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Pixboy

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58%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:music
89% User Score Based on 9 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

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About Pixboy

Pixboy is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Oaky Games and was released on August 7, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Pixboy is a 2D platformer in old-school colors that gives you the true retro vibes. There are 40 hand-crafted levels, 30 enemies, 150+ secret rooms, and 24 color themes resembling old devices from the previous century. Explore 4 different worlds with unique mechanics, fight with enemies (or show them mercy to get a special Pacifist Badge!), try to beat speedrun thresholds set by ruthless authors, …

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 9 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
  • Great retro style and pixel art that appeals to fans of classic platformers like Rayman and Super Meat Boy.
  • Offers plenty of content, including hidden areas, challenges for completionists, and creative level design.
  • Fair difficulty level with a clear introduction to gameplay mechanics, making it suitable for both casual players and speedrunners.
  • Visuals can be overly aggressive on the eyes, and sound effects may be sharp and inconsistent in volume.
  • Secret rooms lack visual cues, leading to frustrating gameplay as players must randomly check walls to find hidden areas.
  • Level design feels simplistic and can become tedious, especially with low difficulty making the game feel like a chore.

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for its frustrating implementation of secret rooms, requiring players to interact with every wall to uncover hidden areas, which detracts from the overall experience. However, the game does effectively introduce gameplay mechanics in a clear and accessible manner.

    • “The game provides an easy and clear way to introduce gameplay mechanics.”
    • “The introduction of gameplay mechanics is straightforward and user-friendly.”
    • “I appreciate how the game clearly explains its gameplay mechanics.”
    • “The way this game implements secret rooms just results in annoying gameplay.”
    • “If you want to 100% a level, you just need to run into every single wall to see if it is fake, which results in a very annoying gameplay experience.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -34% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally considered decent and enjoyable, though some users find the sound effects to be overly sharp and potentially irritating. Additionally, players suggest that having more control over sound and music volume could enhance the experience and justify a higher price point.

    • “The music is cool.”
    • “A few more game options, such as controlling sound and music volume independently, would make it even better and justify a higher price point.”
    • “The music is decent, but the sound effects are a bit sharp and can get annoying fast.”
    • “A few more game options (e.g., controlling sound and music volume independently) would make it even better and justify a higher price point.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging and funny story, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the overall experience.

    • “The game is filled with hilarious moments that kept me laughing throughout.”
    • “I loved the witty dialogue and clever puns that added a unique charm to the experience.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot-on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game feature a distinctive art style that is rich in detail, setting it apart from typical platformers.

    • “The game features a unique art style that truly stands out with its intricate details.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, bringing the vibrant world to life in a way that captivates players.”
    • “Every environment is beautifully crafted, showcasing a level of detail that enhances the overall experience.”

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is characterized as humorous, providing an entertaining and lighthearted narrative that engages players with its comedic elements.

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76%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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Pixboy is a arcade platformer game. Common tags for Pixboy include indie, precision platformer, 2d, exploration, pixel graphics and others.

Pixboy is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Pixboy was released on August 7, 2020.

Pixboy was developed by Oaky Games.

Pixboy has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Pixboy for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Pixboy is a single player game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Escape From Tethys, Dungeon of Zolthan, Voidwrought, Xeodrifter, Unbound:Worlds Apart and others.