Pilapila
- May 14, 2024
- Eseresh
- 10h median play time
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Reviews
- Pilapila offers a great balance of fun and challenge, with engaging puzzles that become increasingly complex as you progress.
- The game features a user-friendly interface with quick navigation and quality of life improvements, such as unlimited undo and easy level restarts.
- It has a charming presentation and addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged, making it a highly recommended choice for puzzle lovers.
- The game can become frustrating and tedious, particularly due to level design issues and the lack of basic control features like changing direction without moving.
- Some players find the requirement to achieve 'perfect' solutions for level unlocks to be overly restrictive and annoying.
- While the puzzles are enjoyable, the optimization for gold medals can be frustrating, as players may find themselves working hard only to discover suboptimal solutions.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by challenging levels that require non-obvious solutions, featuring varied and interesting mechanics. Players appreciate the unique logic and impressive level design, with comparisons made to other puzzle games that involve moving boxes and utilizing special abilities. Overall, it offers an engaging and enjoyable puzzle experience.
“Very hard levels, with non-obvious solutions, interesting and varied mechanics.”
“Really enjoyable puzzle game with impressive level design and unique logic mechanics.”
“Nice block-man like game with some interesting mechanics and challenging levels.”
“That's the whole gameplay loop, but it gets crazy tough.”
“Crate Mates, another good game about moving boxes around, but with different mechanics.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's minimalist art style features thick white lines on a black background, accented by limited color, which users find visually appealing. While some prefer the retro graphics of similar games, this title is noted as a strong contender that could benefit from further updates.
“The minimalist art style features mostly thick white lines on black with just a few touches of color, and it manages to look impressive.”
“I will admit, I do enjoy Super Retro Boxbot a bit more due to its retro graphic style, but this game could be a close second with a few updates.”
“The minimalist art style features mostly thick white lines on black with just a few touches of color, but it fails to impress overall.”
“I will admit, I do enjoy Super Retro Boxbot a bit more due to its retro graphic style; this game could be a close second with a few updates, but the graphics hold it back.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring an engaging and impactful soundtrack that includes thought-provoking bass elements, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music is absolutely fantastic!”
“This is supplemented by the thought-provoking bass provided by the soundtrack.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that while the game begins with enjoyable gameplay, it soon devolves into a frustrating and tedious grind, diminishing the overall experience.
“The game starts off fun but quickly becomes frustrating and tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
