PISTOLA

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PISTOLA is a single player action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by former Softwool (?) and was released on June 21, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Kill a lot of enemies on screen with the help of your gun and upgrades. Explore insane builds and try to get into the global ranking!

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Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and simple experience, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.
Once permanent upgrades are unlocked, the game becomes more engaging and rewarding.
The developer is responsive to feedback and has made improvements since the initial release.

There is a significant lack of content, making the game feel short and lacking depth.
Performance issues arise with too many elements on screen, leading to freezing and lag.
The game lacks essential features like tutorials, accessibility options, and clear enemy spawn indicators.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects in the game are described as repetitive and limited, leading to a lackluster experience. Players suggest that the game is better enjoyed while listening to their own music, as the in-game audio does not enhance the gameplay.
- “Music and sound effects are repetitive, limited, and mediocre.”
- “I honestly don't know how the top 2 got 14k and 6k respectively with how the final mob works. It's super impressive/suspicious, but this game would be a jam to play while listening to your own music.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly when there are excessive bullets, coins, damage points, and enemies displayed simultaneously, leading to performance drops.
- “Performance issues arise when there are too many bullets, coins, damage points, and enemies on the screen.”
- “Performance issues arise when there are too many bullets, coins, damage points, and enemies on the screen.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay features a challenging metaprogression mechanic that initially feels punishing, but players report that it quickly becomes more rewarding as they progress.
- “Although the metaprogression mechanic seems punishing at first, it quickly escalates once you get started!”