Pivot Pilot
- January 6, 2017
- Niko Kivilahti
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and innovative mechanic with the robot arm, adding a fresh twist to the platforming experience.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, enhancing the overall gameplay experience and keeping players engaged.
- The level design offers a challenging yet satisfying experience, with clever puzzles that require concentration and skill to complete.
- The level design can be frustrating, combining long sections with difficult parts that lack sufficient checkpoints, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Controls can feel imprecise and unintuitive, particularly with the robot arm, making some levels excessively challenging and tedious.
- There are elements in the game that require trial and error to discover, which can lead to frustration as players may need to repeat long sections after failing.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Pivot Pilot is characterized by its unique pivoting mechanic and challenging control scheme, which some players find frustrating yet rewarding for those with strong mechanical skills. The level design is praised for its creativity and potential for sightreading, complemented by a captivating soundtrack and innovative mechanics that set it apart from similar games. Overall, the gameplay offers a blend of difficulty and originality that appeals to players seeking a fresh experience.
“I've always preferred level design where it feels like it really is feasible to sightread if you're mechanically good enough.”
“I really love the level design in this game, and some of the mechanics are absolutely insane.”
“Unique gameplay, great art, and awesome music alone should be the reason to get this game!”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to control the character effectively.”
“The mechanics are overly complicated, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“There are frequent bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to a lack of immersion.”
- music6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its exceptional quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, even helping to alleviate frustration during challenging moments. The soundtrack is described as "banging" and deserving of accolades, complementing the game's pixel art and polished mechanics effectively. Overall, the music stands out as a key feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“The music fits really great with this awesome pixel art, and the character movement and robot hand handling feel so polished.”
“Luckily, the soundtrack is so amazing that it will distract you from getting too frustrated.”
“Unique gameplay, great art, and awesome music alone should be the reason to get this game!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their well-executed pixel art style, which effectively enhances the overall aesthetic of the game. Users find the graphical presentation to be spot on and visually appealing.
“The graphical style is also spot on.”
“Graphics are well-made pixel art, and it works like a charm.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when repeated attempts at a level require them to redo earlier sections despite having mastered them. This repetitive cycle can lead to frustration, especially when progress feels hindered by the need to restart after failing at later challenges.
“When you've played a level 30 times and have the first set of traps down, dying on the second set of traps and having to redo the first set (even though you can beat it 90% of the time once you have enough practice on that level) ultimately gets really tedious.”
“The constant need to grind for resources feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“After hours of grinding, it becomes frustrating to realize that progress is minimal and the rewards are not worth the effort.”
