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McPixel 3

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.
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90% User Score Based on 563 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 7 reviews

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McPixel 3 is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Sos Sosowski and was released on November 14, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's falling too fast to be either of those. It's McPixel! A wanna-be hero who keeps getting mixed up in the most unbelievable situations you can imagine. Levels One moment you're stuck in a speeding train headed towards the cliff; the other, you're in a falling plane. Sometimes you need to win an impossible-to-win soccer match, and the other, you're a dinosaur try…

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 563 reviews
humor177 positive mentions
grinding9 negative mentions
  • McPixel 3 offers a hilarious and absurd gameplay experience, filled with unexpected gags and creative puzzles that keep players entertained.
  • The game features improved graphics and animations, along with a charming pixel art style that complements its comedic tone.
  • With a variety of levels and mini-games, McPixel 3 provides a fun and engaging experience that encourages exploration and experimentation.
  • The trial-and-error gameplay can become tedious, as many solutions are not intuitive and require random clicking to discover.
  • Some players may find the humor repetitive or juvenile, which could detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • The hub world can feel cumbersome, as it requires backtracking to access different levels, which may disrupt the flow of gameplay.
  • humor
    180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "mcpixel 3" is a polarizing mix of absurdity, slapstick, and juvenile gags, often eliciting laughter through chaotic and nonsensical scenarios. While many players find the game hilariously entertaining and appreciate its quirky charm, others criticize its repetitive jokes and reliance on lowbrow humor, suggesting that enjoyment largely depends on personal taste. Overall, the game is best suited for those who embrace its unique, offbeat comedic style, making it a fun experience for fans of bizarre humor.

    • “I tell you, there are few games as funny as this masterpiece.”
    • “Humor is the driving force behind mcpixel 3, and it delivers in spades for players who enjoy absurd and unpredictable comedy.”
    • “McPixel 3 perfectly captures the idea of 'smart-stupid,' fully embracing its crude humor with the goal of making players laugh at every turn, whether through confusion, disgust, self-aware jokes, or unexpected punchlines.”
    • “Not sure whether this is more unfunny or unfun, but it's painful either way.”
    • “I get it, it was supposed to be funny, but to whom? Who is actually the targeted audience for such a game?”
    • “It's not funny; it looks like garbage.”
  • gameplay
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of McPixel 3 is characterized by its quirky, fast-paced, and comedic mechanics, featuring 100 short, timed levels that blend point-and-click elements with mini-games and diverse challenges. While many players appreciate the creativity and humor, some criticize the trial-and-error nature and repetitive gameplay loop, which can lead to frustration. Overall, it offers a light-hearted experience that may appeal to those seeking quick, entertaining sessions, despite its mechanical shortcomings.

    • “The mechanic is extremely creative and satisfying; if you get hooked, you won't stop until you find all the gags.”
    • “The gameplay structure consists of 100 short, timed levels that each present unique challenges.”
    • “Its blend of absurd situations, rapid-fire gameplay, and pixel-art charm create a memorable title that stands out in the indie scene.”
    • “Besides the gameplay, the hitboxes for the items are sometimes terrible - in the volcano gameboy level, I clicked on the roof multiple times, with and without the goblet, before and after kicking the old man, before and after reading the sign, before and after tossing the goblet into the ocean, before finally instead of entering the hut (like every other time), it finally let me break the roof.”
    • “One potential downside is that the gameplay’s heavy reliance on trial and error may frustrate some players.”
    • “The gameplay is so simplistic and shallow that you can get most of the jokes if you watch someone else do a playthrough on YouTube.”
  • graphics
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of McPixel 3 are characterized by a charming retro pixel-art style that complements the game's humorous and chaotic nature. While some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and its fittingness for the gameplay, others criticize the visuals as simplistic or "ugly," suggesting that they detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics evoke a distinct style that aligns with the game's identity, though opinions on their quality vary significantly among players.

    • “Visually, McPixel 3 continues the series’ signature pixel-art style, which perfectly complements its humorous and fast-paced tone.”
    • “The retro aesthetic is charming and functional, ensuring the game remains visually clear even during frantic moments.”
    • “McPixel 3 certainly has a unique pixel-art style that meshes well with the often-strange nature of the game.”
    • “The graphics are pretty bad.”
    • “It's fine to have crappy graphics, but not when it's a point & click game.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
  • music
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is characterized by a catchy yet repetitive soundtrack that some players find grating due to its limited variety, leading to a lack of immersion during extended play. While the quirky tunes complement the game's light-hearted humor and visual style, many reviewers express a desire for more diverse audio tracks to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the music is seen as a mixed bag—enjoyable in short bursts but ultimately repetitive and lacking in depth.

    • “The light-hearted humor, simple mechanics, and quirky background music in most levels make it a refreshing, laugh-inducing experience.”
    • “The visual style, paired with a catchy chiptune soundtrack, gives it a nostalgic arcade vibe.”
    • “Ridiculously catchy soundtrack”
    • “The soundtrack's main theme is annoyingly catchy but usually has some good other tracks to it when it does change things up.”
    • “It especially doesn't help when there are maybe 3 music tracks that play throughout the entire game that either weren't balanced properly or weren't well thought out.”
    • “The music is really repetitive and poor quality.”
  • story
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in McPixel 3 is characterized by its absurdity and lack of coherence, with most chapters presenting standalone scenarios that prioritize humor over a cohesive narrative. While there are some interconnected levels that offer a more engaging experience, the overall focus remains on wacky missions rather than a complex storyline. Players looking for a deep narrative will likely be disappointed, as the game leans heavily into comedic randomness and lighthearted themes.

    • “The game has a variety of scenarios, where the scenes will progress from one to the next giving you something of a plot, but there isn’t so much an overall plot as different themes and ideas explored like time travel or being on a subway train wired with a bomb.”
    • “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.”
    • “There’s little to no overarching story, and you’re not really given a clear objective outside of 'stop bad stuff from happening.' If you’re looking for a narrative or progression beyond new levels, you won’t find much here.”
    • “Story is weird, lack of any kind of legibility and it's more confusing than... than... I don't really know.”
    • “If you’re wondering about the story, while McPixel 3 does kinda have one, it’s absolutely not the focus here.”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability in the game is mixed; while some players find it limited, primarily focusing on collecting missed items, others appreciate the vast number of interactive elements and varied endings that encourage multiple playthroughs. The introduction of an endless mode and updates to level progression have improved replay value for some, but overall, opinions vary significantly, with ratings ranging from 1.5/5 to claims of infinite replayability.

    • “The sheer volume of interactive items — over 1,500 — combined with more than 900 gags scattered throughout the game, ensures that no two play sessions feel the same, making replayability a core feature.”
    • “Some endings are logical, most are hilarious or downright absurd, and all of them are replayable.”
    • “Every level is then replayable from the game’s main hub menu, but you’ll need to explore the world in order to discover new 'save the day' stages, each of which requires—you guessed it—coins!”
    • “As the first one, there is no replayability; getting 100% in every level is the logical way to go, and after that, you unlock endless mode, but no thanks.”
    • “The only real replay value the game provides is through returning to previous levels to collect the 'gags' that you missed on your first run through.”
    • “Limited replayability.”
  • grinding
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the grinding aspect of the game is often described as tedious and repetitive, particularly due to slow travel in the hub world and illogical puzzles that require rapid clicking. While some players appreciate the quick achievement farming and find enjoyment in short play sessions, the novelty can wear off, leading to a less engaging experience over time. The stamps system does help alleviate some of the tedium by making progress tracking more enjoyable.

    • “It's insipid and tedious.”
    • “The new hub world is slow and tedious to travel, and not interesting.”
    • “Can get tedious and repetitive.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Mcpixel 3 is praised for its smooth performance across diverse platforms and hardware, thanks to its minimalist pixel art and simple controls that do not strain system resources. Overall, the game is well-optimized, providing a consistent experience for players.

    • “From a technical perspective, McPixel 3 runs smoothly across various platforms and hardware configurations.”
    • “The minimalist pixel art and straightforward controls ensure consistent performance without demanding system resources.”
    • “Boss says your performance lacks?”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game generally runs smoothly on all hardware, providing a pleasant experience with nice graphics and aesthetics. However, some users have reported occasional glitches that detract from the overall stability.

    • “Stability: It runs great.”
    • “Runs great on any hardware.”
    • “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 experience.”
    • “The game is plagued by lag and performance issues, which really detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a surprisingly deep emotional experience throughout its 3-hour adventure, effectively exploring the struggles of its characters, which resonates with players. A particularly nostalgic level evokes strong feelings, enhancing the connection between the player and the developer. Overall, the emotional journey leaves players feeling delighted and personally invested.

    • “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.”
    • “Just playing it has almost made me feel closer to the developer, like we have shared something.”
    • “One special level near the end was very nostalgic, but made me feel a bit nauseous.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a blend of silly slapstick humor and clever parodies of action movie tropes, fostering an environment where laughter is as integral to the experience as puzzle-solving.

    • “The jokes range from silly slapstick to clever parodies of action movie tropes, creating an atmosphere where laughter is just as important as puzzle-solving.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of Mcpixel 3 has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it feels more like a mobile app than a legitimate PC game. The game is perceived as a simplistic, comical experience that lacks depth, leading to disappointment among players who expected more from a title on Steam.

    • “McPixel 3 is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not). It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is an admittedly comical joke game where you tap on your iPhone screen to solve puzzles in simple 2D retro pixel adventure game scenes.”
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McPixel 3 is a casual action adventure game.

McPixel 3 is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing McPixel 3.

McPixel 3 was released on November 14, 2022.

McPixel 3 was developed by Sos Sosowski.

McPixel 3 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

McPixel 3 is a single player game.

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