Piero's Pilgrimage

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Piero's Pilgrimage is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Yodak and was released on July 21, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An simple exploration game where you walk a dog.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a charming and unique art style that many players appreciate.
The bizarre world and strange dialogue create an intriguing atmosphere for exploration.
Some players find the cryptic puzzles add to the overall charm of the game.

The game lacks a coherent plot and the dialogues can feel nonsensical and tedious.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and the puzzles frustrating, particularly a random number guessing game.
The character models and some design choices are considered lazy or jarring by some reviewers.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The graphics are praised for their nice hand-drawn art style and unique visuals, contributing to an intriguing and weird atmosphere. However, while the artwork is appreciated, some players feel that it doesn't compensate for the game's shortcomings in gameplay and dialogue. Overall, the visuals stand out as a highlight, but expectations should be tempered regarding the overall gaming experience.
- “The graphics are really nice and that's where the fun ends... the puzzles themselves aren't really puzzles.”
- “Loved the visuals and the weird world Plowman (like the Middle English poem) has created.”
- “I think the best part of the game is the absolutely wonderful art style.”
- “Try it if you really love the art style, but don't expect much from it.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish you'd expect from a modern game.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and lacking in engagement, as it offers no plot or meaningful connections between tasks, leading to a monotonous experience.
- “As advertised: there's no plot, nor connection between one line and the next, and the real reason for the negative review is that what little the game asks you to do is simply tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became boring and frustrating.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is generally considered uninteresting and tiring, with poor hints and a lack of engaging objectives, though some players may enjoy the absurdity of the experience. While the mechanics can be cryptic, they do not reach a level of frustration.
- “It doesn't have the most interesting gameplay, but if you enjoy exploring and encountering absurd scenarios, you might like this game.”
- “The hints are bad, the gameplay is tiring; you go through this test for no reason and it isn't fun at all.”
- “While the game and its mechanics can be cryptic at times, it never falls into the frustrating category.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's story is largely criticized for lacking coherence, with dialogues described as disjointed and nonsensical. However, some players find enjoyment in the charm of the characters, particularly the cute sprite, which motivates them to continue despite the narrative shortcomings.
- “I certainly enjoyed it, and Piero's cute little sprite certainly had me saying, 'Aww, what a cute little guy! What the heck, I'll get to the end of your story, you cute little guy!'”
- “There is no real story, and the dialogues are indeed like schizophrenic ramblings.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional, and their motivations are poorly developed.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by amusing dialogue and a quirky artistic style, though some players find it difficult to fully grasp the content. While it elicits laughter, the overall enjoyment may vary among players.
- “It is funny to read through it, and you probably won't understand much, but that's not a problem.”
- “Humorous dialogue and I love the artistic feel.”