Pixel Town: Akanemachi Sideshow
- May 24, 2024
- Sprite Hills
Get on SteamFuu has turned her back on her clan and left Akanemachi with her 'big brother' for a holiday destination on a small, scenic island. Everything's looking good... Until they're trapped by a magical barrier and unable to leave. Now Fuu must find the source of the barrier and escape, but the beautiful island has many ugly secrets. She will need help to both uncover and defeat them. Help people, un…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Attractive and detailed pixel art scenes that enhance the nostalgic feel of the game.
- Engaging exploration gameplay that keeps players intrigued and invested in uncovering secrets.
- Multiple endings and various side quests that add depth and replayability.
- The story is simple and often feels secondary to the sexual content, lacking depth and complexity.
- No options menu on the main screen and no mouse support, making controls less intuitive.
- Quality of multi-partner sex scenes can vary, with some lacking detail compared to solo scenes.
- story25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as interesting yet simple, following a familiar formula without significant plot twists, which may disappoint players seeking depth. While it offers multiple endings and side quests that enhance replayability, the narrative often takes a backseat to exploration and NPC interactions, making it feel secondary at times. Overall, it provides enough intrigue to keep players engaged, especially those familiar with the series, but may not satisfy those looking for a more serious or complex storyline.
“The story follows the same formula as the prequel in that it doesn't feature any plot twists or anything that wows you, but it's good enough to keep you entertained.”
“Despite being lighter than previous installments, the story offers enough intrigue and variety to keep players engaged.”
“As the latest and concluding installment in the series, it ties up the story nicely, providing closure and satisfaction for long-time fans.”
“I watched the first two scenes and the final scene when you lose, and that's it. I skipped all the others because, first, they are terrible, second, they are disgusting, and third, they appear all the time. The characters have nothing special, the quests are often unintuitive (I spent two hours trying to figure out what to do), the combat and movement are clunky, and the story could have been the only interesting part, but beyond that, it's basically what I expected: a mess.”
“The story of the game is quite simple compared to previous installments, as it starts with the protagonist going to an island controlled by a cult and ending up trapped inside a spiritual barrier that forces her to stay until she can figure out how to overcome it.”
“Although the protagonist spends most of the time going from one place to another and talking to NPCs who only tell her irrelevant information about their daily lives and some rumors to complete side missions, the main plot is left in the background.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers an engaging exploration experience, requiring players to interact with NPCs, uncover secrets, and complete quests, while also allowing for customization of the protagonist. Although it retains similarities to its prequels, the addition of gathering virtue adds a new layer to progression. The combination of accessible mechanics and nostalgic pixel art enhances the overall enjoyment, making it a memorable experience.
“The game's engaging exploration-based gameplay and well-crafted pixel art scenes make it a standout experience.”
“The nostalgic sensation brought by the pixel art, combined with the fresh content and polished gameplay, ensures that 'Pixel Town: Akanemachi Sideshow' is a memorable experience.”
“Engaging exploration gameplay that keeps players intrigued and invested in uncovering secrets.”
“Gameplay-wise, it isn't much different from the prequels aside from having to gather virtue from doing people a solid to progress.”
“The game offers several hours of gameplay, depending on the player's pace in exploring different story paths and scenes.”
“The simple gameplay of exploration doesn't have voice acting.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a distinctive pixel art style that remains consistent with its predecessor, though the hand-drawn character portraits are seen as a downgrade. Improvements are noted in the quality of pixel art animations, particularly in the sex scenes, which are praised for their enhanced detail. Overall, while the visuals are attractive, they maintain a simplistic approach in character design.
“This game still retains the characteristic pixel art style, but improves the quality of the portraits and especially the spicy animations.”
“The game has three different window types from 4:3 to 16:9 in full screen, and in each case, the graphics are well executed with no deformations in the pixel art.”
“The graphics are quite similar to other games, featuring simplified character sprites with a pixel art silhouette, but there is a noticeable improvement in the sex scenes, which showcase higher quality pixel art and allow for a greater immersion in the scenes.”
“As for the visuals, they are a bit of a mixed bag because the hand-drawn character portraits aren't as good as the pixel art ones from the prequel, while the pixel art sex scenes are as great as ever.”
“This game still retains the pixel art style so characteristic, but it needs improvement in the quality of the portraits and especially in the spicy animations.”
“As for the graphics of the game, they are quite similar to other games, with simplified character sprites and a pixel art silhouette. The only noticeable improvement is in the sex scenes, which have higher quality pixel art, and the characters are closer to enjoy the scene.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to multiple endings and diverse story outcomes influenced by player choices. The inclusion of various side quests further enhances the depth and encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different character interactions and story paths.
“Multiple endings and various side quests that add depth and replayability.”
“High replay value with different story paths and character interactions.”
“Various story outcomes based on player choices, increasing replayability.”
“Replay value is quite low, as the game doesn't offer much incentive to play through again.”
“While there are multiple endings, the lack of significant differences in gameplay makes replayability feel limited.”
“The game has multiple endings and various side quests, but they don't add enough depth to encourage replaying.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any significant technical issues reported by users.
“The game runs smoothly without major technical issues.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game manages resources, ensuring a stable frame rate throughout.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are largely unremarkable, with many reviewers noting that they are similar to those in previous titles, and the absence of voice acting further diminishes the audio experience.
“In the sound section, there is really nothing to highlight; both the music and the sound effects are the same as in previous games, and this title does not have voice acting.”
“The music feels repetitive and uninspired, lacking any memorable themes or engaging melodies.”
“Overall, the soundtrack fails to enhance the gameplay experience, making it feel flat and uninteresting.”
