Pimiko Plus
- December 14, 2017
- Delmunsoft
Get on Steam"Pimiko Plus" is a marketplace simulation game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where you play as Mama Ruho, rebuilding the town through trade and negotiation. The game features dynamic markets with trends, busts, and fads, as well as random events like raider attacks and merchant caravans. Successful runs and achievements earn you credits to unlock replay content, all presented in a colorful Delmunsoft visual style and hybrid FM soundtrack.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Pimiko Plus offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience with a charming art style and nostalgic soundtrack.
- The game is perfect for short sessions, making it ideal for quick play during breaks or downtime.
- Boss Ruho is a likable protagonist, and the game has a unique, cozy atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
- The gameplay is quite simple and may feel like a proof-of-concept rather than a fully fleshed-out game, lacking depth and complexity.
- The market system is overly simplistic, leading to predictable outcomes and minimal risk, which can diminish the challenge.
- There is a lack of variety in encounters and locations, making the gameplay feel repetitive over time.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Pimiko Plus is likened to m.u.l.e., offering a simple yet engaging market simulation experience that allows for various strategies to maximize earnings. While the game is easy to pick up and visually appealing, it suffers from a lack of depth and variety, as the core mechanics remain largely the same across different classes, leading to limited long-term incentive for players. Overall, it strikes a balance between simplicity and engagement, but requires further expansion to maintain lasting appeal.
“Although the gameplay is simple, that doesn't mean that it's easy or that it gets old - for me, the fact that there's always new ways to maximize your earnings in a run, to make more money, to play around - that the game isn't quite complex enough to be 'mathed' into the 'most efficient' style, but neither is it simple enough that it feels old hits this perfect sweet spot.”
“Pimiko Plus is a fairly basic market simulation, with a pleasant art style--and it's not hard to get into the rhythm of gameplay.”
“Gameplay still needs to be expanded on for it to be a long-time thrilling experience; at this time it lacks incentive to continue, but I sure will fire it up every now and then and adore what we already have at this moment.”
“The problems surrounding the game, though, arise from the simplicity of its core gameplay.”
“Considering how gameplay is mostly the same for all classes, I really see no real reason to play as the other classes.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with many reviewers highlighting the exceptional soundtrack that effectively sets the game's tone. Players found the music so engaging that they preferred it over their own playlists, enhancing their overall experience. The composer’s presence on Bandcamp adds an extra layer of appreciation for the soundtrack.
“Best of all is the soundtrack - I was delighted to find the (sole?) author has a Bandcamp, and the OST goes a long way to setting the tone of the game.”
“The soundtrack is absolutely killer.”
“I never felt as though I wanted to mute the music and play my own through my 1.5 hours.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is heavily influenced by the PC Engine system, reminiscent of stylish Amiga games, yet it maintains a distinct identity. Players appreciate the variety in class differences and strategic elements, contributing to an overall enjoyable ambiance.
“Although the atmosphere takes obvious cues from the PC Engine system (for those of you not in the know, imagine some of the more stylish Amiga games and you'll have a good jumping point), it's very clearly its own thing.”
“There are a lot of small differences between the classes, all sorts of strategies for maximizing your sinful lucre, and the whole atmosphere is just nice.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of Pimiko Plus feature a pleasant and appealing art style that enhances the overall experience, making it easy for players to engage with the gameplay. However, the graphics are described as fairly basic, aligning with the game's simple market simulation theme.
“Pimiko Plus is a fairly basic market simulation, with a pleasant art style, and it's not hard to get into the rhythm of gameplay.”
“The art style is inconsistent and lacks cohesion, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“The art style feels outdated and doesn't match the expectations set by modern gaming standards.”
“The art style is visually unappealing, with bland colors and poorly designed characters.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers some replayability primarily through a token shop feature, though many users suggest that minor adjustments could enhance this aspect further. Overall, while there is potential for replay value, it may not be fully realized without additional improvements.
“This game has replay value in the form of a token shop.”
“With some little tweaks, it can have more replay value.”
“This game has replay value (kind of) in the form of a token shop.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is centered around earning tokens through performance, which can be used to unlock three classes and three cosmetic skins that do not affect gameplay. This system allows for customization but lacks depth in terms of functional upgrades.
“You earn tokens based on your performance in the run, which you can use to unlock three classes along with three unique skins that serve no purpose besides changing how your character looks.”
“The optimization of the game feels lacking, as the rewards for performance do not enhance gameplay or provide meaningful progression.”
“The system for unlocking classes and skins is poorly designed, making it feel like a grind without any real incentive to improve.”
