Paw Paw Paw

About

"Paw Paw Paw is a 2D sidescroller beat ‘em up game where you play as part of the resistance against the King. Choose from four characters, each with unique abilities and play styles, and level up to unlock new combos and equipment. Fight solo or in local co-op, loot powerful weapons, and visit outposts to rest and prepare for your next mission."

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
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 194 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay19 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and humorous storyline that appeals to players looking for a lighthearted experience.
It offers enjoyable local co-op gameplay, making it a fun option for playing with friends or family.
The variety of characters and RPG elements, such as skill trees and weapon upgrades, add depth to the gameplay.

The combat mechanics are clunky and can feel unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially in solo mode.
There are significant balance issues, with some characters being overpowered while others feel weak, making progression uneven.
The music is repetitive and can become annoying, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
70%
11%
The game's story revolves around a humorous premise of a king enforcing a pants-wearing law on furries, which some players found amusing while others criticized it for being poorly written and lacking depth. Although the narrative is simplistic and often overshadowed by gameplay issues, it offers a lighthearted and quirky experience that some players enjoyed, particularly in a co-op setting. Overall, the story is seen as a mix of ridiculousness and charm, but it fails to deliver a compelling or engaging plot.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The story is funny, simple, and yet unique.”
- “Usually the story in beat 'em up games isn't something the player follows, but here, it's constructed in a fun way that makes it easier for the player to get engaged, and I like that.”
- “The plot revolves around the king driven mad, requiring all the furries to wear pants, which they don't like. We can only wonder at the mental state of the developer as they came up with this and then got their credit card out to buy some fake reviews.”
- “The story takes itself way too seriously for what it is, and the combination of medieval themes and 21st-century memes makes it a janky experience.”
- “The story is braindead, and the game boasts a shallow, unfulfilling combat system, boring visuals, and annoying, looping music tracks that bring the already bland experience down even more.”
gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
35%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being clunky, repetitive, and unresponsive, with many reviewers noting that the combat mechanics are particularly frustrating and poorly designed. While some players appreciate the RPG elements and the potential for interesting mechanics, the overall execution feels unpolished and lacks depth, leading to a generally unsatisfying experience. Despite some cute visuals and a decent start, the gameplay ultimately fails to engage players, often feeling tedious and unbalanced.
- “Really fun game, the gameplay is simple but so challenging, also the experience and loot mechanics are pretty worth grinding.”
- “What makes this game really fun are the RPG mechanics that are present, which allow you to level up your character of choice, acquire new items, and create a build of your liking with its small but direct skill tree.”
- “As I play so far, I feel some levels have different gameplay, so it's not boring.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay feels super clunky and it just isn't that much fun.”
music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
36%
44%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it repetitive, annoying, and poorly suited to the game's atmosphere. While some reviews mention catchy tunes and enjoyable elements, the overwhelming consensus is that the soundtrack lacks variety and cohesion, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the music is often described as forgettable and detracting from the gameplay.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Cute art, catchy music, and a ridiculous story with good writing.”
- “Everything is perfect in it: from gorgeous soundtracks to excellent battles with enemies and bosses.”
- “The soundtrack is god awful - you will hear the same 10 seconds on loop over and over again.”
- “The music is a MIDI loop from 1995, and the dialogue is vapid enough to make me groan every time something is said in-game.”
- “This game boasts a shallow, unfulfilling combat system, boring and generic visuals, a story that takes itself too seriously for how bad the premise is, and annoying, looping music tracks that bring the already bland and awful experience down even more.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
73%
8%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and cartoonish, reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps or flash games, with a lack of substantial visual enhancements. While some players find the art style charming and colorful, others criticize the visuals as lackluster and uninspired, failing to meet the expectations for a PC game. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate but not impressive, with limited options for improvement.
- “The game's graphics are charming and colorful, with cute animal characters and vibrant backgrounds.”
- “It reminds me of flash games with their simplistic visuals, but with more refined backgrounds due to the fog and lighting effects.”
- “Simply amazing on the surface level it just looks like a decent fighting game with a quirky art style and cute animals but if you look into the deeper lore of the game it really dives into the sad cruel reality of nature and the food chain with poachers trying to kill out their race with the looming threat of commercialization and deforestation threatening the lives of every being in the forest, leaving you with new thoughts on the world around us.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- “This game boasts a shallow, unfulfilling combat system, boring and generic visuals, a story that takes itself too seriously for how poor the premise is, and annoying, looping music tracks that bring the already bland and awful experience down even more.”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
4%
88%
The game is widely criticized for its excessive grinding, with players noting that achieving certain milestones, such as farming large quantities of resources or completing achievements, can take an unengaging 10-30 hours. Many reviewers suggest that the grinding experience is particularly tedious when playing solo, although it may be more enjoyable in multiplayer settings. Overall, the grinding mechanics detract from the game's potential fun and replayability, making it less appealing for achievement hunters and solo players alike.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A lot of grinding.”
- “This game is way too grindy in several ways: there's an achievement involving farming 500,000 food which takes something like 10-30 hours of uninteresting grinding on its own.”
- “The balancing and grinding complaints seem easy to address, so I'm not sure why this game was made and kept this way.”
- “Most of the game is played grinding against mediocre characters, waiting to get enough upgrades to finally make the game progress at a bearable speed.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its quirky premise and amusing dialogue, reminiscent of titles like Castle Crashers. While the graphics and story are praised for their charm and silliness, some critiques point to inconsistencies in the writing and gameplay that detract from the overall comedic experience. Overall, the game successfully blends cute visuals with a humorous narrative, though the execution may vary in effectiveness.
- “It's worth paying attention to some of the dialogue; it's hilarious.”
- “This game starts with a funny premise: the king is hit by a meteor and decides all animals should wear pants.”
- “The dialogue and concepts are funny, which also make this game enjoyable.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a sense of replayability through its variety of playable characters, hidden details, and skill trees, but some players find the leveling grind unsatisfying, leading to a lack of desire to replay it after completion. While there are elements that suggest fun and replayability, the overall experience may not encourage players to return once the game is finished.
- “This game I finished and will not touch again; however, I have Castle Crashers on 2 platforms and over 300 hours in it due to its fun and replayability.”
- “Infinitely replayable/multiplayer.”
- “There's replayability in it for sure, as I can already see that even before finishing the actual game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for appearing to be a cash grab, with numerous suspicious reviews suggesting a pattern of fake feedback from accounts that also promote other low-quality titles. Additionally, there are concerns that the game may be a mobile port lacking microtransactions, which detracts from its overall value.
- “I'm pretty sure this is a mobile port with the microtransactions ripped out, but honestly I don't even care enough to research it.”
- “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The atmosphere of the game is mixed, with some praising the well-drawn art and cutscenes that contribute positively, while others criticize the mismatched music and frequent stunlocks that detract from the overall experience.
- “The art in this game, especially in the cutscenes, is drawn quite well and creates a nice atmosphere.”
- “Stunlocks all over the place and music that doesn't fit the atmosphere at all.”
- “It's got the semi-cheap atmosphere from cc.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game "paw paw paw" is noted for its strong optimization, particularly enhancing the experience for co-op gameplay.
- “The game feels incredibly optimized for co-op runs, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized, making it smooth and enjoyable to play.”
- “The optimization in this game really shines, allowing for seamless gameplay and minimal lag.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with players expressing feelings of regret and disappointment, suggesting that their time spent playing felt unfulfilling and wasted.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that the character development is lacking, with many users finding the art and character design uninspired and unengaging.
- “The art and character design is boring.”
- “Character progression feels stagnant and uninspired.”
- “The characters lack depth and meaningful development throughout the game.”