Pilgrims

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Pilgrims is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Amanita Design and was released on October 6, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Pilgrims is a single-player, cooperative fantasy point-and-click game with an interesting plot, good mechanics, beautiful visuals, and a stellar soundtrack. It encourages playfulness, replayability with 45 achievements, and features hand-crafted animations and sound effects for unique outcomes. Explore the world, meet characters, and help them complete their stories in this replayable and wholesome adventure."

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,471 reviews

humor286 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

Charming art style and unique hand-drawn visuals that create a whimsical atmosphere.
Fun and humorous gameplay with multiple solutions to puzzles, encouraging experimentation.
Short playtime makes it easy to complete in one sitting, perfect for casual gaming.

Very short game length, typically completed in under an hour, which may leave players wanting more.
Repetitive gameplay as players may need to replay the game multiple times to unlock all achievements.
Some puzzles can feel too simplistic, lacking the depth found in other Amanita Design titles.

humor
286 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Pilgrims" is widely praised for its quirky, lighthearted charm, featuring a cast of amusing characters and whimsical interactions that often lead to unexpected and hilarious outcomes. Players appreciate the game's ability to blend clever visual storytelling with playful humor, making it a delightful experience filled with funny moments and engaging animations. While some reviewers note that the humor can feel repetitive over time, the overall consensus is that the game offers a joyful and entertaining adventure that encourages exploration and experimentation.
- “The game itself is tiny, but offers so many hilarious interactions between its cast of characters that you'll find yourself playing it again and again until you try everything.”
- “With its clever puzzles, beautiful art, and unique sense of humor, it's a lovable and unforgettable adventure that will win your heart.”
- “The hand-drawn art style, playful humor, and quirky characters make it feel like stepping into a living storybook.”
graphics
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The graphics of *Pilgrims* are widely praised for their charming hand-drawn art style, which evokes a whimsical storybook aesthetic reminiscent of European folklore. Players appreciate the vibrant colors, playful animations, and unique character designs that enhance the game's lighthearted tone and immersive atmosphere. While the game is noted for its short playtime, the delightful visuals and engaging sound design contribute significantly to its overall appeal.
- “Pilgrims is a short but incredibly sweet graphic adventure that takes you through a lovely little world inspired by European and Slavic folklore.”
- “The hand-drawn art style, playful humor, and quirky characters make it feel like stepping into a living storybook.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with a hand-drawn style that is both whimsical and detailed.”
- “The artstyle is also kinda lazy and gross.”
- “It's a sort of okay-ish point and click adventure, the art style is pretty much the only thing that sets it apart.”
- “Graphics is not out of this world but as it's coming from Amanita it's just going to be unique.”
story
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The game's story is characterized by its charming, fairy tale-like narrative, conveyed through delightful hand-drawn art and non-verbal storytelling. While players appreciate the whimsical humor and multiple paths leading to various outcomes, many note that the overall plot is relatively short and lacks depth, often requiring multiple playthroughs to fully explore different storylines. Despite its brevity, the engaging visuals and lighthearted tone create a cozy, storybook experience that resonates with players.
- “Pilgrims is a charming and whimsical adventure game that captures the essence of a storybook brought to life, blending lighthearted exploration with puzzle-solving and narrative-driven gameplay.”
- “What makes Pilgrims especially engaging is its approach to choice and interaction; players experiment by combining items, choosing dialogue options, and exploring environments in unconventional ways, leading to multiple outcomes and varied storylines.”
- “The hand-drawn art style, playful humor, and quirky characters make it feel like stepping into a living storybook.”
- “The short length and episodic structure mean that the story may feel light or fragmented for some.”
- “The core gameplay aspect is fine but it soon gets repetitive and some outcomes you will only get by laboriously testing every character/item combo as they can't be worked out by the story alone.”
- “I was ready to replay it until I found out that you actually don't significantly change the story if you choose different paths, for that reason I'll keep it to one playthrough for now and I might pick it up again in the future.”
music
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The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to create a whimsical and immersive atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting the delightful and soothing soundtracks by composers like Floex and Tomáš Dvořák. While the majority of players find the music charming and well-suited to the game's art style and narrative, some note that it can be repetitive or not as memorable compared to previous titles from the same developers. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience, contributing to the game's unique charm and playful vibe.
- “The gentle music, character voices, and sound effects all blend together perfectly to create this magical, immersive atmosphere.”
- “All of this is complemented by the soothing and memorable soundtrack from Floex, which perfectly captures the whimsical atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack and sound design are equally delightful, providing a gentle, melodic backdrop that enhances the storybook atmosphere without overwhelming the player.”
- “The music is a mixed bag.”
- “The art and music is decent.”
- “I found the music a little repetitive.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Pilgrims" is characterized by its simple, intuitive mechanics that blend point-and-click adventure with a unique card system, allowing for creative experimentation and multiple puzzle solutions. While the charming visuals and lighthearted storytelling enhance the experience, some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with a reliance on trial and error. Overall, it offers a relaxing and accessible experience, though its short length may leave some seeking more substantial content.
- “The game's greatest strength lies in its simple yet surprisingly deep gameplay.”
- “Pilgrims is a charming and whimsical adventure game that captures the essence of a storybook brought to life, blending lighthearted exploration with puzzle-solving and narrative-driven gameplay.”
- “The gameplay consists primarily of finding solutions for small puzzles.”
- “It's obviously meant to be a slow puzzle game, so I can't really criticize the gameplay, but it still does sometimes feel a bit like you're just trying every object in every situation, playing a guessing game, which isn't as fun.”
- “The core gameplay aspect is fine, but it soon gets repetitive, and some outcomes you will only get by laboriously testing every character/item combo as they can't be worked out by the story alone.”
- “The gameplay relies extremely heavily on trial and error.”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple choices, varied outcomes, and hidden content, encouraging players to explore different scenarios and achieve various in-game accomplishments. While the overall experience is relatively short, many players find value in revisiting the game to uncover all possible interactions and endings. However, some reviews note that the limited length may deter those seeking extensive replay value, as certain puzzles and paths remain consistent across playthroughs.
- “While it is a very short game, its strength lies in its replayability.”
- “Every choice leads to fun little surprises, which gives the game great replay value.”
- “Its replayability and the multiple outcomes of your actions make it engaging and worth revisiting.”
- “While it does feel kind of short, it makes up for that with a little replayability: this puzzle game actually rewards you for trying alternate or silly solutions, and has multiple endings!”
- “There's a bit of replay value in how puzzles have multiple valid solutions, but this doesn't change the underlying shortness of the experience.”
- “The game is designed to have some replay value, as there are certainly many missable achievements, although I think that if you have a guide in front of you and you go through all of the motions, you can probably get almost all of them in one go.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its magical and immersive qualities, enhanced by playful sound design, a delightful soundtrack by Floex, and charming hand-drawn visuals. Reviewers highlight the cozy, whimsical ambiance that perfectly complements the storytelling, creating a relaxing experience filled with humor and personality. Despite its short length, the game successfully captures a nostalgic and enchanting atmosphere reminiscent of a fairy tale, making it a joy to explore.
- “The character voices (more like playful grunts and sounds), the gentle music, and the sound effects all blend together perfectly to create this magical, immersive atmosphere.”
- “All of this is complemented by the soothing and memorable soundtrack from Floex, which perfectly captures the whimsical atmosphere.”
- “The art and soundtrack create a great goofy atmosphere which fits perfectly with the little world they've created for this game.”
- “As usual with the Amanita games, the atmosphere is joyful, the characters are humorous, and the graphics are cute.”
- “The nostalgic art and design of the game create a homey and humorous atmosphere, primed for adventure and experimentation.”
- “It has everything Amanita is loved for: funny European cartoonish style illustrations, cute characters, even when they're villains, a very organic sound design, and a very creative soundtrack, essential to the game's atmosphere and narrative.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly when it comes to replaying for achievements and navigating the map. While the initial gameplay is enjoyable, the repetitive nature of trying every character and item can lead to a sense of monotony, especially during multiple playthroughs. Overall, while some players appreciate the challenge of grinding for achievements, many agree that it detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's really just a tedious 'game' about using every character and every item on every scene to find every 'cutscene'.”
- “Although this game is extremely fun and unique, there are a few things that could be improved: the game is very fun on the first run and even on the second and third, but replaying to get those last few achievements can be super tedious and time consuming, although rewarding at the end.”
- “Assuming that takes around 20-30 seconds to do and that there are several NPCs as well as several items you can try out in the pot, you should be able to see that this becomes time consuming and tedious.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of "Pilgrims" is characterized by its heartwarming and whimsical storytelling, offering players a cozy and wholesome experience that evokes feelings of joy and nostalgia. While it may not deliver intense emotional highs or lows, it provides a charming and delightful adventure that leaves players with a smile, reminiscent of the unique style of Amanita Design. Overall, it is celebrated for its artistic and lovable qualities, making it a feel-good game that players are encouraged to support.
- “In conclusion, Pilgrims is a beautifully crafted, heartfelt adventure that invites players to explore a whimsical world full of personality and surprises.”
- “It gives you that special heart-warming feeling.”
- “Really cozy and wholesome game, like a cup of tea for the soul.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it features appealing graphics and aesthetics, players have reported occasional glitches and some issues with controller responsiveness.
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a superb aesthetic, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
- “Playing with a controller is slightly buggy and slow.”
character development
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The character development in this cute, casual puzzle adventure game is highlighted by its charming design and animations, which contribute significantly to the overall experience. Players appreciate the unique personalities of the characters, enhanced by delightful music and sound effects that complement their actions. Overall, the game's artistic direction and character portrayal create an engaging and immersive atmosphere.
- “I enjoyed the whole design (character design, textures, typography, illustrations, animations), the sound effects and music, and the way the characters acted in their own way.”
- “The main attraction here, however, is the music, the animations, and the character design.”
- “Cute, casual puzzle adventure mouse adventure game, delightful music, character design, and art direction.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect is positively received, as the absence of dialogue enhances the game's charm, while the achievement system encourages exploration and curiosity about unlocking various rewards.