Pecaminosa

36%
Game Brain Score Based on 14 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • atmosphere
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Pecaminosa does have a lot to offer; a rich world and an interesting cast of characters. Sadly the stale gameplay can hold it back at times.
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Pecaminosa is a Police Action RPG, based on a Film Noir concept with a Pixel Art aesthetic. As John Souza – a former detective succumbed to the pleasures of alcohol and flesh – you will explore the city and its environs, as well as chase and fight ordinary thieves, smart criminals, and even some forces of… the occult. Pecaminosa is a dark and gambling city that smells of death, sex, and gunpowder…

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  • Nintendo Switch
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  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Linux
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Reviews

36%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
music3 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features great pixel art, a captivating atmosphere, and a smooth soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The narrative is engaging and keeps players invested from start to finish, with intriguing characters and a noir-esque theme.
  • The RPG elements and detective work add depth to the gameplay, making it a fun indie experience.
  • Boss fights are poorly designed, with some being excessively difficult and potentially game-breaking, leading to frustration.
  • Ambiguous riddles and hidden hints can make progression tedious, as players may struggle to recall important information from earlier quests.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited branching paths and simplistic objectives that detract from the overall experience.
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story is characterized by a gritty, engaging narrative complemented by detailed pixel graphics, though it suffers from a lack of depth and branching paths, often reducing gameplay to simple tasks. While the noir-style dialogue adds atmosphere, it can become repetitive due to the limited plot development. Overall, players appreciate the entertaining clichés and music, but find the challenging boss fights and vague hints detract from the experience.

    • “The story of Pecaminosa will grab your attention from start to finish with its deep narrative, and the pixel graphics are pretty detailed as well, making it enjoyable all around!”
    • “Loved the first episode, with all of the missions, story, etc...”
    • “A gritty pixel story with top-down combat.”
    • “Great, you've had that entered in another quest; however, that can be days ago and you can't remember.”
    • “There is, it seems, only a single quest - go to A, go to B, go to C - with no deviation or branching, no puzzle - you're simply moving left and right and flipping a switch to 'true'.”
    • “The noir-style speech begins to wear thin when very little overall story or plot appears.”
  • music6 mentions

    The game's music is consistently praised for its smoothness and fitting atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience alongside the pixel art and visuals. While the soundtrack contributes to an engaging world, some players feel that the game's shift in tone and difficulty can detract from the enjoyment. Overall, the music stands out as a strong element, complementing the noir-esque mystery theme effectively.

    • “Good atmosphere, great pixel art, animations are well done, music's smooth and fitting for the setting, and the characters (while a little awkwardly written) are kind of fitting for a noir-esque mystery.”
    • “I love the theme, music and art direction because they work so well together to create this amazing world.”
    • “[stellar soundtrack, visuals, atmosphere]”
    • “And then around the 2 hour mark it chucks everything but the pixel art and music out the window and turns it into a fantasy ARPG.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive level designs, smooth and fitting music, and well-executed pixel art and animations, all contributing to a noir-esque mystery feel. While the character writing may be somewhat awkward, it still complements the overall ambiance effectively.

    • “The level designs and atmosphere are what really make this game good!”
    • “Good atmosphere, great pixel art, animations are well done, the music is smooth and fitting for the setting, and the characters (while a little awkwardly written) are kind of fitting for a noir-esque mystery.”
    • “Stellar soundtrack, visuals, and atmosphere.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay features engaging RPG elements and thought-provoking detective work that enhance the experience, making it enjoyable for players. However, some users note that the gameplay can feel stale at times, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “RPG elements change the gameplay in a couple of key parts, and the detective work that requires you to think makes for a fun indie game.”
    • “Sadly, the stale gameplay can hold it back at times.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics in Pecaminosa are praised for their detailed pixel art, which complements the game's engaging narrative and enhances the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the combination of visuals and a stellar soundtrack, contributing to an immersive experience.

    • “The story of Pecaminosa will grab your attention from start to finish with its deep narrative, and the pixel graphics are quite detailed, making it enjoyable all around!”
    • “[Stellar soundtrack, visuals, atmosphere]”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, suggesting that it can become monotonous and unenjoyable over time.

    • “It got rather tedious there.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
    • “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over again.”
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