Pirate Pop Plus
- November 4, 2016
- Dadako
"It may not be anywhere near as fun as 13AM’s first published game with their in-house developed Runbow, but Pirate Pop Plus can still provide a good bit of fun anyways."
Get on SteamRetro-style Arcade Action! Join Pete Jr on his quest to defeat the nefarious Bubble Pirate! Dodge and pop bubbles with your anchor and collect coins to customize your pocket game with new faceplates, buttons, backlights, and more!
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Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- Charming pixel art and a great 8-bit soundtrack enhance the retro arcade experience.
- Simple and addictive gameplay that is easy to pick up, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive play.
- Offers a variety of unlockables and a fun scoring system that encourages players to chase high scores.
- The power-up system can be frustrating as it overrides previous power-ups, limiting strategic choices.
- Lacks variety in game modes and levels, which may lead to repetitive gameplay over time.
- Unlockables are considered superficial and do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- music9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy 8-bit and chiptune soundtracks, enhancing the retro aesthetic and overall enjoyment of gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the fun and engaging nature of the music, which complements the game's simple arcade style.
“Cool retro styling and great music.”
“Super fun, simple, arcade game with great music!”
“[Nice retro presentation, cool chiptune soundtrack].”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as satisfying and straightforward, offering a fun experience without excessive complexity. Players appreciate the crisp mechanics, enjoyable classic arcade elements, and the introduction of a new gravity mechanic, complemented by retro visuals, sound, and a clever scoring system with power-ups.
“Satisfying, straightforward gameplay.”
“Not overly complex but fun, and the gameplay feels crisp.”
“Enjoyable classic arcade gameplay with an awesome new gravity mechanic, authentic retro visuals and sound, nifty scoring system, and power-ups.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as visually appealing with authentic retro aesthetics, complemented by a nostalgic 8-bit soundtrack. Players appreciate the ability to customize sprite colors through unlockables, enhancing the overall experience.
“The graphics are pleasant to the eyes, and it features a good 8-bit soundtrack to enjoy while you play. The unlockables in the game allow you to change the colors of the sprites from green to blue or grey, for example.”
“[Enjoyable classic arcade gameplay with an awesome new gravity mechanic, authentic retro visuals and sound, nifty scoring system, and power-ups.]”
Critic Reviews
Review: Pirate Pop Plus
Went wrong somewhere along the line. The original idea might have promise, but in practice it has failed. Threatens to be interesting sometimes, but rarely.
30%Hunger pangs: Pirate Pop Plus review
While addictive in short bursts, Pirate Pop Plus doesn’t have the staying power to compete with the new retro classics in the market today.
55%Pirate Pop Plus Review
"It may not be anywhere near as fun as 13AM’s first published game with their in-house developed Runbow, but Pirate Pop Plus can still provide a good bit of fun anyways."
60%
