 3 delivers a unique brand of humor that you can't find anywhere else, but it's sometimes a struggle to work past its aging mechanical structure.
Get on Xbox Games Store"McPixel 3" is a humorous single-player Action game with 100 levels of fast-paced situations, from defusing bombs to playing soccer, with each level offering multiple ways to solve. Over 20 genre-bending minigames, such as racing, shooting, and platforming, are scattered throughout. Players can collect coins and stamps for completing challenges and discovering unique solutions, offering around 5 hours of playtime.
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Reviews
- McPixel 3 is a hilarious and absurd game that builds on the charm of its predecessors, offering a wealth of creative gags and scenarios that keep players entertained.
- The game features improved gameplay mechanics, including mini-games and a more engaging overworld, making it a more dynamic experience than the original.
- Players appreciate the unique humor and the ability to explore various ridiculous solutions to puzzles, often resulting in unexpected and funny outcomes.
- Some players find the humor juvenile and repetitive, with many gags falling flat or becoming predictable over time.
- The game can be frustrating due to its reliance on trial-and-error mechanics, which may require players to redo levels multiple times to discover all possible outcomes.
- While the graphics and music are charming, some reviewers noted that the lack of sound effects and repetitive audio can detract from the overall experience.
- humor86 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in McPixel 3 is characterized by its absurdity and wacky charm, often eliciting genuine laughter through creative and unpredictable gags. While some players find the juvenile and slapstick elements hilarious, others may feel that the humor doesn't resonate with them, making it a hit-or-miss experience. Overall, the game is praised for its entertaining and light-hearted approach, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate its unique comedic style.
“The retro pixel art and wacky humor make it a delightful and entertaining experience.”
“A beautiful mountain of non-sequitur madness to climb, McPixel 3 provides a fast pace and infinite cycling chances to solve its ridiculous and hilarious puzzles.”
“It's hilariously stupid... or stupidly hilarious, probably even both, and I love it.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay in McPixel 3 retains the point-and-click mechanics of its predecessor, featuring a mix of clicking, bomb deactivation, and new mini-games that add variety. While the core gameplay can feel repetitive and relies on trial and error, it is complemented by improved graphics, music, and a humorous narrative, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of light-hearted adventure games. However, some players may find the hub world and certain mechanics frustrating, highlighting a blend of fun and annoyance in the overall gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is the same as the first one (click things, deactivate the bomb, save the day), but with the addition of new mini-games to give a lot more variety.”
“Underpinning that engrossing narrative is an excellent set of mechanics, which -- combined with fun minigames and plenty of puns -- makes for thrilling action in both the massive setpieces and in the quiet, confined corridors of tense sequences.”
“I also like how the gameplay gets mixed in with various diversions, such as minigames and Steve levels.”
“The gameplay is kind of just clicking everything and that's it.”
“The gameplay highlights a common issue with point-and-click adventure games of the past: every solution has to be brute forced, because the logic either just isn't there or it doesn't meet with player expectations.”
“McPixel 3 delivers a unique brand of humor that you can't find anywhere else, but it's sometimes a struggle to work past its aging mechanical structure.”
- music21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the catchy tracks and improved quality compared to the previous installment, others find it repetitive and lacking in variation. Notably, the city music during the beat 'em up minigame is highlighted as a standout, but overall, the soundtrack does not fully resonate with all players, leading to a somewhat neutral impact on the gameplay experience.
“Also, I like a few of the music tracks, especially the city music when you are doing the beat 'em up minigame.”
“With the music, good pixel art, and improved gameplay/QoL changes compared to the first game, it is really the better experience.”
“Ridiculously catchy soundtrack.”
“My issue is more so with the soundtrack, to be honest.”
“The music is really repetitive and poor quality.”
“Loops with no variation with really low musical value.”
- story17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as confusing and lacking clarity, with some reviewers noting that it feels like an adventure game stripped of its narrative depth. While there are interconnected story elements that emerge from standalone levels, the overall complexity is minimal, and the humor is a highlight, making the experience enjoyable despite the narrative's simplicity. Ultimately, the story is not the main focus, but it adds an interesting layer to the gameplay.
“This one has more story than before, though it's not incredibly complex or anything.”
“While many of the levels are standalone, there are a few series of levels that tell a story.”
“These story levels were quite interesting to play through and were more involved than what I expected.”
“Story is weird, lacking any kind of legibility, and it's more confusing than I don't really know.”
“Same as the first game, what I like most is how it feels like an adventure game with most of the story and traveling removed.”
“If you’re wondering about the story, while McPixel 3 does kind of have one, it’s absolutely not the focus here.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are characterized by a distinctive pixel art style that complements its silly and lewd humor, with improvements noted over previous installments. While some users appreciate the colorful and cute aesthetic, others point out occasional glitches and simplicity that may detract from clarity. Overall, the graphics are seen as fitting for the game's tone, even if they are not technically advanced.
“The game offers some nice graphics and a nice aesthetic; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
“The graphics are simple, but they match McPixel 3’s silliness very well.”
“The game has cute, colorful graphics and catchy music.”
“Extremely simple controls and 'crappy on purpose' graphics.”
“I can bear with that but sometimes it's hard to understand what some graphics are supposed to represent.”
“Is this game using the most advanced graphics technologies?”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on replayability vary significantly, with some users noting limited replayability while others highlight the game as infinitely replayable, suggesting a diverse range of experiences depending on player engagement and game mechanics.
“Infinitely replayable”
“Replayability is a key feature of this game.”
“The game offers countless ways to experience the story, making it highly replayable.”
“Limited replayability.”
“Replayability is lacking.”
“The game offers minimal incentives for replaying.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game delivers a surprisingly deep and emotionally resonant narrative throughout its 3-hour adventure, leaving players delighted and engaged. A particularly nostalgic level evokes strong feelings, though it may also induce discomfort for some.
“I was left delighted at nearly every step of its 3-hour adventure thanks to a surprisingly deep tale that mines the plights of both McPixel and Steve to great emotional success.”
“One special level near the end was very nostalgic, but made me feel a bit nauseous.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game generally runs smoothly on all hardware, providing a pleasant experience with nice graphics and aesthetics; however, users have reported occasional glitches that detract from the overall stability.
“Runs great on any hardware.”
“The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is, even during intense gameplay.”
“The game offers some nice graphics and a nice aesthetic, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“The game is plagued by lag and performance issues, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that players feel the game's optimization is lacking, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many users express frustration with frame rate drops and stuttering, suggesting that the game requires further refinement to run smoothly.
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
“I constantly experience lag and stuttering, which ruins the immersion.”
“The optimization is so bad that I have to lower all settings just to get a stable frame rate.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the stamps system for tracking progress, as it enhances the enjoyment of finding all the gags and reduces the tedium often associated with grinding.
Critic Reviews
McPixel 3 (Nintendo Switch)
McPixel 3 is a gag-heavy mashup of microgames and ’90s adventure puzzles. It works when relying on speed and insanity, but its repetition and heavy reliance on trial-and-error solutions and gross-out humor will turn all but a few players away before completion.
60%McPixel 3 Review
McPixel 3 delivers a unique brand of humor that you can't find anywhere else, but it's sometimes a struggle to work past its aging mechanical structure.
80%McPixel 3 – Review
60%
