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."
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Reviews
- Addictive gameplay with a simple concept that is 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 fun for players.
- Frustrating controls and sensitivity issues can lead to unfair deaths and hinder gameplay.
- Limited number of obstacles and repetitive gameplay may lead to boredom after extended play.
- Multiplayer functionality is problematic, with issues recognizing controllers and lack of online co-op.
- music92 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 3 % 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 reviewers note that the limited number of tracks (only five) can lead to repetitiveness, diminishing the overall enjoyment over time. Despite this, the soundtrack is often described as top-notch and fitting, contributing significantly to the game's appeal, especially for those who appreciate the interaction between music and gameplay.
“The soundtrack is top-notch, the game has production value, it's just good.”
“Accompanied by colorful backgrounds and a superb soundtrack, this game is a must in my book.”
“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.”
“Additionally, the audiovisuals feel very sparse, with dubstep music and the typical Unity engine simple shapes and flat backgrounds. This leads to a very repetitive rinse-and-repeat type experience that always ends up looking the same.”
- gameplay50 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 6 % 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 music, though the difficulty can be rage-inducing, requiring short bursts of play to avoid stress. Overall, it appeals to fans of similar games like Super Hexagon, offering a fun and time-consuming experience.
“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.”
“Simple yet highly addictive gameplay.”
“If you like games with simple, addictive gameplay and punishing difficulty, get this game.”
“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 of 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.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as having a cool and stylistic aesthetic, characterized by simple shapes and flat backgrounds typical of the Unity engine. While some players appreciate the minimalist visuals and find them fitting for the gameplay, others criticize the graphics for being repetitive and lacking in high-definition detail, leading to a perception of poor performance. Overall, the visuals evoke a mixed response, with some enjoying the simplicity and others finding them underwhelming.
“The game has a great soundtrack, graphics are cool and stylistic while keeping simplicity.”
“Great visuals.”
“The aesthetic is really nice.”
“Additionally, the audiovisuals feel very sparse, with dubstep music and the typical Unity engine simple shapes and flat backgrounds. This leads to 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.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it fun in multiplayer settings, others feel it lacks long-term engagement. However, the inclusion of different modes, such as looper mode, offers additional replay value and variety.
“It has difficulty, and a different approach to the regular voyage and endless modes with looper mode, which adds more replay value.”
“Decent replayability.”
“Decent replayability.”
“From my limited exposure to multiplayer with a few IRL friends, it's decently fun to do multiplayer, but lacks replayability.”
“It has difficulty, and a different approach to the regular voyage and endless modes with looper mode which adds more replay value.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for poor graphic performance, with users noting it lacks visual appeal. However, some players report that their gameplay performance improved when distractions like music were turned off, suggesting that the game's optimization is adequate for a 2D title. Overall, while the graphics may disappoint, the performance remains stable.
“Performance is obviously good since it is a 2D game.”
“Awful graphic performance and nothing like a beauty.”
“In fact, my own performance in levels increased when I turned it off and just played random music or a podcast.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly as they become familiar with the patterns and strategies required. The limited variety in music, with only five songs available for each mode, further contributes to the repetitiveness of the experience.
“Once you know every pattern and what to do, it gets really tedious.”
“The music becomes tedious after a while, with only 5 songs available, one for each mode.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is minimalistic and straightforward, intentionally avoiding complex narratives or high-definition graphics to keep the focus on gameplay.
“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 compelling story to immerse yourself in.”
“The narrative is so weak that it fails to capture any interest or emotional investment.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely centered around the character "Looper," which some players find amusing; however, the overall comedic elements can become monotonous and lead to boredom over time.
