Pixel Gun 3D - FPS Shooter
Get on Play Store"Pixel Gun 3D - FPS Shooter" is a first-person shooter game with 11 online and offline modes. The game boasts exceptional gameplay, perfect visuals, and good music, but is disturbed by frequent ads and bugs. It offers an intriguing story and is both very funny and highly emotional, but requires lots of grinding. The game allows for both multiplayer and single-player experiences, appealing to a wide range of player preferences.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- monetization594 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who describe it as heavily reliant on ads and microtransactions, leading to a "pay-to-win" environment. Many players express frustration over the frequency of ads, which interrupt gameplay and often result in crashes, while others feel that the in-game purchases are overpriced and necessary to compete effectively. Overall, the consensus is that the game's monetization strategy detracts from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable for free-to-play users.
“This game has no ads unless you want to watch one for a small prize, unlike most mobile games.”
“Almost no ads, huge selections of maps, gamemodes, updates and weapons, a lot of players and a lot of fun.”
“I respect that fact that you guys have to make money with in-app purchases and how that's just a fact of life for mobile games, but after the most recent update where I returned to the game from a while away, I was barraged with like 20 different offers.”
“The game is very pay to win these days and trying to unlock things without watching a butt load of ads or paying is stupid.”
“The amount of ads you have to watch to do anything is insane.”
“This game is a 100% cash grab...when it comes to in game purchase this game is 10 times worse than EA...you gotta pay $50 to buy a virtual item!!”
- graphics535 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed response from users, with many praising their quality and design, often likening them to a more polished version of Minecraft's aesthetic. However, several players have expressed frustration over performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices, and have requested options to adjust graphic settings to reduce lag. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is a strong desire for optimization and customization to enhance the gaming experience.
“The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is so fun, and best of all, it's not pay to win.”
“The graphics are incredible, there is a variety of minigames, I just love it.”
“The graphics are great, along with the controls.”
“The graphics became so high that my signal and my RAM can't handle it anymore, also ads after playing and quitting the game always showing, you need to purchase to permanently remove them.”
“Even on the lowest graphic settings it still remains unplayable.”
“I would love to see what it would look like with realistic graphics though.”
- gameplay475 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging graphics, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players. However, many users express frustration with the pay-to-win elements, unbalanced matchmaking, and frequent crashes, which detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the variety of weapons and game modes, others feel that recent updates have negatively impacted the core gameplay, leading to a less enjoyable experience compared to earlier versions.
“The gameplay is phenomenal.”
“Gameplay is fun but I ended up killing so many people that it started matching me with people who were 10 or more levels higher than me.”
“The gameplay is smooth, the customization is nothing short of legendary.”
“Easy to master, but pay-to-win mechanics make it extremely hard later on in the game.”
“The game just got so much worse; auto-ranked matches are gone, so you're in a lobby with level 100 players while you're level 10. Gameplay in general is just bad; half the matches you play, you're just going to lose unless you pay money!”
“The gameplay is so laggy it's absolutely unplayable!!!”
- stability326 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The stability of Pixel Gun 3D has been widely criticized by users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues during loading screens, particularly at 75% to 90%, and encounter freezing during matches, especially in campaign mode. Overall, the game is described as increasingly unstable, with a pressing need for bug fixes and optimizations to improve the user experience.
“It has no glitches and it's satisfying.”
“Game play is smooth and has no glitches I can see.”
“Absolutely amazing no glitches and no lag also addictive.”
“Just started and did the tutorial but then every time I start it up it forces me to do the team fight on Arabian Dust but either just crashes or freezes on the loading screen, making it that I can't even play it right now.”
“The game freezes at 90% in the loading screen and crashes afterwards.”
“Every time I load it up it goes to 81% but then it freezes and loads and keeps repeating over and over again and still can't play.”
- story208 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its creativity and engaging elements, while others criticize its difficulty and bugs that hinder progress. Some users enjoy the offline campaign mode and its unique missions, but express frustration over the need to achieve high scores to unlock new content, as well as issues with game stability and pay-to-win mechanics. Overall, while the story is seen as a highlight for some, it is marred by technical problems and a perceived lack of support for casual players.
“The storyline in the campaign is interesting and engaging, making it a fun experience to play through.”
“The story mode is very good with unique bosses for each level, adding depth to the gameplay.”
“I love the story mode cliffhangers that make you come to the play store every day to see if there's an update to the story mode.”
“The story mode is short and I finished it in 3 days.”
“The campaign's dead, with terrible story writing.”
“The story mode took 2 years to complete and it was complete garbage and took a lot of work to unlock.”
- grinding194 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a significant and often frustrating aspect, with many players expressing dissatisfaction over the excessive time required to earn in-game currency and unlock weapons. While some players find enjoyment in the grind, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game has become increasingly pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete without investing substantial time or money. Overall, the grinding experience is described as tedious, repetitive, and often unrewarding, leading to a decline in enjoyment for many long-time players.
“There were still a lot of weapons, the weapons weren't grindy at all.”
“Wayyyyyyyy to p2w, way too many weapons, not grindy enough (too easy to get items).”
“After investing many hours and $$$, not to be able to play with the rewards you're supposed to get after grinding events is so frustrating.”
“Winning is determined by obtaining money exclusive stuff, earning in-game currency is tedious, the balancing is broken, and the game's mechanics are a grindy mess.”
“The game is more pay to win than ever and the amount of overpowered weapons and grinding for just a few dozen coins is just ridiculous.”
- optimization80 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, particularly for its performance on lower-end devices, leading to issues like lag, stuttering, and overheating. Many players report that while the game can run smoothly on high-end phones, it struggles on older models, with a lack of adjustable graphics settings exacerbating the problem. Overall, there is a strong demand for optimization updates to improve performance and reduce crashes, especially for users with mid-range and low-end devices.
“I love the gameplay of this game and I've been playing it for 4 years now, but I downloaded it on my new phone and I have a bug that makes it seem like I'm lagging when I am not. It runs smoothly when I aim with scopes and use gadgets and switch weapons, but please get this fixed. I will gladly give this game the 5 stars it deserves if it does get fixed.”
“Amazing gameplay and performance, both online and offline.”
“I played this game for 9 months; everything is great with 1000+ unique weapons, many cool maps, game modes, and gadgets, but it is very pay-to-win. I quit this game because I was tired of pay-to-win players and the game just being really hard to grind after reaching the max level. It also needs to be optimized; I know my phone has 4GB RAM, but many people with really good phones still experience big FPS drops and lag.”
“The game has a very poor matchmaking system where you will randomly go up against level 65 when you're level 40, and the fact that the game pretty much begs you for money whenever you start it up with popups, plus very poor optimization.”
“I really used to like this game but they kept adding features and made this game really unoptimized, so now I can't even play it.”
“It would be fun if it didn't run at 2fps on anything that's not an iPad; horrendous optimization, no graphics settings.”
- music51 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players enjoying the nostalgic and relaxing soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience. However, there are frequent reports of technical issues, such as music continuing to play after exiting the game or glitches causing the music to distort, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some players appreciate the variety of music across different maps, others express a desire for more music choices and improved audio quality.
“But still it's a great game and I really like the song of Paradise Resort; it's really peaceful.”
“The background music is so iconic to me.”
“I've been playing this game since I had my first tablet, and even today the game still holds up and appeals to all players; the gameplay is intense and the music is enjoyable.”
“The game is absolutely trash, by the fact that this game is a buy to win game, the graphics are horrible, and the music is terrible, all the maps suck, and now you have to spend 10 gems to open a chest!”
“Also, this game has worse music quality than a school play with no microphones.”
“The lobby music is terrible.”
- humor34 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often highlighted as a nostalgic and enjoyable aspect, with players recalling funny glitches, amusing mini-games, and the overall lightheartedness of the community. However, many also express frustration over the game's shift towards pay-to-win mechanics and unbalanced gameplay, which detracts from the fun and humor they once experienced. Overall, while the game still elicits laughter and fond memories, its current state has led to mixed feelings about its comedic value.
“Sure, there are a few funny glitches here and there.”
“It's very creative how they have all these fun and funny gadgets and weapons.”
“It's funny when people roleplay; they say random things.”
“I remember when this game used to be actually fun, you know, back when they didn't have the battle pass and you had to level up to get rewards. You just played, and now it's as boring as hell. You have to grind way more than you had to, and the game is just overall not funny anymore. You ruined this game.”
“Also, this game takes up so much storage, it's not funny!”
“Not funny.”
- emotional13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, reminiscing about their childhood and the joy it once brought them, often leading to feelings of nostalgia and sadness when faced with changes or technical issues. Many share experiences of frustration and heartbreak over lost accounts, removed maps, and gameplay changes that detract from their fond memories, resulting in a mix of love for the game and disappointment in its current state. Overall, the emotional responses highlight a strong attachment to the game's past, coupled with a sense of loss and longing for the experiences that made it special.
“This has been the best game I've played since I was 9. I know some of them quit playing because of how many updates this game had, but for me, it's still as fun as the old days. When I checked the game one last time and opened all the game modes, I remembered all of them and had a flashback of me doing the campaigns and stuff, and it made me cry.”
“Love the game, been a player for a while now, but it really upsets me that they removed all the good maps. You have no idea how devastating it was coming back only to see that some of the best Pixelgun maps were just gone. It's heartbreaking, as if I'm throwing my whole childhood away.”
“Best game ever! I cried like three times because I lost my account like three times, but it's an awesome game. I also love Call of Duty; I like shooting games like this.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the replayability of the game enhanced by its engaging mechanics and diverse game modes, making it addictive and enjoyable to revisit. However, concerns about performance and optimization may affect the overall experience for some users.
“As I've played more through the 'new pixel gun', I can see that it's more playable with less pay-to-win; very convenient now.”
“The mechanics are beyond stellar and the game modes are endlessly addicting and replayable on any occasion.”
“The game is not very smooth and optimized like it used to be; please make it more playable.”
“This would make the game so much more playable for people.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has evolved from a vibrant and enjoyable experience to a more competitive environment, with some players feeling it has lost its original charm and aesthetic appeal. While the game still offers beautiful visuals and a fun atmosphere, there are concerns about map variety and balance, leading to mixed feelings among users. Overall, the atmosphere is described as fun and engaging, but some players long for a return to its earlier style.
“The game was very atmospheric, very beautiful and fun... it was very competitive, amazing in everything, and I loved it... now the game is just not the same.”
“Great game, love the weapon choice and fun atmosphere. The only thing is the maps are all quite boring after a while; I would like to see more cyber city ones like some that are already there and better maps for snipers. Otherwise, great game, highly suggest you play it.”
“This game also lost its pixel gun atmosphere, and it's trying to be Fortnite. All these advanced things have been added, like tokens, tickets, passes, gun parts, and pets.”
