PISTOLA
- June 21, 2022
- former Softwool (?)
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience, especially once permanent upgrades are unlocked.
- It's a simple game that provides a good hour of entertainment, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The developers are responsive and have quickly patched initial issues, showing potential for future improvements.
- The game suffers from a lack of content, with players able to purchase everything within a short time frame.
- There are significant performance issues, including screen freezing and bugs that affect gameplay.
- The absence of tutorials, accessibility options, and clear enemy spawn indicators detracts from the overall experience.
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are often criticized for being repetitive and lacking variety, leading some players to prefer listening to their own music while playing instead.
“The music in this game perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
“The soundtrack is a fantastic blend of genres that enhances the atmosphere and makes every moment feel epic.”
“I love how the music dynamically changes with the gameplay, adding an extra layer of excitement to each encounter.”
“The music and sound effects are repetitive, limited, and uninspiring.”
“I honestly don't understand how the top two tracks received 14k and 6k views respectively, considering how the final mob works. This game would be much more enjoyable if I could listen to my own music.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players report significant performance issues when the screen is cluttered with numerous bullets, coins, damage points, and enemies, indicating that the game's optimization struggles under heavy visual load.
“The game runs smoothly even with a high number of bullets, coins, damage points, and enemies on the screen.”
“I appreciate how well the game optimizes performance, allowing for an intense experience without lag.”
“The optimization is impressive; I can enjoy chaotic battles without any performance drops.”
“Performance issues arise when there are too many bullets, coins, damage points, and enemies on the screen.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate during intense action sequences.”
“Frequent lag and stuttering make it difficult to enjoy the gameplay experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay features a challenging metaprogression mechanic that initially feels punishing, but players report that it becomes more rewarding and engaging as they progress.
“Although the metaprogression mechanic seems punishing at first, it quickly escalates once you get the hang of it!”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and reward that keeps you coming back for more.”
“I love how the mechanics evolve as you progress, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
