PISTOLA
- June 21, 2022
- former Softwool (?)
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Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay that provides a short burst of entertainment.
- The game has potential and shows improvement with patches from the developers.
- Unlocking permanent upgrades adds a rewarding progression system.
- Lack of content leads to a short playtime and limited replayability.
- Performance issues and bugs, including screen freezing and enemy spawn problems.
- Absence of tutorials, accessibility options, and clear game mechanics can frustrate players.
- 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.”
“I love how the soundtrack enhances the atmosphere, making every moment feel epic and memorable.”
“The variety of tracks keeps the energy high and adds a unique flavor to each level.”
“The music and sound effects are repetitive, limited, and uninspiring.”
“I honestly don't understand how the top two tracks received 14k and 6k plays 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 performance issues when there are excessive bullets, coins, damage points, and enemies displayed simultaneously on the screen, indicating that the game's optimization may struggle 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.”
“There are significant performance issues when too many bullets, coins, damage points, and enemies are on the screen.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate during intense action sequences.”
“Optimization seems lacking, as the game frequently lags and stutters in crowded scenarios.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the gameplay initially challenging due to a punishing metaprogression mechanic, but it becomes more rewarding and engaging as they progress.
“Although the metaprogression mechanic seems punishing at first, it quickly escalates once you get started!”
“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.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which makes even simple actions frustrating.”
“The difficulty spikes are inconsistent, leading to moments of extreme frustration rather than challenge.”
