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Pew Dew Redemption

84%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
stability, grinding
84% User Score Based on 2,594 reviews

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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.

Pew Dew Redemption screenshot
Pew Dew Redemption screenshot
Pew Dew Redemption screenshot
Pew Dew Redemption screenshot
Pew Dew Redemption screenshot
Pew Dew Redemption screenshot
Pew Dew Redemption screenshot
Pew Dew Redemption screenshot
Pew Dew Redemption screenshot
Pew Dew Redemption screenshot

84%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,594 reviews
gameplay38 positive mentions
stability34 negative mentions

  • The game is free, and that's a great price!
  • It's filled with memes and references that fans of PewDiePie will enjoy.
  • The graphics and art style are impressive for a free indie game.
  • The game suffers from poor optimization and can be very buggy.
  • Combat mechanics are clunky and repetitive, making gameplay tedious.
  • There is no menu or options to adjust settings, which limits the user experience.
  • gameplay
    136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 noted issues with movement, combat mechanics, and a lack of variety, leading to a tedious experience. Overall, while there are moments of enjoyment, significant improvements are needed for a more polished and engaging gameplay experience.

    • “Great gameplay, amazing graphics, nostalgic setting, what's not to love?”
    • “Overall amazing gameplay, great design and great functionality 9.8/10”
    • “Gameplay wise, it's comparable to Dark Souls; however, the level of polish and refinement that is found in this game easily outshines the entire Dark Souls trilogy.”
    • “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 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
    124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging plot, emotional character development, and humor, while others criticize its execution, including poor writing and jarring storytelling methods. Some players found the narrative compelling and memorable, likening it to top-tier games, while others felt it became tedious or lacked coherence as the game progressed. Overall, the story is seen as a highlight for many, despite technical issues and inconsistencies.

    • “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.”
    • “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
    114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it hilarious and nostalgic, particularly for fans of PewDiePie, while others criticize it as outdated and reliant on basic meme references. Many reviews highlight funny character interactions and voice lines, but the overall execution is often deemed lacking due to bugs and poor gameplay mechanics. Ultimately, the humor appeals to a specific audience, but its effectiveness may not resonate with everyone, especially those unfamiliar with the meme culture it draws from.

    • “This game had me laughing at every turn!”
    • “Hilarious and super fun to play.”
    • “The story of the game is hilarious, some catchy songs, but the game filled a lot of noticeable bugs.”
    • “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
    100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning art style and high-quality visuals, while others criticize the inconsistency and performance issues, such as low frame rates and lack of customization options. Many players appreciate the nostalgic and unique art styles, but some find the graphics overwhelming or poorly optimized. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as a highlight by some, but a source of frustration 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
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack as "amazing" and "well made," often highlighting its strong vibes and integration with the game's design. However, some players criticize the music for being repetitive or too low in volume, and there are complaints about the use of remixes of pre-existing songs. Overall, while the soundtrack is a standout feature for many, its execution and variety leave room for improvement.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “The music is the same repetitive tune over and over.”
  • stability
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and clunky controls that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over broken mechanics and frequent interruptions during gameplay. Overall, the game requires significant improvements to its stability to enhance player satisfaction.

    • “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.”
    • “Really repetitive content, buggy, spamming left click and E to fight the same enemy over and over again.”
  • grinding
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and unengaging, with players expressing frustration over long, unskippable dialogues and repetitive combat mechanics. Many reviews highlight the slow-paced gameplay and the need for excessive grinding, leading to a lack of enjoyment and a feeling of monotony. Overall, the experience is described as a frustrating slog that detracts from the game's potential.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Except the long unskippable dialog and tedious gameplay which you have to grind through again.”
    • “This game is also incredibly tedious to play, and took me like a half an hour to get through - during which I wanted to gouge my eyes out with John Wick's pencil.”
    • “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 and often not working correctly.”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users citing severe performance issues, including poor frame rates and subpar graphics. While some players found it well-optimized, others described it as one of the worst in terms of performance, struggling to run smoothly even on powerful systems. Overall, the consensus leans towards a need for significant improvements in optimization.

    • “Optimized game 10/10, better than Red Dead Redemption 2.”
    • “To start, the performance was pretty good.”
    • “The frame rate chugs a lot and only runs smoothly in a few places.”
    • “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
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being overly aggressive, with users reporting persistent ads even after purchasing an ad-free experience. Many describe the game as a "cash grab," highlighting its low quality and reliance on shameless advertising, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the use of sound clips from popular YouTubers has been viewed as unoriginal and further diminishes the game's value.

    • “I splurged and spent $399.00 for the ad-free experience and still got ads.”
    • “The fact 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
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its profound emotional impact, featuring a compelling storyline with significant plot twists and character development that resonates deeply with players. Many reviewers highlight the emotional moments as a standout aspect, describing the experience as both a masterpiece and a source of personal reflection, though some express that it may be too intense for repeated playthroughs due to their own emotional struggles.

    • “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
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its high replayability, especially given its free price point, with players estimating 1-3 playthroughs, potentially more for those who enjoy exploring glitches. While it is described as fun yet short, minor bugs do not detract significantly from the overall experience.

    • “The game has high replayability, and it's free, which is a great price!”
    • “Fun but short, very replayable; a few bugs and glitches don't detract from the overall experience.”
    • “Has maybe 1-3 times replay value, possibly more if you enjoy experimenting with the game.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highly praised, with players noting the emotional depth and impactful storytelling that enhances the overall experience. Many found the character arcs, particularly Pewd's, to be astonishing and rewarding, contributing significantly to the game's replay value despite personal challenges.

    • “Pewd's character development was astonishing to see, and all of the emotional beats pay off.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that it is unmatched by any other titles available on Steam, contributing significantly to the overall storytelling experience.

    • “The story and atmosphere in this game are unrivaled by everything on Steam.”

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