- January 5, 2017
- Deadspot Games
Pivot Pilot
61%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
grinding
94% User Score 16 reviews
Platforms
PCWindows
About
Pivot Pilot is a challenging platformer with puzzle elements in which you take simultaneous control of a boy and a giant robot arm.



Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
- 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 requiring pixel-perfect precision.
- There are elements in the game that rely on trial and error, with certain obstacles being difficult to predict without prior experience, which can lead to player frustration.
- gameplay7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay in this title is characterized by its unique pivoting mechanic and challenging level design that rewards skilled players, though it can be punishingly difficult. Players appreciate the innovative control scheme involving a mechanical arm, alongside a strong soundtrack and visually appealing art. Overall, the game offers a blend of interesting mechanics and level ideas, making it a compelling experience despite some execution flaws.
“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.”