PIXELMAN

About

"PIXELMAN is a retro-style action game where you play as the title character on a mission to rescue citizens of Pixville from the evil Baron Von Pixel. The game features simple controls, with the objective of rescuing citizens and avoiding obstacles to achieve high scores and make it to the online leaderboards. Gameplay is reminiscent of classic arcade games, requiring mastery of controls to excel."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game is simple and easy to play but hard to master, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
It offers a nostalgic retro pixel art style and engaging gameplay reminiscent of classic arcade games.
Many players found it addictive and fun, with a good sense of humor and challenging mechanics.

The game suffers from poor graphics and sound quality, which detracts from the overall experience.
It is criticized for being a mobile app poorly adapted for PC, lacking customization options and technical polish.
Some players found it repetitive and not suitable for long play sessions, suggesting it would be better as a mobile game.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The graphics have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, lacking customization options and resolution settings, which results in low-quality visuals. Reviewers noted that the graphics are basic and unattractive, with no depth, and expressed disappointment given the game's long development time. While some minor graphical details were appreciated, overall expectations for visual quality should be tempered.
- “Better graphics than Battlefield 5.”
- “Small graphical details every time you reach certain milestones.”
- “The graphics are very basic, so you shouldn't expect a lot on that score.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the mobile app or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The gameplay is straightforward and engaging, featuring simple mechanics where players fly upwards, avoid obstacles, and rescue various characters. It draws comparisons to popular titles like Flappy Bird and Jetpack Joyride, and is praised for being bug-free with real-time leaderboards, enhancing the overall experience.
- “It's bug-free, has real-time leaderboards following while playing (a feature you don't see in most games), and a solid gameplay experience.”
- “Engaging core mechanics, similar to Flappy Bird and Jetpack Joyride; simple but effective.”
- “The gameplay is simple, you just fly upwards, avoiding obstacles and saving men, women, cats, dogs, or flipping cows.”
- “It's bug-free, has real-time leaderboards while playing (something you don't see in most games), and a working gameplay.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of Pixelman has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers labeling it a poorly executed mobile app rather than a legitimate PC game. The developer's admission of the game's purpose as a card farming scheme further underscores its lack of value as a serious gaming experience. Overall, the game's monetization strategy has left players feeling exploited and disappointed.
- “Pixelman is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The game is an extremely poorly made mobile app hybrid of 'Flappy Bird' style endless runner and 2D arcade bullet hell shooter.”
- “The developer admits this is just a card farming cash grab with no real merit as a serious video game for gamers.”
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing, while others criticize it as awful and suggest that players would be better off using their own music instead. Overall, the soundtrack seems to lack appeal and fails to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The music and sound effects are awful.”
- “You'd rather have your own music in the background.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere against challenges. Players take on the role of Pixelman or Pixelgirl, embodying the hero's journey through various gameplay modes, including arcade and endless.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “As Pixelman - or Pixelgirl (as a female character is also provided) - you are the hero of the story, which you can play in arcade mode or endless mode.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users describing it as "funny" and enjoyable, indicating that it effectively delivers comedic elements throughout the gameplay.
- “Nice funny game”
- “Funny”
- “Nice funny game”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is viewed negatively, with many players perceiving it as a cash grab focused on card farming rather than offering genuine gameplay value. The developer's own admission reinforces the sentiment that the game lacks depth and is not intended for serious gamers.
- “The developer admits this is just a card farming cash grab with no real merit as a serious video game for gamers.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers highlight that the game offers significant replayability due to its abundant content and challenges, making it a worthwhile investment.
- “At this price with a ton of content, challenges, and replayability, you can't go wrong!”