Pixelmancer
- October 14, 2022
- Gem Bear Games
Get on Steam"Pixelmancer is a casual roguelite action game, playable as single-player or local multiplayer with up to 4 players. Your hero and beast companion can be upgraded using dropped soulstones from enemies, allowing you to progress further with each death. The game features full controller support and can be played online using Steam's Remote Play Together feature."
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable aesthetics, music, and atmosphere, making it a fun experience for players of all ages.
- Gameplay is addictive with a solid upgrade system and replayability through speedrunning and different builds.
- It runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, making it perfect for both short sessions and longer playtimes.
- The game is still in Early Access and may lag behind other similar titles in terms of development and content updates.
- There are occasional issues with controller responsiveness, particularly with activating upgrade boxes.
- The difficulty spike every 10 levels can be quite high, leading to moments of waiting for mana regeneration.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their deceptively simple yet appealing aesthetics, which complement the immersive atmosphere and engaging gameplay. Players appreciate the visual style as it enhances the overall experience, encouraging them to keep playing for just "one more level."
“Love the aesthetics, music, and general atmosphere of the game.”
“The graphics are deceptively simple, but the gameplay is a dual-stick survival RPG that makes you tell yourself 'one more level!' after the last, with a nice array of upgrades to push yourself past your record level.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its aesthetic appeal and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with players enjoying the soundtrack so much that they find themselves singing along while playing.
“I love the aesthetics, music, and general atmosphere of the game.”
“Singing along to the soundtrack as I play.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly engaging, featuring a dual stick survival RPG format that encourages players to keep pushing for higher scores with a variety of upgrades. The deceptively simple graphics complement the fun and addictive nature of the gameplay, prompting players to say "one more level!" after each session.
“The gameplay is just so fun!”
“The graphics are deceptively simple, but the gameplay is a dual-stick survival RPG that makes you tell yourself 'one more level!' after the last, with a nice array of upgrades to push yourself past your record level.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating aesthetics and immersive music, creating an engaging overall experience.
“I love the aesthetics, music, and general atmosphere of the game.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players highlight strong replayability due to options for speedrunning and experimenting with various character builds, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“I'm sure there will be replayability, either through speedrunning or experimenting with different builds.”
“The game offers so many different paths and choices that I can't wait to dive back in and explore them all.”
“With multiple endings and character customization options, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
“And I'm sure there'll be replayability either through speedrunning or going for different builds.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its strong stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, where it runs smoothly and without issues.
“This is a fun game that runs great on the Steam Deck.”
