Pew Dew Redemption

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Pew Dew Redemption is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Enki and was released on May 17, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

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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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,271 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

stability17 negative mentions

The game is a fun and humorous tribute to PewDiePie, filled with memes and pop culture references.
The pixel art style and nostalgic graphics evoke a sense of charm reminiscent of classic arcade games.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking for a light-hearted gaming experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with controls and unskippable dialogue that can lead to frustrating gameplay.
The combat mechanics are clunky and repetitive, making the gameplay feel tedious over time.
The game lacks depth and variety, with a short playtime that leaves players wanting more content.

gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun mechanics, nostalgic setting, and engaging design, while others criticize it for being repetitive, buggy, and lacking clear instructions. Many players noted issues with movement and combat mechanics, describing them as clunky and unenjoyable, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite some positive aspects, such as humor and graphics, the gameplay often felt tedious and in need of significant polish.
- “Game, music, context, mechanics, and design everything is a 10/10.”
- “Overall amazing gameplay, great design, and great functionality 9.8/10.”
- “I found this game was fun and good with the memes and the gameplay was alright (apart from a slight delay when attacking), I liked the graphics style as well.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The mechanics are completely broken and it's just boring to play.”
story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many praising its originality, emotional depth, and engaging plot twists, while others criticize its execution, including clunky controls and a lack of coherence. Some players found the narrative to be hilarious and memorable, while others felt it became tedious or poorly integrated into the gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a highlight for many, despite some technical issues and pacing problems.
- “The pinnacle of game development and an amazing storyline with many plot twists and emotional moments.”
- “You get so attached to the characters, and the story is so good.”
- “The story and atmosphere in this game is unrivaled by everything on Steam.”
- “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
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, particularly due to its meme references and quirky character interactions. However, many others feel that the humor has not aged well, often describing it as overly reliant on outdated memes or poorly executed jokes, leading to a lack of enjoyment. Overall, while some appreciate the comedic elements, others criticize the game for its clunky mechanics and unoriginal humor.
- “This game had me laughing at every turn!”
- “Hilarious and super fun to play.”
- “It's a very nice and funny game.”
- “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
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and stunning visuals, often highlighting the impressive 4K graphics and unique artistic choices. However, some players criticize performance issues, such as low frame rates and lack of customizable settings, which detract from the overall experience. While some find the graphics to be a highlight, others express frustration over technical limitations and motion blur effects.
- “A masterpiece with insane graphics - 10/10 - IGN”
- “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.”
- “I was blown away by the visuals, very well made and love it the soundtrack :D”
- “The graphics are trippy and really there isn't much to do, and the attacking is very awkward.”
- “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.”
- “I really don't even know what to put for this game. I booted it and I'm hit with 10 fps and I start looking around and see all these memes, then press esc to see if I can change the graphics, nope not even the resolution. All you can do is leave, on top of the fact the response time to my button presses was like half a second behind.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack as "spectacular" and "well made," while others criticize it for being repetitive or too low in volume. Some players express a desire for a downloadable soundtrack, highlighting its strong connection to the game's overall experience. However, there are complaints about the use of remixes and generic tunes, which detract from the enjoyment for some players.
- “Game, music, context, mechanics and design everything is a 10/10.”
- “The game visually looks pretty good (for a fan game) and level designs are very nicely made (for the most part), music is great too, loved it!”
- “I love everything about this game from the art style to the music.”
- “Its ok but the music is too low.”
- “You seriously cannot 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 is the repetitive music throughout the game which seems to be generic rock music.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 persistent technical problems. Overall, the stability of the game is a major concern for most reviewers.
- “It runs great and feels very stable overall.”
- “The game performs smoothly without any major issues.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or significant lag, which is impressive.”
- “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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly tedious and frustrating, with players often feeling compelled to endure long, unskippable dialogues and repetitive gameplay. Many describe the combat as slow and unengaging, leading to a monotonous experience that detracts from overall enjoyment. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback, making the game feel laborious and unenjoyable.
- “Except for the long unskippable dialogue and tedious gameplay, which you have to grind through again.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “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, or a clickfest as you slug your way through groups of robots trying to stay just far enough away so they won't interrupt your attacks.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its compelling storyline and character development, which resonate deeply with players, creating a memorable experience. Many reviewers noted the impactful emotional moments and plot twists, although some expressed that the intensity of these themes made it difficult for them to replay the game. Overall, it is regarded as a masterpiece that effectively delivers on emotional engagement.
- “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.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for its excessive and intrusive advertising, even for players who paid for an ad-free experience. Many users feel that the game is a cash grab, lacking quality and originality, with monetization tactics detracting 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.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is highly inconsistent, with some users experiencing severe performance issues and frame rate drops, while others report smooth gameplay and commendable optimization. Overall, it appears to be poorly optimized for many players, leading to frustration, 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 performance issues are so severe that it ruins the overall experience.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability, especially considering its free price point, with users noting it can be replayed multiple times, particularly for those who enjoy exploring its mechanics. While it is described as fun yet short, minor bugs and glitches do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “The game has high replayability, and since it's free, that's a great price!”
- “Fun but short, very replayable; there are a few bugs and glitches, but nothing that detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It has maybe 1-3 times the replay value, and possibly more if you enjoy experimenting with the game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users noting that it is unmatched by any other title on Steam, contributing significantly to the overall storytelling experience.
- “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.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highly praised, with players noting a compelling story and emotional growth that resonates deeply. The transformation of characters, particularly Pewd, is highlighted as a standout element, contributing to a memorable and impactful experience.
- “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.”