Pixel Speedrun
- May 21, 2021
- vendara
- 18h median play time
Get on Steam"Pixel Speedrun" is a challenging platformer game now available on Steam, originally starting as a successful small project. The game features new levels, obstacles, and a proper timer to track your progress. Endscreen stats and graphs allow for comparison of your run to your personal best, providing a fun and engaging experience for players. Thank you to the supportive community for helping to bring this game to Steam!
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Reviews
- The game is fun and simple, making it a great choice for casual play and speedrunning.
- The community is friendly and supportive, with helpful developers who respond quickly to issues.
- It has good potential for challenge, with mechanics that allow for optimization and competition.
- The game lacks content, with only 40 levels and no additional game modes or features compared to the free version on Construct.
- Frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as unreliable double jumps and punishing gravity, detract from the experience.
- Many players feel the game is too short, with some completing it in under 30 minutes, leading to disappointment.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the optimization aspect of the game engaging, likening it to a fun puzzle that encourages exploration and experimentation.
“Each optimization is a fun puzzle to explore.”
“The game encourages players to think critically about resource management and efficiency.”
“Finding the best optimization strategies adds a layer of depth to the gameplay.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Gameplay features simple controls that can be misleading due to inertia and occasional issues with double jumps. The game offers a variety of mechanics that support the potential for numerous additional levels, catering to a broad range of difficulty.
“The controls are simple and effective, though the inertia can be deceiving and double jumps can sometimes fail. There are plenty of game mechanics in place, allowing for dozens of additional levels with a wide margin for difficulty.”
“The controls are simple and okay, but the inertia can be deceiving, and the double jumps often fail, which can be frustrating.”
“While there are enough game mechanics to allow for dozens of additional levels, the gameplay feels unbalanced and lacks polish.”
“The gameplay is hindered by inconsistent controls and a lack of challenge, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the game would benefit from the addition of a background soundtrack, suggesting that the current audio experience lacks depth and could enhance immersion.
“The background music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, making each moment feel unique and immersive.”
“The music selection is fantastic, adding depth and emotion to every scene.”
“Some background soundtrack would be a plus.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The sound effects are underwhelming and don't enhance the gameplay.”
