Pixel Fixel

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"Pixel Fixel" is a relaxing color-matching game that offers hundreds of levels to restore mixed-color gradients. With the ability to create and share custom levels, the game provides endless hours of soothing and rewarding gameplay. The game is completely free, with no in-app purchases or advertisements, and is available on Steam at . **Summary**: In "Pixel Fixel," players restore color-gradients across hundreds of levels, gaining a keen eye for color and experiencing a soothing, fulfilling experience. With custom level creation and sharing, the game ensures endless hours of enjoyment.

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Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews

music6 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game is incredibly relaxing and provides a unique way to exercise memory and color recognition.
It features beautiful visuals and calming sound design, making it a pleasant experience to play.
The gameplay is simple yet addictive, with a gradual increase in difficulty that keeps players engaged.

The game lacks a colorblind mode, which can make it challenging for players with color vision deficiencies.
Some players find the later levels to be excessively difficult and tedious, requiring many moves to solve.
There are occasional audio issues, such as distracting sound effects that can disrupt the calming experience.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to serve as a relaxing background that enhances focus, making it ideal for various activities like listening to podcasts or winding down. Users appreciate the variety of options available, though many prefer the default tracks, and some suggest the addition of a mute option for those who may find it distracting. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds to the overall experience.
- “My favorite part is probably the music, honestly.”
- “If you're looking for a podcast companion that keeps your mind free to focus on what you're listening to, something to wind down to while enjoying music in the background, or just to keep you busy while waiting for something else as a cute little time filler - it might be just the perfect candidate for any of these roles.”
- “I like the various options for background pictures/music, but think the defaults are the best choice anyway.”
- “If you get distracted by your phone, the music would put you to sleep!”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their incredible quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Users appreciate the visual execution, which complements the unique puzzle mechanics, making it a standout in the genre.
- “While simple in concept, the gameplay is like nothing I've ever seen in other puzzle games, and the visuals are incredible!”
- “Sure, it might be a little too much for my rather incapable brain, but I really enjoy everything about it: the audio, the visuals, the execution, and the puzzles themselves.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its unique and innovative approach to puzzle mechanics, particularly in how it creatively mixes colors, offering a relaxing experience. The visuals complement the gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “While simple in concept, the gameplay is like nothing I've ever seen in other puzzle games, and the visuals are incredible!”
- “Everything about the main gameplay just screams relaxing.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable at lower levels with simpler board sizes, but as the levels increase in complexity and size, the experience becomes tedious and overly time-consuming, particularly with excessive moves required to complete puzzles.
- “They were fun when levels were on 2 x 3 boards or 4 x 5 boards, but now that they're 83,535 by 45,345, it just gets tedious to spend 434 moves solving a puzzle.”
monetization
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The monetization model is praised for being extremely generous, making it easy for players to try the game with minimal investment. Overall, users find the approach to be user-friendly and accessible.
- “The monetization model is extremely generous, and you are just a couple of clicks away from giving it a try.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a light-hearted and relaxing presentation, providing a laid-back experience for players. It boasts stable performance and a variety of difficulty levels, allowing for customization to suit individual preferences and skill levels.
- “Pleasant light-hearted presentation, relaxing and laid-back atmosphere, spotless performance and stability (as expected), good range of difficulty levels with additional venues to fine-tune the experience to the liking and skill of the player.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring a smooth and stable performance that enhances the light-hearted and relaxing atmosphere. Additionally, it offers a good range of difficulty levels and customization options, allowing players to tailor their experience to their preferences and skill levels.
- “Pleasant light-hearted presentation, relaxing and laid-back atmosphere, spotless performance and stability (as expected), good range of difficulty levels with additional venues to fine-tune the experience to the liking and skill of the player.”