Pitiri 1977

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Pitiri 1977 is a single player arcade role playing game. It was developed by ILIKESCIFI Games and was released on November 7, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Pitiri 1977 is an adventure-platformer with much exploration in both world and story, and is paying tribute to its classic pioneers – not only by its gameplay, but also by its background story. A narrative, that is set in 1977 (the glorious year of Star Wars IV, the Atari 2600, the Voyager One spacecraft & Led Zeppelin's “Presence”), in an imposing world, created by using hand-painted graphics, ch…

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

music13 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a unique retrofuturistic art style that creates an immersive atmosphere.
Great soundtrack and sound design that complement the game's nostalgic sci-fi setting.
Charming story with humor and interesting characters, offering a relaxing exploration and puzzle-solving experience.

Game suffers from numerous technical issues including bugs, poor hitboxes, clunky and floaty controls, and lack of controller support.
Very short gameplay length, which combined with lack of polish and unclear objectives, can make it feel unfulfilling.
Lack of quality-of-life features such as key remapping, adjustable volume settings, no map for navigation, and frozen or fixed resolution limiting display options.

music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
33%
13%
The game's music is widely praised for its unique, immersive, and well-crafted soundtrack that complements the hand-drawn art and retro-inspired aesthetic, often considered a highlight and even a reason alone to play. While some find the music annoying or lacking settings for adjustment, most reviewers appreciate the passion and effort behind the sound design, enhancing the overall atmosphere despite gameplay shortcomings.
- “Beautiful 2D art and charming music set the circumstances for this lovely little indie gem.”
- “It has a distinct remarkable hand-drawn art style and marvelous music and sounds that set it apart from other games.”
- “Everything from the visual design, the characters, the mechanics, to the music shows that a lot of passion was put into the game.”
- “The music is annoying, and the plot is paper-thin.”
- “Terrible physics, terrible MIDI music, nearly absent gameplay, no way to change the backwards controls.”
- “There's no settings, so you can't adjust music/sound, you can't remap keyboard controls, which sucks because it uses arrow keys instead of WASD.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
36%
14%
The graphics receive consistent praise for their distinctive, hand-drawn, pastel, and painted art style, which creates a charming and relaxing atmosphere. However, some users note that technical issues and imprecise controls undermine the overall experience despite the strong visual appeal. Overall, the artwork is considered a standout aspect of the game, elevating its aesthetic even if gameplay flaws persist.
- “It has a distinct, remarkable hand-drawn art style and marvelous music and sounds that set it apart from other games.”
- “Pitiri 1977 has a lot of charm stemming not only from its consistent design (graphic, acoustic, character) but the commitment of its developer to merge these parts to deliver more than their sum; his vision of a Star Wars induced retrofuturism you can enjoy exploring.”
- “This game is clearly a case of the developers being better artists than programmers, and while it is rough around the edges from a technical standpoint, the artwork and music make it worth playing, at least for me.”
- “The visuals and sound mean nothing when it's a technical mess.”
- “Platformer with cardboard cutout graphics, didn't enjoy.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
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The story is generally considered modest but lacks depth, with some reviewers finding it odd, thin, or inconsistent, particularly criticizing the underdeveloped brotherly relationship. However, it is often described as charming, atmospheric, and adequately complements the game's retro style and level design, though it may not be highly innovative. Overall, the narrative supports the gameplay but does not stand out as a strong feature.
- “More a platformer than a 'jump n run', an equilibrated short game with a good story, nice level design, lots of movie references and a rousing soundtrack!”
- “Pitiri 1977 is a charming indie game with a great little story and a good length.”
- “Very atmospheric levels and a beautiful story.”
- “The relationship between the two brothers is never really explored much, making it hard to care about the protagonist's primary motivating factor, which is a significant negative in a game that promotes itself as having story-driven gameplay.”
- “The story feels inconsistent and sloppy.”
- “The storyline is bare-bones, which would be fine if the rest of the game was strong, but it's not.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
Gameplay in the game is widely regarded as clunky and unpolished, with simplified mechanics and frustrating, floaty controls that lack customization or controller support. While some players appreciate the creative abilities and intriguing world, many find the puzzles sparse, poorly integrated, and the overall experience hampered by broken autosave and weak progression cues. Despite passionate design efforts and appealing visuals, gameplay issues significantly detract from immersion and enjoyment.
- “Funny dialogs with cute characters make this game a true experience to sink into while exploring the intriguing world with its gameplay mechanics is a daring challenge.”
- “The gameplay is also very entertaining and I really enjoyed the idea with the different abilities.”
- “Everything from the visual design, the characters, the mechanics, to the music shows that a lot of passion was put into the game.”
- “The artwork is pretty to look at and there are a few neat puzzle mechanics here and there, but that’s counterweighed by floaty and imprecise controls – which can’t be rebound and don’t support controller input – and a general lack of the player knowing where to go and what to do.”
- “The autosave feature is utterly broken, so no matter how many screens you enter or the progress you make, you will always be sent back to the last polaroid you used, which is a big issue when you can accidentally fall out of the world, because there is no death/respawn mechanic, so it's a hard reset for you.”
- “There's also the issue of how badly gameplay mechanics are attempted to be integrated into the game, gaining items at access points inexplicably placed around the ship for who knows what reason and solving bizarre puzzles that border on complete incomprehensibility.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features a captivating atmosphere reminiscent of titles like Machinarium and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, combining beautiful art visuals with immersive, atmospheric levels. Its strong emphasis on exploration and puzzle-solving creates a charming and mood-rich experience that players seeking atmospheric platformers will greatly appreciate.
- “It reminded me of Machinarium in terms of visual style and Vanishing of Ethan Carter in terms of atmosphere and mood.”
- “Very nice art visuals and a great atmosphere throughout the game.”
- “Very atmospheric levels and a beautiful story.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the game emotionally engaging, with its charming, heartfelt details and relatable character experiences creating a warm, nostalgic connection. Many feel a deep personal investment, appreciating its personality and the journey alongside the protagonist.
- “The time it took me to figure out the mechanics made me feel like the little boy character also trying to figure it out.”
- “Very cute and heartwarming game.”
- “The game drips with personality and heartfelt details right from the get go.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from noticeable bugs that impact its overall stability, leading to a less polished and occasionally problematic experience.
- “The primary damning issue with the game is simple; the game is noticeably buggy.”
- “Short and rather buggy.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is widely considered tedious and poorly paced, contributing to a clunky and unenjoyable experience plagued by technical issues.
- “It's just incredibly tedious.”
- “It's definitely a video game and it wants you to know, but it's also a pretty rubbish one, clunky and tedious with no sense of pacing and some really weird technical issues.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor shines through its funny dialogues and quirky characters, creating an engaging and nostalgic experience that complements its captivating world and gameplay. Players appreciate the relaxed pace that allows them to fully enjoy the witty, offbeat humor and detailed environment.
- “Funny dialogues with cute characters make this game a true experience to sink into while exploring the intriguing world with its game mechanics is a daring challenge.”
- “This game gave me the feeling of playing the good old games again, where you don't have to rush and just soak in the mood of really well-painted textures and the weird humor they came with.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is notably lacking, leading to performance issues despite its indie platformer nature.
- “It's an indie platformer with some poor optimization under the hood.”