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Pavilion

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81%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
stability, grinding
79% User Score Based on 67 reviews
Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

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Pavilion is a single player puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Visiontrick Media and was released on September 22, 2016. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Pavilion is a single-player Mystery Point and Click game with stunning visuals and masterful music, immersing you in a very atmospheric fourth-person puzzling adventure. Interact with the environment and guide the main character through 28 dream-like levels, with Chapter 2 releasing in 2018 as DLC. Experience innovative Eye-Tracker support for Tobii EyeX Eye-Tracker, allowing for gaze interaction within the game."

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning visuals and a beautiful atmosphere that immerses players in a dreamlike world.
  • Puzzles are interesting and varied, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
  • The game has a unique control mechanic that allows players to manipulate the environment rather than directly control the character, adding an innovative twist to the gameplay.
  • The game is incomplete, ending abruptly with a 'to be continued' screen, leaving players frustrated due to the lack of narrative closure.
  • Controls can be finicky and unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially during timed puzzles.
  • There are significant issues with audio options and overall game optimization, which detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by its relaxing atmosphere and elegant visuals, but it suffers from repetitive and simplistic puzzle mechanics that can lead to confusion and frustration. While some players appreciate the intuitive nature of the puzzles and the immersive environment, many criticize the lack of depth and variety, making it less appealing for those seeking challenging gameplay. Overall, the game is best suited for players who enjoy a chill experience rather than intricate mechanics.

    • “Pavillon is a very unique and stunning puzzle game both in the visual and the gameplay.”
    • “A lot of the mechanics involved in solving the puzzles are very imaginative and well planned.”
    • “The good is that Pavillon looks absolutely stunning and has some of the most relaxing gameplay I've encountered.”
    • “It's a puzzler, but a lot of the mechanics aren't clear, so you have to use trial and error.”
    • “Music is dreamy and tranquil, art is highly detailed and atmospheric, storytelling is intriguing, but the gameplay is lacking: repetitive and easy-to-solve puzzles.”
    • “The puzzle mechanics can be a bit slow.”
  • music
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its chill, atmospheric quality, enhancing the immersive experience of the beautifully crafted visuals and intriguing storytelling. While many players find the soundtrack relaxing and integral to the game's ambiance, some note that it can become repetitive during gameplay, particularly in puzzle-solving moments. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the game's artistic design and emotional depth.

    • “The music is dreamy and tranquil, art is highly detailed and atmospheric, storytelling is intriguing, but the gameplay is lacking: repetitive and easy-to-solve puzzles.”
    • “The soundtrack is very chill and pretty great.”
    • “It's like being inside a painting, traveling through every brush accompanied by excellent and ethereal music.”
    • “The music is quite loud and there's no way to turn it down.”
    • “Some puzzles will have you scratching your head for a while, so you can imagine that the music would become quite repetitive and frustrating.”
    • “However, as well done as they are, my attention glided primarily towards the music and the art style.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning, dreamlike quality and intricate art style, which significantly enhance the immersive experience. Players appreciate the atmospheric visuals that complement the gameplay, although some report minor graphical glitches. Overall, the combination of beautiful artwork and engaging sound design creates a captivating aesthetic that elevates the game's appeal.

    • “The visuals are amazing and do a fantastic job immersing you in a mysterious world of decay, shadows, and regrets.”
    • “The graphics are superbly intriguing and beautiful, and the music and sound effects are fantastic.”
    • “Of course the puzzles are the main hook, but when a game has graphics this beautiful, it certainly boosts the entire experience.”
    • “Despite the extraordinary, dreamlike visuals, this game has quite a few flaws potential players should be aware of.”
    • “There are a number of graphics glitches that cause certain things to not be rendered, or to not be de-rendered.”
    • “Minor graphics glitch, which I'm sure will be patched out.”
  • story
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Pavilion is conveyed through symbolic visuals and fragmented hints rather than explicit narrative, creating a haunting and dreamlike atmosphere. While the art and music are praised for their beauty, many players find the story vague and lacking closure, leaving them wanting more clarity and depth. Overall, the game offers an intriguing but incomplete narrative experience, primarily serving as a backdrop for its puzzle mechanics.

    • “The story is teasing and haunting and unfolds in fragments.”
    • “Pavilion is a hand-crafted audio-visual experience purposefully devoid of dialogue, text, and tutorials in an effort to express its story through visual cues and observations.”
    • “You travel through dreamlike, hazy landscapes while encountering a rather convoluted (but intriguing) story.”
    • “The story is implicit rather than explicit -- but this means you're wandering around the ruins without a strong sense of who you are, why you are here, and what you want.”
    • “With a weak story and problematic puzzle mechanics, Pavilion does exhibit great art design - its major saving grace.”
    • “Pavilion is a nice little game to add to your library if you’re a puzzle fan, but if you’re looking for an absorbing story, sadly you won’t find it here.”
  • atmosphere
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of Pavilion is widely praised for its stunning visuals and immersive sound design, creating a surreal and intriguing experience reminiscent of works like Twin Peaks. While the gameplay features simple puzzles and some bugs, the game's rich artistic presentation and tranquil music more than compensate, making it a recommended choice for those who appreciate atmospheric worlds. Overall, Pavilion excels in delivering a captivating and atmospheric journey, despite its unfinished state and gameplay shortcomings.

    • “The atmosphere is good though, and the presentation is very unique.”
    • “I would recommend Pavilion to people who like to get lost in an atmospheric world, for whom soaking in the experience is enough.”
    • “Beautiful artwork and atmosphere; the surrealism of this game kind of reminds me of Twin Peaks.”
    • “It's unfinished (only chapter 1 right now) and puzzles are mostly simple, but I'm still recommending it for the surreal art and atmosphere.”
    • “What it is lacking in gameplay, it easily makes up for with atmosphere, but some of the bugs take away from that a little.”
    • “I recommend Pavilion to all puzzle fans, especially those who appreciate the atmosphere presented.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for numerous game-breaking glitches and graphics issues, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While some gameplay remains smooth, the overall impression is that the game feels unfinished and overly buggy.

    • “Game-breaking glitches.”
    • “There are a number of graphics glitches that cause certain things to not be rendered or to not be de-rendered.”
    • “I paid for the finished product, not for the buggy beta!”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some puzzles contributing to a sense of monotony.

    • “It hit the point of tedious.”
    • “Some puzzles are a bit tedious.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has received criticism for its poor optimization, particularly affecting players with older computers, leading some users to seek refunds despite finding the game itself fairly enjoyable.

    • “Verdict: fairly good game, but not optimized well enough for people with older computers to play it.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the game lacks character development, which hinders players' ability to form emotional attachments. While there is an emphasis on creative expression, the emotional impact is diminished due to insufficient character depth.

  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is recommended for its minimal focus on character development, which contributes to a more cohesive and solid overall experience compared to many unfinished projects.

    • “I'm mainly still recommending this game as it has a low focus on character development, so it comes across to me as a much more solid experience than most unfinished projects.”
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Pavilion is a puzzle game with mystery theme.

Pavilion is available on PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

Pavilion was released on September 22, 2016.

Pavilion was developed by Visiontrick Media.

Pavilion has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Pavilion is a single player game.

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