Picklock
- May 7, 2020
- CreepyBrothers
- 3h median play time
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Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay with clever problem-solving moments that encourage thinking outside the box.
- Charming pixel graphics and a light-hearted atmosphere make for an enjoyable experience.
- Great value for the price, especially when on sale, providing a decent amount of entertainment for a short playtime.
- Controls can be frustrating, particularly the mechanics for opening doors and navigating the environment.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under 5 hours, leading to concerns about replay value.
- Limited game mechanics and lack of depth in challenges, making it feel simplistic and repetitive after a few levels.
- gameplay102 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simplistic mechanics, primarily revolving around stealth and puzzle-solving elements, which some players find engaging while others deem unsatisfactory and lacking depth. Although the game features well-designed levels and a moderate difficulty curve, many reviewers criticize the limited mechanics and control issues, leading to a short overall experience of around 3-4 hours. While the pixel graphics and unique gameplay elements are appreciated, the consensus suggests that there are better stealth games available that offer more complex and satisfying mechanics.
“The simple stealth mechanics are mixed in with some really well-designed levels to make for some genuinely tense decisions in the middle of your heists.”
“Get your hands ready to dive into the excellent gameplay.”
“Engaging gameplay with progressively higher stake elements as you play new levels.”
“The game has something to improve, for example: the mechanics of opening doors - it is terrible.”
“I understand this is from an indie studio, but at the very least I would expect the core gameplay elements (breaking and entering, stealing) to have been prioritized and made to handle well and feel good, even if other aspects were lacking.”
“Hope this review was helpful, I wouldn't recommend buying it at its current state, just isn't worth it unfortunately (8$ for less than 3 hours of gameplay).”
- story96 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a protagonist who transitions from an ordinary life to a thief, with missions that are interconnected and offer a sense of character. While the narrative provides a moral about perseverance, many players feel the story lacks depth and variety, with some missions becoming repetitive. Overall, the game is praised for its clever mission design and atmosphere, but there is a strong desire for more content and a richer storyline.
“A good story that builds the atmosphere.”
“Each of the missions has a real sense of character to them, and the puzzle aspects mean you always need to think a few steps ahead before executing your plan, which is nicely satisfying.”
“The plot is also a huge plus of this game.”
“I guess it is a pretty chill game, but after some time it gets really boring. There isn't a story, and it's not worth the money, to be honest. Overall, the gameplay and puzzle maps are pretty cool.”
“You can go through it in less than an afternoon; it's a set of somewhat interconnected missions.”
“I think you should update the game with more levels and a bigger story.”
- graphics46 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro aesthetic, featuring distinct voxel and pixel art styles that evoke comparisons to Minecraft. While some players find the graphics basic, they appreciate the game's fun and quirky art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the visuals are described as appealing and fitting for the game's lighthearted tone, despite some critiques regarding their simplicity.
“It has its charms like the distinct voxel art style.”
“Fun and relaxing game that has fun gameplay and the pixel graphics just make everything so much better.”
“A short and sweet game with charming graphics, a variety of levels, customization, and a few hidden collectibles.”
“While the voxel graphics are pleasing enough, I just can't take this game seriously.”
“Graphics reminiscent of Minecraft and a very cool style of the game.”
“Graphics - pixel characters add a twist to this game.”
- music36 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its retro style and pleasant atmosphere. However, some find it repetitive and suggest that having different tracks for each level would enhance the experience. While the soundtrack is described as beautiful and fitting, it can become annoying during intense gameplay moments, such as being chased by police.
“The music is beautiful, the soundtracks are just perfect, they don’t bother!”
“For this game, retro music blends perfectly!”
“The game meets us with very cool retro style music, for which I immediately liked it.”
“The music becomes annoying as soon as you are hunted by the police.”
“The music is serviceable, but I did turn it off after a while because it's basically the same basic track for the whole game.”
“Having different music for each level would be nice.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, particularly through clever gameplay mechanics like enemy vision detection, which allows for amusing stealth exploits. The quirky art style and retro music complement the comedic elements, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere that balances humor with tension. Overall, players find the game to be genuinely funny and entertaining.
“The art style is fun and quirky with the right mix of humor and tension.”
“The game is funny.”
“Retro style music, stealth game mixed with indie, presence of humor.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with many players noting that once achievement medals are completed, there is little incentive to revisit the game. Suggestions for enhancing replay value include adding more levels or allowing community-generated content, as the current experience is enjoyable but short, lasting only 4-6 hours.
“It has a somewhat medium difficulty; you don't sweat over it, but need to use that brain of yours. The beautiful art style and a content length of 4-6 hours, plus a good amount of replay value, make it a great deal for its price.”
“A suggestion as to how you can add replay value is either by making it a grinding game (which isn't fun and feels cheap), or by adding more levels or maybe even letting the community create content.”
“In short, it's a fun game, yet too short and has no replay value.”
“Replay value is not huge once you complete the achievement medals.”
“A suggestion for adding replay value is to either make it a grinding game (which isn't fun and feels cheap), or add more levels, or perhaps even allow the community to create content.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game avoids dull and mindless grinding, instead offering a well-planned experience with a manageable learning curve. Suggestions for enhancing replay value include adding more levels or allowing community-generated content, rather than resorting to excessive grinding mechanics.
“A suggestion as to how you can add replay value is either by making it a grinding game (which isn't fun and feels cheap), or by adding more levels or maybe even letting the community create content.”
“The game elements are well planned, but the learning curve neither requires heavy investment (you want to enjoy the game, not write a PhD thesis, which I am already doing in real life!), nor should it involve dull and mindless grinding.”
“Grinding in this game feels tedious and detracts from the overall enjoyment, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with a compelling story that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the excellent soundtrack and the pleasant ambiance, alongside the game's low system requirements, making it accessible to a wider audience.
“There are low requirements for computer components, which cannot but rejoice; there is also an excellent soundtrack and a pleasant atmosphere.”
