Pixel Happy Game Girls

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Pixel Happy Game Girls is a single player action game. It was developed by Pixel Happy Projects and was released on December 16, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

In this cute visual novel: Your childhood friend Masako invites you to work at her indie game studio, and help accomplish her dreams. You soon learn that making a game is harder than it sounds.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The art style is cute and colorful, appealing to fans of the anime aesthetic.
The game offers a wholesome and fun experience, reminiscent of slice-of-life anime.
Some players found it enjoyable as a short, light-hearted visual novel with relatable themes for game developers.

The writing and dialogue are poorly executed, lacking depth and coherence.
The game is very short and feels incomplete, ending abruptly without a satisfying conclusion.
Many players feel it doesn't belong on Steam, as it resembles an e-book rather than a traditional game.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as a lighthearted and enjoyable experience, particularly appealing to game developers who can relate to its themes. While it features charming art and a pleasant soundtrack, some reviewers wished for a deeper exploration of game development challenges rather than a focus on slice-of-life elements, noting a lack of conflict or climax. Overall, it is seen as a fun, albeit brief, narrative that leaves players wanting more.
- “It's a good filler with nice art/soundtrack and a somewhat funny story you can just sit back and have fun with.”
- “As a loving and caring game dev myself with a passionate team, I can relate to the story and know where they are getting at and where it was heading; it certainly is a fun and great short story where game developers can relate to, such as I and many more.”
- “I kinda wished it tackled more into problems of game developing more than having a fun and cute story, but nonetheless, I wasn't disappointed one bit, and had fun playing the game and had me smiling at certain points throughout!”
- “It ends at what feels like the first part of the first chapter, and I hope they make a part 2 continuing the story.”
- “It's a pretty cute visual novel; I like the art style, but I think it focused a bit too much on common slice-of-life occurrences over game design. There's not really any conflict or climax to the story, but you do get to know the characters better, though, so that's cool.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as light and enjoyable, providing a fun experience without taking itself too seriously. While the story may not be groundbreaking, it serves as a pleasant filler complemented by appealing art and soundtrack.
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 3 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
- “It's a good filler with nice art, soundtrack, and a somewhat funny story you can just sit back and have fun with.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's wholesome art style and the emotional connection it fosters, highlighting the passion and dedication of the development team despite facing challenges. This sense of authenticity and teamwork resonates deeply, enhancing the overall emotional experience of the game.
- “It honestly feels great and wholesome seeing a team of passionate developers work together to create their game and share it with the public, despite facing challenges with budgeting and game development.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their cute and wholesome art style, which complements the anime aesthetic of the visual novel. However, some users feel that the focus on slice-of-life elements detracts from game design and the overall narrative tension.
- “I really like the art style; it's not too flashy and feels wholesome for an anime.”
- “It's a pretty cute visual novel. I like the art style, but I think it focused a bit too much on common slice-of-life occurrences rather than on game design. There's not really any conflict or climax to the story, but you do get to know the characters better, which is cool.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal and unengaging, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience. Users express disappointment in the quality of the writing, questioning how such content was approved for release on platforms like Steam.
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print. This poses the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or even 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for being a pleasant complement to the overall experience, featuring a nice soundtrack that enhances the art and adds to the lighthearted, humorous narrative. It serves as an enjoyable backdrop that allows players to relax and have fun.
- “It's a good filler with a nice soundtrack that complements the art and adds to the somewhat funny story, allowing you to just sit back and have fun.”