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PIGBLUE

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65%Game Brain Score
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85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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PIGBLUE is a single player puzzle game with horror, drama and mystery themes. It was developed by Fatih Mert and was released on May 8, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

A stranger arrives at a quiet and isolated town... Pigblue.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
story4 positive mentions
  • The game features beautiful pixel art and a haunting, atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the storytelling experience.
  • The narrative is engaging, mysterious, and thought-provoking, keeping players intrigued throughout the short runtime.
  • The inclusion of puzzles, though few and manageable, adds an interactive element that complements the visual novel format.
  • The English text contains numerous grammar and spelling mistakes that sometimes detract from immersion and readability.
  • The pacing feels rushed in places, and some sections have unnecessary text which may affect the overall flow.
  • Certain puzzles are confusing or frustrating, and the ending introduces a disturbing plot twist that not all players found thematically appropriate or well integrated.
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a short, haunting, and thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of grief, self-blame, and reality versus delusion, with a mysterious and sometimes ambiguous ending that left mixed impressions. It effectively combines compelling writing with pixel art and music to create an immersive experience, though some found the final act disjointed or unsettling. Overall, it is praised for its emotional depth and atmosphere despite its brevity and occasional narrative vagueness.

    • “The story pulls you in right at the start.”
    • “The final puzzle piece to the story was truly a shock, and playing through again to notice the details really put everything into a new perspective.”
    • “Story intentionally presents the protagonist's struggle as one between reality and delusions where the player is constantly left wondering precisely what is going on.”
    • “More emphasis could have been placed on a storyline shaped by choices.”
    • “Although I liked the slightly ambiguous nature of the story, the final act throws a thematically nonsensical and unnecessarily disturbing curveball that ends up creating a pretty disjointed narrative as a whole.”
    • “It was a short sweet mystery game. I enjoyed it and liked the music and art style, but the story was a little vague, especially toward the end.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is widely praised for its beauty and effectiveness, perfectly setting a haunting and thoughtful tone that complements the artwork and narrative. While the soundtrack enhances the immersive atmosphere, a few users noted occasional frustrations with puzzles related to musical notes. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's mysterious and engaging ambiance.

    • “The music, art, and story are magnificent; I recommend you play Pigblue if you appreciate that sort of thoughtfulness.”
    • “Music set the tone perfectly.”
    • “I even got stuck on one for a good fifteen minutes because I'm not familiar with reading or recognizing musical notes.”
    • “Decent art and music.”
    • “Artwork, music, and narrative work well together to create a haunting atmosphere.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a striking and well-crafted art style that complements its narrative and music, creating a haunting atmosphere. Its pixel art visuals stand out within the visual novel genre, enhancing the storytelling experience. Some users felt the visuals were overly graphic for the sensitive themes, but overall, the artwork received high praise.

    • “Very cool narrative-driven game with an awesome art style.”
    • “Artwork, music and narrative work well together to create a haunting atmosphere.”
    • “Text-based adventures tend to not invest heavily in visuals which makes Pigblue stand out as it uses both written word and pixel art in tandem to carry its story.”
    • “This seems to me overly graphic considering the sensitive subject matter.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is consistently praised for its effective blend of artwork, music, and narrative, creating a haunting and suspenseful mood. The pixel art and evocative writing work together to establish a sinister yet engaging environment that enhances the mystery and tension throughout the game. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong and integral part of the experience.

    • “Artwork, music, and narrative work well together to create a haunting atmosphere.”
    • “It's a good mystery visual novel; I liked the atmosphere and the tension that was built up throughout the runtime.”
    • “The accompanying pixel art enhances the evocative writing, both working tirelessly to establish a sinister, outlandish atmosphere.”
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PIGBLUE is a puzzle game with horror, drama and mystery themes.

PIGBLUE is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

PIGBLUE was released on May 8, 2023.

PIGBLUE was developed by Fatih Mert.

PIGBLUE has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story.

PIGBLUE is a single player game.

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