Pivvot
- July 14, 2014
- Fixpoint Productions Ltd.
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Get on Apple Store"Pivvot is an action-packed, strategic avoidance game that includes both single-player and local multi-player modes for up to 2 players. With a minimalistic design and excellent soundtrack, players must navigate down the winding path, avoiding obstacles in eight different game modes, including Voyage, Endless, Expert, Berserk, and Random. Each mode tests your quick decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities as the game gets progressively faster and more challenging."
Reviews
- Addictive gameplay with simple controls that are easy to learn but hard to master.
- Incredible soundtrack that enhances the gaming experience and keeps players engaged.
- Multiple game modes and local co-op options provide variety and replayability.
- Frustrating controls and sensitivity issues can lead to unfair deaths and hinder precision.
- Limited number of obstacles and repetitive gameplay may lead to boredom after extended play.
- Lack of online multiplayer and inconsistent controller support detracts from the overall experience.
- music46 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with many players finding it addictive and enjoyable. However, some users note that the limited number of tracks (only five) can lead to repetitiveness, detracting from the overall enjoyment during extended play sessions. Despite this, the soundtrack is often described as fitting and engaging, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The soundtrack is top-notch, the game has production value, it's just good.”
“Totally exciting simple game with superb soundtracks, eargasm during gameplay and it's awesome!!!”
“The music is phenomenal and it's so hard to stop trying to get just that little bit further.”
“Music gets tedious after a while (only 5 songs, 1 for each mode).”
“In fact, my own performance in levels increased when I turned it off and just played random music or a podcast.”
“Indeed, after one hour I already have the feeling the song from the trailer comes straight from hell.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and addictive nature, making it easy to learn but challenging to master, often leading to frustration and a rewarding sense of achievement. Players appreciate the stylish audiovisual presentation and engaging mechanics, which can evoke a range of emotions from enjoyment to rage, particularly in short, intense sessions. Overall, it offers a fun and challenging experience reminiscent of games like Super Hexagon, appealing to those who enjoy punishing yet rewarding gameplay.
“An easy to learn but hard to master gameplay loop with only two mouse buttons to avoid obstacles. It can be frustrating when you die repeatedly in the same place, but that rewarding feeling when you finally master it is just priceless and totally worth it.”
“Despite the super simple gameplay, the difficulty can range from challenging to rage-inducing.”
“Simple yet highly addictive gameplay.”
“Gameplay isn't there.”
“The music that this game has is rather cool and enjoyable, and allows for tension to ease a little bit, but this game is not for everyone, and it may not keep a player's attention for more than a couple minutes at a time, and should be played in short bursts due to the potential of feeling stressed because of the twitchy gameplay.”
“The mechanics are simple enough in this game, but executing it without screwing up through obstacle after obstacle is another matter entirely.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as having a cool and stylistic aesthetic, though they are also noted for their simplicity and repetitiveness, often relying on flat backgrounds and basic shapes typical of the Unity engine. While some players appreciate the visuals and find them appealing, others criticize the overall graphic performance as lacking depth and detail, leading to a mixed reception.
“The aesthetic is really nice.”
“The game has a great soundtrack, graphics are cool and stylistic while keeping simplicity.”
“Great visuals.”
“Additionally, the audiovisuals feel very sparse, with dubstep music and the typical Unity engine simple shapes and flat backgrounds. This results in a very repetitive rinse-and-repeat type experience that always ends up looking the same.”
“It’s so simple; there are no stunning, high-def graphics to distract you from the game, nor is there a story to get bogged down with.”
“Awful graphic performance and nothing like a beauty.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it decent due to various modes like looper mode that enhance the experience, others feel that multiplayer lacks sufficient replay value.
“From my limited exposure to multiplayer with a few IRL friends, it's decently fun to do multiplayer, but lacks replayability.”
“Decent replayability.”
“It has difficulty, and a different approach to the regular voyage and endless modes with looper mode, which adds more replay value.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players report improved performance when disabling in-game music, others criticize the graphics as subpar. Overall, the game's performance is generally considered adequate for a 2D title.
“Performance is obviously good since it is a 2D game.”
“In fact, my own performance in levels increased when I turned it off and just played random music or a podcast.”
“Awful graphic performance and nothing like beauty.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly as familiarity with patterns leads to repetitive gameplay. The limited music selection, with only five songs for each mode, further contributes to the monotony over time.
“Once you know every pattern and what to do, it gets really tedious.”
“The music gets tedious after a while; there are only 5 songs, one for each mode.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is minimalistic and straightforward, intentionally avoiding complex narratives or high-definition graphics to keep the focus on gameplay rather than storytelling.
“The story is so simplistic that it feels like an afterthought, lacking any depth or engagement.”
“There are no stunning, high-definition graphics to distract you from the game, nor is there a story to get bogged down with.”
“The narrative is weak and fails to draw players in, leaving the experience feeling hollow.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely considered lacking, with only a few moments of amusement, such as the character "looper." However, many players find the humor becomes monotonous over time, leading to boredom.
