Pagui

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Pagui is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by padendon and was released on October 8, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Pagui is a single-player Role Playing game with amazing visuals, set in 1950s Taiwan."'Immerse in a 3D action-adventure, fighting ghosts and uncovering shocking truths based on real history and Taoist practices. Experience authentic Taiwanese martial arts through state-of-the-art motion capture technology.'

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story6 positive mentions

The game features a touching storyline that resonates with Taiwanese culture and history, particularly through the character Li Huowang.
The graphics and sound design are praised for their quality, creating an immersive and spooky atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
Players appreciate the unique combat mechanics and the incorporation of Taiwanese religious elements, making it a culturally rich experience.

Some players found the gameplay mechanics, particularly the combat and QTE parts, to be lacking in clarity and optimization.
There are reports of performance issues, including lag and difficulty with controller settings, which detracted from the overall experience.
The game is perceived as being relatively short, with some players feeling that the ending was abrupt and left them wanting more.

story
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The game's story is praised for its emotional depth, particularly highlighting the touching background of the character Li Huowang. Reviewers commend the storytelling as one of the best experiences of the year, with engaging visuals and a compelling narrative, though some express a desire for a longer storyline. Overall, the combination of fun gameplay and poignant storytelling creates a memorable experience.
- “The storyline is touching, and the puzzles are good enough.”
- “As for the story... man, one of the best storytelling I've experienced this year.”
- “The visuals and the storyline are amazing!”
- “At first, it may be fun, but the more you play, the more you will find some sad and heart-touching stories, especially this boy, Li Huowang's background story.”
- “I wish it was a bit longer, but the story was a trip.”
- “First of all, I'll preface this by saying that this review has a bit of spoilers. I won't reveal the story, but I may mention some of the mechanics or challenges inside.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and ability to create a mysterious atmosphere, effectively incorporating cultural elements from Taiwan. While some minor issues with character facial expressions were noted, recent updates have improved synchronization between graphics and audio, enhancing the overall experience. However, players with older hardware may struggle to run the game at maximum settings.
- “I found the graphics to be stunning, and the developers did a good job creating a mysterious and spooky atmosphere, playing on many of the cultural traditions of Taiwan to enhance the experience.”
- “The game has excellent graphics, though some character facial expressions were a bit off for the dialog (not a game changer).”
- “Awesome graphics! (I have an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 from 2014, and it is not enough to run the game at full video power.)”
gameplay
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The gameplay improves significantly in the second chapter, offering higher difficulty and more engaging mechanics compared to the first chapter, which serves as a prologue. Players appreciate the unique power-up mechanics and the game's ability to provide insights into Taiwanese religious culture and history, alongside commendable graphics. Overall, the gameplay is described as superb and interesting.
- “Superb gameplay, and giving an insight into Taiwan's religious culture and history.”
- “I thought the game mechanics were interesting, and the way the different pick-up powers worked were unique takes on familiar concepts.”
- “Second chapter has better gameplay and higher difficulty compared to the first chapter, which is more like a prologue.”
- “The second chapter has better gameplay and higher difficulty compared to the first chapter, which feels more like a prologue.”
- “First of all, I'll preface this by saying that this review contains a bit of spoilers. I won't reveal the story, but I may mention some of the mechanics or challenges involved.”
emotional
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The game features a deeply emotional storyline that evolves from a lighthearted experience to one filled with poignant and heart-touching narratives, particularly highlighted by the background story of the character Li Huowang. Players find the integration of Taiwanese history within the storyline to be both compelling and moving, enhancing the overall emotional impact of the game.
- “The storyline is amazing, very touching and full of Taiwanese history.”
- “At first, it may be fun, but the more you play, the more you discover sad and heart-touching stories, especially the background story of the boy, Li Huowang.”
- “The storyline is touching, and the puzzles are good enough.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its strong connection to Taiwanese culture, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the suitability of the soundtrack and the quality of the sound effects, describing them as perfect complements to the gameplay.
- “I adore how the music in this game is so suitable and it is so full of Taiwanese culture.”
- “The sound effects and music are perfect!!”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning graphics and the effective incorporation of Taiwanese cultural traditions, creating a mysterious and spooky environment. Reviewers note that it successfully evokes a sense of Taiwanese history while also reflecting contemporary elements, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “I found the graphics to be stunning, and the developers did a good job creating a mysterious and spooky atmosphere, playing on many of the cultural traditions of Taiwan to enhance the experience.”
- “Rest assured, this game really does feel like a blast of Taiwanese past. It captures what present-day Taiwanese talk about, and the sounds and atmosphere even let you in on some of present-day Taiwan.”
humor
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The humor in the game is primarily conveyed through its witty English dialogues, though a deeper understanding of Taiwanese culture and language enhances the comedic experience. Some users noted that while the humor is accessible, it may not resonate fully without this cultural context.
- “The game features hilarious dialogues in English, but you'll need to understand Taiwanese culture to fully appreciate all the funny parts.”
- “The humor in the game is enhanced by its witty English dialogues, making for a truly entertaining experience.”
- “The comedic elements are well-crafted, with funny English dialogues that add a unique charm to the gameplay.”