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.
Reviews
- Pimiko Plus offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience with a charming art style and nostalgic sound design.
- The game is perfect for short play sessions, making it ideal for quick gaming breaks without the commitment of longer titles.
- The protagonist, Ruho, is a delightful character, and the overall atmosphere of the game is cozy and engaging.
- 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 challenge in trading.
- Encounters and events are repetitive, with little variation, which can diminish long-term replay value.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay 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 has a pleasant art style and is easy to pick up, it suffers from a lack of depth and variety among classes, which may limit long-term engagement and incentive to explore different playstyles. Overall, it strikes a balance between accessibility and complexity, but could benefit from further expansion to enhance replayability.
“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.”
“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.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with reviewers highlighting the exceptional soundtrack that effectively sets the game's tone and enhances the overall experience. Many players found the music so engaging that they had no desire to mute it, indicating its strong impact on their enjoyment of the game.
“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.”
“I never felt as though I wanted to mute the music and play my own during my 1.5 hours.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is distinct yet reminiscent of classic PC-Engine and Amiga titles, featuring unique class differences and strategic elements that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging and enjoyable ambiance that complements the gameplay.
“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.”
“The atmosphere feels stale and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion that I was hoping for.”
“Despite some interesting visuals, the overall atmosphere is flat and fails to engage the player.”
“The game tries to create a unique atmosphere, but it ends up feeling disjointed and lacking cohesion.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of Pimiko Plus feature a pleasant and basic art style that complements its market simulation gameplay, making it accessible and enjoyable for players.
“Pimiko Plus is a fairly basic market simulation, with a pleasant art style that enhances the overall experience.”
“The art style is visually appealing and contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere.”
“The art style feels outdated and lacks the polish expected from modern games.”
“The graphics are underwhelming, with bland textures and uninspired character designs.”
“The visual effects are poorly executed, making the game look cheap and unappealing.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game has potential for increased replayability with minor adjustments, and it offers some replay value through a token shop feature.
“With some tweaks, this game can have more replay value.”
“This game has replay value in the form of a token shop.”
“With some little tweaks, it could have more replay value.”
“This game has replay value (kind of) in the form of a token shop.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is tied to a token system that rewards players based on their performance, allowing them to unlock three distinct classes and corresponding skins, although the skins are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay.
“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 game feels unoptimized, with frequent frame drops and long loading times that disrupt the experience.”
“Despite the potential for strategic gameplay, the lack of optimization leads to frustrating lag and unresponsive controls.”
