PewPew Live

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PewPew Live is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by [email protected] and was released on September 10, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"PewPew Live" is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter with intense action and online leaderboards, allowing players to compete and watch replays of top performances. The game features 2-player co-op mode, community-created levels, and numerous unlockable ships, bullets, and trails for customization. With its challenging gameplay and active community, "PewPew Live" offers a great experience for shooter enthusiasts.

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Audience ScoreBased on 708 reviews

graphics33 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is completely free with no ads or in-app purchases, making it a rare gem in mobile gaming.
Gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, with responsive controls and a variety of challenging modes that keep players engaged.
The graphics are visually appealing, combining retro aesthetics with modern design, and the soundtrack enhances the overall experience.

The difficulty curve can be steep, making it frustrating for some players, especially when trying to unlock new ships and skins.
Multiplayer functionality is limited to only two players, which can be disappointing for those wanting to play with larger groups.
There are occasional bugs, such as issues with sound effects not working and problems with online multiplayer connectivity.

graphics
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, minimalistic yet stylish art style, and smooth performance even at high settings. Players appreciate the retro aesthetic and vibrant colors, which enhance the overall gaming experience, while the ability to customize graphics adds a fun twist. Despite some minor issues, such as temporary invisibility of elements at startup, the graphics are consistently described as beautiful and engaging, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are stunning and the soundtrack - just wow.”
- “This game has some of the most beautiful visuals I have ever seen and the gameplay is smooth and accurate as heck!”
- “Amazing graphics, music, controls, everything, and that too in such a compact size.”
- “When you play 'waves' after boot up, the game starts with the ship but the graphics and the enemies are invisible for a few seconds.”
- “Graphics are minimal but stylish.”
- “It's just not fun, the only good thing is that it's twin stick with locked v-sticks, it's an improvement on the original series sure, & I have nothing against the art style, but everything about this sucks, boring enemies, cluttered VFX vomit, repetitive game modes, it doesn't expand upon Geometry Wars in any meaningful way, just a pointless inferior clone.”
music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
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The music in the game receives a generally positive reception, with many players praising the catchy soundtrack and sound design that enhances the gameplay experience. However, there are frequent requests for more variety in the music selection, with suggestions for different genres like synthwave and techno, as well as concerns about repetitive tracks. Overall, while the music is considered a highlight, players desire improvements in song diversity and quality.
- “The soundtrack is super catchy!!”
- “Wow this is actually so cool like for me the one thing where most games fail me is the music part but here the music seems to be nice and the visuals are sooo satisfying✨”
- “Very good game, one of the secret jewels of the Play Store, simple yet beautiful design, interesting challenges, and very good music. Highly recommended to play.”
- “My only criticism is that the soundtrack could've used synthwave or chillwave.”
- “Terrible music, implemented in the laziest possible way.”
- “Sorry, I find the new intro music track irritating and random.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for being engaging, smooth, and straightforward, with a simple yet challenging design that enhances the overall fun. Players appreciate the absence of ads and pay-to-win mechanics, highlighting the game's satisfying controls and vibrant visuals. Suggestions for improvement include adding customization options and expanding the game’s content, but overall, it is considered one of the best mobile gaming experiences available.
- “Gameplay is very engaging and just all out fun.”
- “And for the gameplay, the chaos is exciting and there is a comfort in how straightforward and simple the rules are.”
- “The animations and gameplay in this game are satisfying and so smooth, just like the other pewpew games.”
- “Maybe adding customization to the game with special abilities and power-ups will improve gameplay.”
- “The only stuff I want to report is there was a bug that made the game have no sound, but it didn't affect the gameplay.”
- “Upgraded graphics, updated game modes, new music, and the same-same but different gameplay we know and love from Pew Pew 2.”
monetization
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its monetization model, being completely free with no ads or in-app purchases, which enhances the overall gaming experience. Players appreciate the absence of pay-to-win mechanics and find the game enjoyable and engaging without the interruptions typically associated with mobile games. Overall, the lack of monetization tactics like ads and microtransactions is a significant highlight, contributing to its positive reception.
- “This game has no ads, no stupid pay-to-play stuff, great music, super fun challenges, very challenging gameplay, online levels, etc. Creator, if you ever see this, please keep updating this amazing game.”
- “The fact there are no ads improves the experience and truly creates a mobile game I can spend hours playing.”
- “Has to be one of the best mobile games I've played so far, no ads or 'pay-to-win' scheme, just pure hard work and gameplay.”
- “Only downsides are the length of advertising and the inability to play multiplayer over the internet.”
- “This game made other games with in-app purchases and ads look like a joke.”
- “In-app purchase so we can help you?”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its exceptional optimization, delivering fast loading times and smooth performance even at high graphics settings. Players appreciate the high frame rates and the overall quality of the game's code, contributing to a satisfying gaming experience. The combination of extensive content and a supportive community further enhances its appeal.
- “Very fun, fast-paced game, and I like that you have to work to get the different ships and skins. The game loads very quickly and runs smoothly even on higher graphics settings.”
- “I have been playing this game for a while, and I gotta say, the wide amount of content, game's performance, customizability, and the game itself is a 10/10.”
- “It stands out as something special due to its incredible optimization and very good code, but also due to its wonderful community.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its pixelated graphics, which add a comedic touch, and the presence of amusing easter eggs. While many players find the game to be both challenging and funny, some express frustration with its difficulty, suggesting that humor may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the game is generally regarded as entertaining and humorous.
- “I also love that you can change the graphics to a pixelated style that you can't even read—it's hilarious and awesome.”
- “I loved the hilarious Easter eggs in the game.”
- “It's such a hard and funny game.”
- “Oh no, there's no evidence that this game is funny. It's a bad game for me, and the pewpew doesn't help. I'm not laughing at all. ”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a strong desire for a more developed story mode, highlighting the potential for additional missions, customization, and multiplayer features. While they appreciate the uniqueness of the existing modes, they feel that the current narrative lacks depth and variety, with some noting that missions can be challenging and limited in choice. Overall, there is a clear call for an expanded storytelling experience to enhance engagement.
- “Best but can you make story mode please? That would be awesome and add 4 player too and add alliances because I need alliances to not be lonely often. This deserves a 10,000,000,000,000 star rating!”
- “Every mode is unique and great. I'm hoping for more modes or content in the game, like missions, ships, customization, etc.”
- “What was the 2nd mission?”
- “- Missions are hard - Less choices - Less missions”
- “I suggested, can you make a story mode?”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's thoughtful design, particularly its automatic pause feature, which enhances the emotional experience by allowing for seamless interruptions without losing immersion. This attention to user comfort contributes positively to the overall emotional engagement with the game.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability, allowing players to enjoy it repeatedly at any time.
- “The game offers incredible replayability, allowing you to enjoy it anytime.”
- “With its high replayability, you can dive back in whenever you want.”
- “The replayability factor is off the charts, making it a game you can return to repeatedly.”