Pew Dew Redemption

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Dive into the role of Pew and fulfill your destiny as the last independent content creator. Face and Destroy the company and all of its subjects to bring peace and freedom back to the internet.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,297 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

stability17 negative mentions

The game is free, which is a great price for the content provided.
It features a lot of memes and references that fans of PewDiePie will enjoy.
The graphics and art style are praised as being visually appealing for an indie game.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to lag and crashes on some systems.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with basic combat mechanics that can feel clunky.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with dialogue and unskippable cutscenes.

gameplay
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
53%
19%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun mechanics and nostalgic elements, while others criticize it for being repetitive, buggy, and poorly explained. Many players found the combat slow and unengaging, with significant issues related to movement and mechanics, leading to a tedious experience. Overall, while there are moments of enjoyment, the gameplay often falls short due to its lack of polish and variety.
- “Great gameplay, amazing graphics, nostalgic setting, what's not to love?”
- “One of the best ironically made games on Steam, solid gameplay, and plenty of stuff to achieve/do.”
- “Overall amazing gameplay, great design and great functionality 9.8/10.”
- “This stage not only looks like a mess, but the gameplay isn't explained so you have to guess what to do.”
- “It's incredibly buggy, has terrible movement and mechanics in several of the minigames, and you are never at any point given an explanation as to what the fuck you are supposed to be doing.”
- “Gameplay is very repetitive and gets boring fast with no variety within the level; though individual levels are different, they are composed of the same gameplay with no variation for long stretches.”
story
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
58%
5%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many praising it as "amazing" and filled with emotional depth, while others criticize it for being poorly executed and filled with bugs. Some players found the narrative engaging and humorous, particularly in its initial segments, but felt it became tedious or nonsensical as the game progressed. Overall, the story is seen as a highlight for some, but a point of frustration for others, reflecting a divide in player experience.
- “The pinnacle of game development and an amazing storyline with many plot twists and emotional moments.”
- “Loved it, great story plot with emotional character development, would play again but I have depression so sadly that was my first and only playthrough.”
- “The story really moved me.”
- “It's not funny, the controls are clunky, the level and progress design are abysmal, it's filled with bugs and glitches, it constantly takes control away from you and freezes you in place while the boring narrator talks at you about nothing important in an attempt to present a nonsense story that is impossible to care about.”
- “The game initially drops you into the first area without any intro or story, while there are various collectibles and a large number ticking up in the game's UI there is no indication of what any of this is.”
- “This method of storytelling continues throughout the game and is quite jarring in the way it brings the fluidity of play to a halt.”
humor
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
7%
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it hilarious and nostalgic, particularly for fans of PewDiePie and meme culture. However, many criticize the humor for being outdated, overly reliant on basic meme references, and not well-integrated into the gameplay, leading to a lack of enjoyment. Overall, while some appreciate the funny moments and voice acting, others feel the humor does not compensate for the game's technical flaws and poor design.
- “This is a funny game, I loved it!!”
- “Hilarious and super fun to play.”
- “The game is funny, but this is the worst camera I've ever seen.”
- “It's not funny; the controls are clunky, the level and progress design are abysmal, it's filled with bugs and glitches, it constantly takes control away from you and freezes you in place while the boring narrator talks at you about nothing important in an attempt to present a nonsense story that is impossible to care about.”
- “Currently on my way to the unfunny clinic; will report on results soon.”
- “Don't even bother with this unfunny crap simulator.”
graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
54%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning art style and high-quality visuals, while others criticize the inconsistent performance and lack of optimization, leading to issues like low frame rates and motion blur. Many players appreciate the unique artistic choices, but some find the graphics overwhelming or poorly executed. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as a highlight by some, but significant technical shortcomings detract from the experience for others.
- “A masterpiece with insane graphics - 10/10 - IGN”
- “Outstanding graphics”
- “With a spectacular soundtrack, a witty protagonist, and mind-blowing graphics, this game is for anyone looking for a nice game to play on a sunny afternoon as they learn about a real piece of history that actually happened.”
- “The graphics in this game aren't impressive, and this game could be optimized way better.”
- “I was 3 levels in before I took damage, and the graphics, oh god the graphics, they're blinding, and there's this awful motion blur effect when you move your camera, and you can't turn it off either, and the game runs at a solid 10 fps, compared to literally every other game on my PC running at a smooth 60+ fps.”
- “No ability to change graphics, change the high-by-default mouse sensitivity, or even turn off the annoying motion blur.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
48%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack as "amazing" and "well made," often highlighting its ability to enhance the overall experience. However, some players criticize the repetitiveness of certain tracks and the low volume levels, which detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, while the music is a strong point for many, there are notable concerns regarding its variety and accessibility.
- “Game, music, context, mechanics and design everything is a 10/10.”
- “The music is 10/10 and so the characters and design.”
- “I love everything about this game from the art style to the music.”
- “Its ok but the music is too low.”
- “You seriously can not play this without being blinded, every level has lights with this awful glow effect, and not to mention the 'soundtrack' is literally just remixes of pre-existing songs that the game maker got from YouTube.”
- “Exasperating this is the repetitive music throughout the game which seems to be generic rock music.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
94%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and clunky controls that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the consensus indicates that significant improvements are needed to address the stability problems. Overall, the game is described as "buggy" and "broken," impacting gameplay and mechanics negatively.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major bugs, providing a stable experience.”
- “I've had no issues with stability; the performance is consistent and reliable.”
- “The game maintains a solid frame rate, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “It's incredibly buggy, has terrible movement and mechanics in several of the minigames, and you are never at any point given an explanation as to what you are supposed to be doing.”
- “It's not funny, the controls are clunky, the level and progress design are abysmal, it's filled with bugs and glitches, it constantly takes control away from you and freezes you in place while the boring narrator talks at you about nothing important in an attempt to present a nonsense story that is impossible to care about.”
- “It's so bad it's not even funny, I did not have fun playing this, the game was buggy as hell, broken mechanics, slow combat, driving controls sucked, an honestly horrible game.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
77%
Reviews highlight that grinding in the game is excessively tedious and frustrating, often requiring players to endure long, unskippable dialogues and repetitive gameplay. Many players describe the experience as a slow and unenjoyable "clickfest," with combat mechanics that feel unresponsive and lack excitement. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant detractor from the game's enjoyment.
- “Except the long unskippable dialogue and tedious gameplay which you have to grind through again.”
- “The developers manage to encapsulate this by grinding my RTX 2080 Ti into dust with stunning 4K graphics which sadly cause my PC to run the game at -14 fps.”
- “A basic hack and slash in design, the gameplay is frankly tedious and unenjoyable mostly due to the repetitive slow gameplay. The player has two options to attack: either a standard slash combo which is very slow to implement but will kill nearly all enemies in 2 to 5 hits, which is fortunate as the various enemy health bars are meaningless, often not working correctly.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players citing severe performance issues, including low frame rates and poor graphics, while others have praised it as well-optimized. Overall, many users feel that significant improvements are needed for smoother gameplay, especially on less powerful systems.
- “Optimized game 10/10, better than Red Dead Redemption 2.”
- “To start, the performance was pretty good.”
- “It's fun, but this has got to be the worst optimized game I have ever seen.”
- “The graphics in this game aren't impressive, and this game could be optimized way better.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for its excessive and shameless advertising, even for players who paid for an ad-free experience. Reviewers describe it as a cash grab, highlighting the low-quality content and the use of recycled sound clips from popular YouTubers, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I splurged and spent $399.00 for the ad-free experience and still got ads.”
- “The fact that it's a low-quality meme game already lowers the bar so much, but then to have it shamelessly advertising too...”
- “This cash grab is none of the above.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its exceptional emotional depth, featuring a compelling storyline with significant plot twists and profound character development. Players describe it as a truly emotional experience, highlighting the impactful moments that resonate deeply, although some express that it may be challenging for those dealing with personal struggles. Overall, it is regarded as a masterpiece in emotional storytelling.
- “The pinnacle of game development and an amazing storyline with many plot twists and emotional moments.”
- “Loved it, great story plot with emotional character development; would play again, but I have depression, so sadly that was my first and only playthrough.”
- “A truly emotional experience, a true masterpiece.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability, especially considering its free price point, with players noting it can be enjoyed multiple times despite its short length. While some bugs and glitches are present, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience, making it fun to revisit.
- “The game has high replayability, and it's free, which is a great price!”
- “Fun but short, very replayable; a few bugs and glitches, but nothing to turn you off from the game or experience.”
- “Has maybe 1-3 times replay value, maybe more if you enjoy breaking games.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is highly praised, with players noting a compelling story and significant emotional growth, particularly highlighting Pewd's journey as a standout element. Many express a desire to replay the game, though personal circumstances may prevent them from doing so.
- “Pewd's character development was astonishing to see, and all of the emotional beats pay off.”
- “Loved it, great story plot with emotional character development; I would play again, but I have depression, so sadly that was my first and only playthrough.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users noting that it creates an unparalleled experience that stands out among all titles on Steam.
- “The story and atmosphere in this game are unrivaled by everything on Steam.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel like you're part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you finish playing.”