Pixel Survival Game 2
- September 16, 2016
- Cowbeans
"Pixel Survival Game 2" is a casual offline and online action survival game, where you fight, loot, and craft to advance. The game boasts beautiful visuals and interesting game mechanics, but is marred by frequent bugs and grinding. Although it claims to have a delightful story, it is disturbingly interrupted by intrusive ads. Overall, it's a decent game for fans of the genre looking for a time-killer, but it has room for improvement.
Reviews
- monetization238 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Players report frequent issues with ad rewards not functioning, leading to frustration as they are unable to earn gems or access in-game benefits. While some users acknowledge the need for ad revenue in free-to-play games, many feel that the current implementation is overly aggressive and detracts significantly from the overall experience.
“Free-to-play games rely on in-game purchases to further update the game.”
“Can't seem to get past a menu entirely designed for me to make in-game purchases.”
“Needs less in-game purchases.”
“The game is fun but I put 3 stars because there are so many ads.”
“This game used to be good, but now... ads don't work for the chest and free gems, and you can't save your character's or account progress on Google Play Games. Damn, this is so trash.”
“I can't open the ad chest, before it crashes me now it just doesn't show up any ads.”
- graphics78 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users, with many praising the pixel art style and nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic 2D games like Terraria. While some players appreciate the overall aesthetic and detail, others criticize certain elements as being too pixelated or lacking polish. Overall, the graphics are generally seen as enjoyable and fitting for the game's style, though there are calls for improvements and updates.
“This game is awesome and great like how amazing it is, how pixel graphics like this can be enjoyable too.”
“Best game ever! I love the graphics and the reality this game has. Thank you for making this game.”
“Amazing graphics and animation movement, also really addictive.”
“This game is terrible; the graphics look like monkey poop smeared all over the screen.”
“Not good graphics.”
“Cant fight with friends and the graphics are too pixelated.”
- grinding75 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game is heavily grind-focused, which can be both enjoyable and frustrating for players. While many appreciate the fun of grinding, especially with friends, they also express concerns about bugs, glitches, and the lack of a cloud save feature, which can lead to lost progress. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant part of the experience, but it may deter those who prefer quicker progression or less repetitive gameplay.
“Just a piece of advice: the erbium drop rate is too rare, and the crafting rate feels like gambling. If you're not into grinding, you might want to take a break for a while.”
“The only downside of this game is that it is quite grindy and a bit pay to win.”
“It's extremely difficult to progress in the game on your own, whether that is material farming, boss fighting, or even crafting and completing missions.”
“The game feels too grindy and I can only advance through other players giving me stuff.”
- story66 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story and quest system receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the concept but expressing frustration over the lack of guidance and the difficulty of progressing through missions. Users frequently request more quests, clearer instructions, and a more engaging storyline, as the current gameplay often feels grindy and repetitive. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, there is a strong desire for improvements in quest variety and narrative depth.
“I love the game, unlocking characters as you do quests is awesome but will quests unlock more books other than 1 and 2?”
“Honestly at first I was at a loss of what to do but with walking around, grinding, and doing quests, the game became fun, hard, and sometimes frustrating; however, the reward was so much greater.”
“I loved the game; its missions are a bit grindy but interesting.”
“Basic, it's got a great item system, but no juice, no story.. just kill and loot, craft and kill, loot and build, you'll be spending most of your days chopping trees and mining for ores or herbs (yeah, you mine plants too).”
“It doesn't even give you directions on how to play and it's impossible to do the missions.”
“Needs game improvement, storyline, fps rates and more specific tutorial that really offers game instructions.”
- gameplay57 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it fun and addictive, reminiscent of titles like Terraria and Minecraft. However, there are significant concerns regarding account recovery, progress saving across devices, and the repetitive nature of certain mechanics, particularly the reliance on ads for resources. Additionally, players have noted issues with balance in multiplayer gameplay, crafting difficulties, and the need for improved trading systems.
“The gameplay is so addicting; the graphics are kinda low, but I don't care about that.”
“Great gameplay, simple but yet keeps me playing for hours.”
“I absolutely invite those who love playing pixelated games to this one because it is very catchy and it has amazing gameplay.”
“However, your progression in the game heavily relies on multiplayer gameplay.”
“The gameplay gets insanely repetitive very quickly due to the fact that you need to watch around 100 ads or spend your money.”
“Not much of a 'fun game.' I played for about 1 hour and couldn't see any other reasons to play it. All you can do is die, respawn, and hope to accumulate enough resources to maybe buy better armor or weapons. There wasn't a tutorial for as far as I could see; if so, the tutorial may have been there but wasn't very helpful for simple mechanics or crafting recipes.”
- stability38 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous stability issues, particularly in multiplayer mode, with players reporting frequent glitches, bugs, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. While many enjoy the game's concept and features, the prevalence of technical problems, such as lost items and account issues, significantly detracts from the overall experience. Players express a strong desire for updates to address these stability concerns, as they believe the game has great potential if these issues are resolved.
“It is very interesting, and there are no glitches; it's a 10 out of 10.”
“There are too many glitches for such a simple game.”
“It's too buggy; I tried to buy something, it took my money without giving me the item, and when I try to log in to my account, it gets cleared and keeps crashing.”
“The game is great, but there are a lot of glitches and bugs that need to be fixed.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players expressing a desire for new tracks, particularly in the main and multiplayer modes, as the current soundtrack is seen as outdated and repetitive. Some users appreciate the existing music but request options to disable it, while others criticize it as one of the game's weakest aspects. There is a clear call for fresh, engaging music to enhance the gaming experience and attract more players.
“Good music.”
“It's really good! I don't know why other people hated this game. It would be great if you added a watch ad icon, a feature to add friends through the online player list in the lobby, and an option to disable the music. Keep up the good work!”
“Needs better controls and please add different music.”
“Worst soundtrack ever.”
“Bad, it's difficult to invite someone as a friend in a multiplayer game and a rip-off of Terraria with bad music.”
“One problem I encountered is that the music won't stay off; if I shut it off through options.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, often highlighting amusing experiences such as account mishaps and unexpected in-game events. The game's comedic elements, including quirky group names and funny situations, contribute to its appeal as an entertaining time killer, making it enjoyable for both online and offline play. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that enhances the gaming experience.
“Highkey this game is so funny, bro! Like omg, you just need to try it out.”
“This game is hilarious! The controls are fine, it's a good time killer, and it's for both online and offline play.”
“Your group name is funny; it's like moo beans.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often feeling heartbroken over lost accounts and items due to bugs and crashes. The frustration of losing hard-earned achievements and the desire for features like cloud saving highlight the game's impact on their gaming experience, leading to moments of sadness and disappointment. Overall, the emotional investment in the game is significant, with players experiencing both joy and distress.
“This game is extraordinary. I played it a year ago, and it's fun because it's getting updates. However, I wish they would add cloud save to recover your account when you delete the game. Losing my account multiple times has been kind of heartbreaking.”
“I think it is great, but I got the master key in the daily spin and didn't receive it. I was so excited, but when I saw nothing, I got super sad and cried a bit. Can you please, please, please give me a master key?”
“Yes, I cried when the one guy who made this told me... utterly heartbroken because I spent hours for those tokens.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users note that while the game is enjoyable, it lacks replayability, particularly after being outmatched by a skilled player.
“Fun but has no replayability once you get outmatched by a skilled player.”
“After completing the game, there’s little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of varied content makes it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have numerous bugs and requires significant optimization improvements to enhance overall performance.
“There are still many bugs and optimizations that this game needs!”
“The game runs poorly on mid-range hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times really hinder the overall experience.”