Paug

About

A fireball, spirits and a pyramid. What can happen? Move your racket and beat the spirit in a duel. Paug is a small game inspired by the hit of the 70s. It takes place in Egypt where the spirits of the pharaohs wake up, angry after your intrusion into their tombs. You can play alone or up to 2 players locally. What to face your friends for an evening

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics2 negative mentions

Paug offers a simple and nostalgic Pong experience with an Egyptian theme and a backstory.
The game is perfect for achievement hunters, allowing players to complete all achievements in under a minute.
The art style, while retro, is appreciated by some players for its charm.

The game features poor mechanics and repulsive graphics that appear to be poorly designed or stolen.
Local multiplayer controls are confusing and cannot be remapped, leading to a frustrating experience.
Overall, Paug is seen as a lazy cash grab with no new features or innovations compared to the original Pong.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as repulsive and poorly executed, suggesting a lack of originality and inconsistency in pixel sizes. In contrast, others appreciate the art style, noting it as a positive aspect of the otherwise simple gameplay reminiscent of classic pong. Overall, the graphics seem to be a point of contention, with opinions varying widely.
- “Paug is a simple pong clone with a nice art style.”
- “Yeah, this is the same game, but with worse mechanics, repulsive graphics that were probably stolen from somewhere (judging by the pixel sizes that are different on each element) and not a single new feature added to it.”
- “This is a highly disrespectful ripoff with lazy 2D retro pixel 'art' used instead of contemporary graphics.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized for lacking innovation, featuring poor mechanics, and having unattractive graphics that appear inconsistent and possibly unoriginal.
- “Yeah, this is the same game, but with worse mechanics, repulsive graphics that were probably stolen from somewhere (judging by pixel sizes that are different on each element) and not a single new feature added to it.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features a unique Egyptian theme that adds depth to its simple pong mechanics, complemented by an engaging backstory that enhances the overall experience.
- “It's Pong with an Egyptian theme, and wow, even a backstory.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
- “I found the plot predictable and the characters uninteresting.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users feeling that it lacks originality and effort, likening it to a lazy imitation of classic games like Pong.
- “Imagine being so lazy when running a $1 USD cash grab on Steam that you decide the game you want to rip off is Pong.”
- “The monetization strategy feels like a blatant cash grab, prioritizing profits over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could be great marred by aggressive monetization tactics.”