Pier Pressure
- August 28, 2020
- Headcannon
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Get on itch.io Store"Pier Pressure" is an action-packed game where you must commandeer a ship to chase after a thieving crawfish scientist, Tony, who has stolen a valuable pearl. With three unique ships to choose from, each with their own weapons and properties, you'll weave through obstacles and battle enemies to keep your energy meter filled. The game features intense boss encounters and the option for a local two-player co-op mode. Your goal? To confront Tony in his hidden laboratory and secure your job.
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Reviews
- The game features charming pixel art and a fun, chaotic gameplay experience that appeals to both casual and hardcore shoot 'em up fans.
- The music and graphics are highly praised, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere and overall experience.
- The game offers a unique power-up system that provides strategic options for players, making it accessible for newcomers while still engaging for veterans.
- The game suffers from high difficulty spikes, which can lead to frustration, especially for players who are not familiar with the genre.
- There are reports of technical issues, including crashes and performance problems on newer models, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game is relatively short, with only four levels, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers describing it as "banger" and "amazing," contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, some players have reported issues with choppy glitches affecting the audio, which detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal, despite some technical difficulties.
“Music is a banger though.”
“This game has great music, and graphics, but the gameplay is hindered by the upgrade system.”
“Both the soundtrack and art are amazing!”
“I don't know what's up with the code, but this game now runs unplayably fast in terms of FPS on up-to-date models, not to mention the choppy glitches in the music.”
“The music is a banger though.”
“This game is amazing, and the music makes my entire body feel alive.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, intuitive, and in-depth, particularly when using a controller. However, some players note that the upgrade system can be a hindrance, and the mechanics can lead to imbalances in multiplayer, where player 2 often becomes a target due to enemy prioritization. Overall, the game combines enjoyable mechanics with appealing music and graphics, despite some gameplay drawbacks.
“The gameplay and mechanics are fun and in-depth while never being too much to handle (if you're playing on a controller like I did).”
“Interesting game design mechanics that are intuitive and fun to play with.”
“Every enemy prioritizes player 1, so player 2 gets hit for free by mechanics built around giving player 1 room to dodge.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by playful and suggestive jokes, particularly around the theme of treasure hunting, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining layer to the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the cleverness and timing of the humor, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
“Has that juicy game-feel of treasure games - and a lot of the humor too.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised as "awesome," complementing its great music. However, some players feel that while the visuals are impressive, the overall gameplay experience is negatively impacted by the upgrade system.
“The graphics and music are really awesome.”
“This game has great music and graphics.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including excessively high frame rates on modern hardware that render the game unplayable, as well as glitches affecting the audio quality.
“I don't know what's up with the code, but this game now runs at an unplayably fast frame rate on up-to-date models, not to mention the choppy glitches in the music.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers three ships across four levels, providing a moderate level of replayability as players can experiment with different ship choices in each level.
“There are 3 ships for 4 levels, which can significantly enhance the replay value.”
“There are only 3 ships for 4 levels, which limits the replay value significantly.”
“With just 3 ships available across 4 levels, the replayability feels quite lacking.”
“The game offers only 3 ships for 4 levels, making it hard to find reasons to replay.”
