Pigeon's Mission

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Pigeon's Mission is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Glowing Cheetah Studios and was released on December 18, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Pigeon’s Mission began as a sketchbook dream by Logan, his just 6 years old when he first drew Archie, Crazy Guy, and the rest of this imaginative cast. Now, those hand-drawn ideas have evolved into a rich, 2D pixel platformer filled with heart, humor, and high-flying (well… kind of) action. Play as Archie Airborne, a grounded pigeon with a big heart, as you wall-jump, dash, and battle your way t…

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel art and a heartwarming story, showcasing the passion of a father-son development duo.
Gameplay is fun and varied, with tight controls and a unique weapon system that adds depth to the platforming experience.
It's a nostalgic throwback to classic platformers, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults looking for a lighthearted gaming experience.

The game suffers from clunky movement mechanics and frustrating boss designs, particularly with the squirrel boss that relies heavily on RNG.
There are limited accessibility options, such as no control rebinding and bugs that affect gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some players find the pacing slow and the level design lacking in challenge, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and frustration.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and fresh approach, featuring fast-paced action and a variety of weapons and movement mechanics that keep it engaging. However, some players note that the mechanics and boss dynamics require rethinking, and there are issues with clunky weapon and item selection, as well as some awkward system interactions that hinder fluid movement. Overall, while the gameplay offers depth and excitement, it is marred by certain implementation flaws.
- “Graphics, music, and gameplay are all solid.”
- “The gameplay is fun and fresh.”
- “The game is fast-paced; each new area introduces a new weapon or tool, a new movement mechanic, and new enemies.”
- “Just needs a lot of re-thinking of the mechanics and boss dynamics.”
- “Weird system mechanics that make the movement system less fluid to engage with than it could have been.”
- “Also, the delay doesn't even apply if you dash into the wall instead, so this might just be a bug (not sure how it slips through as a core system mechanic but...).”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Pigeon's Mission" is described as cute, heartwarming, and easy to follow, centering on a father-son duo of developers. While some critiques suggest the plot lacks depth, many players find it captivating and reminiscent of the joy of childhood gaming, appreciating its authenticity over attempts at quirkiness or edginess. Overall, the narrative resonates well with platforming fans, enhancing the game's charm.
- “The storyline is captivating and entertaining.”
- “Pigeon's mission reminds me of why I fell in love with gaming when I was a child.”
- “The plot was drafted by a 6-year-old.”
- “Story is cute and easy to follow.”
- “A great game for platforming fans, with a heartwarming story behind it, of a duo of father and son as developers.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, which effectively complements the solid gameplay and action-packed experience. Reviewers appreciate the aesthetic appeal and the depth it conceals behind its whimsical visuals, contributing to an overall enjoyable atmosphere.
- “Graphics, music, and gameplay are all solid.”
- “The art style is cute.”
- “The controls are tight, the game is action-packed and full of variety, and the art style is amazing.”
- “It hides its depth and complexity behind the cute, childlike art style.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and fitting well with the platformer genre, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as engaging and enjoyable.
- “The music is appropriately catchy for this kind of platformer.”
- “The soundtrack slaps and the weapons you get are really dope.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization allows for animation canceling during air attacks, but the excessive health of boss enemies renders this damage optimization largely ineffective.
- “The ability to animation cancel the air attack during landing frames adds a layer of depth to combat, although the high health of boss enemies means this damage optimization may not significantly impact the outcome.”
- “Optimization in this game allows for creative strategies, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- “Players can fine-tune their approach to maximize efficiency, making every decision count in challenging encounters.”
- “It can be used to animation cancel the air attack with the landing frames, but the boss enemies have so much health that this kind of damage optimization is literally never going to matter.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been criticized, with users reporting various bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Many players express a desire to report these issues to the developers for resolution.
- “I encountered some bugs and glitches that I would like to report to the developers.”
- “The game is quite buggy!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, highlighted by a heartwarming story of a father-son duo behind its development, which resonates with players and adds a personal touch to the gaming experience.
- “I've been following the development of this game since its Kickstarter, and it was truly heartwarming to see how much passion went into creating this little gem.”
- “A great game for platforming fans, with a heartwarming story behind it, of a duo of father and son as developers.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for enhanced replayability, indicating that the current content may not be sufficient to encourage multiple playthroughs. Suggestions include the addition of more levels and collectibles to enrich the experience.
- “There are still a few things I personally want to see in the game, such as more levels, collectibles, improved replayability, and much more polished platforming.”