PictoPull

About

"PictoPull is a 3D block-puzzle game featuring pixel art. Players must pull, push, and climb blocks to reach the goal, with increasing complexity and special tiles throughout 150+ levels across 10 environments. A level editor and Steam Workshop support allow creation and sharing of user-generated levels and level packs."

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Play Modes

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Charming pixel art style and nostalgic 8-bit music enhance the immersive experience.
The game features a well-designed tutorial that gradually increases difficulty, making it accessible yet challenging.
Addictive gameplay with a satisfying balance of teaching and freedom, allowing for creative problem-solving.

The game is a bit buggy and lacks polish in some areas.
Certain side menus do not support gamepad controls, which can be inconvenient.
As an indie clone of Pushmo, it may not meet the expectations of players looking for a fully polished experience.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "pictopull" features nostalgic 8-bit tunes that enhance the puzzle-solving experience without overshadowing it. The adaptive nature of the soundtrack complements the game's pace, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere that elevates the overall gameplay.
- “The auditory experience of 'Pictopull' is equally enchanting, thanks to its nostalgic 8-bit music that accompanies every step of your puzzle-solving journey.”
- “The tunes cleverly adapt to the pace of your progress, making sure the music never detracts from the puzzles but instead enhances the overall ambiance.”
- “Mix in the satisfying puzzle solving with platforming that feels great, and sprinkle in some surprisingly good music and an overall relaxing vibe, and the end result is a very fun game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Pictopull is praised for its charming pixel art style, which effectively enhances its three-dimensional world. The graphics contribute to the game's polished and visually appealing presentation, making it a standout in the puzzle genre.
- “Pictopull emerges as a visual treat with its charming pixel art style applied to a three-dimensional world.”
- “This is an addictive, polished puzzler with charming graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a minimalist design centered around pulling and manipulating pixelated objects to solve puzzles and unlock pathways. While the mechanics are easy to grasp, the puzzles effectively challenge players by maximizing the potential of these simple interactions.
- “Each puzzle resonates with the game's central mechanic—pulling and manipulating pixelated objects to unlock pathways.”
- “The mechanics are minimalist and simple to learn, but the puzzles do a lot with them.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally enjoyable and engaging, particularly for fans of puzzle games like Pushmo, but it does exhibit some bugs that affect stability.
- “A bit buggy but a very enjoyable puzzle game, especially if you like Pushmo.”