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Pixelshire

31%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
grinding, gameplay
98% User Score Based on 128 reviews

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"Pixelshire" is a sandbox RPG that combines town building, life simulation, exploration, and combat elements. Players can build and customize the town of Pixelshire, master various trades, interact with neighbors, and embark on adventures across the continent of Arcadia. Express your creativity and engage in a variety of activities for a rich and immersive gaming experience.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
grinding28 negative mentions
  • The art style is cute and well-designed, contributing to a charming atmosphere.
  • The terraforming feature allows for creative town layout changes, enhancing gameplay.
  • The game has potential and offers enjoyable elements for fans of cozy farming sims.
  • The controls are unintuitive and clunky, making gameplay frustrating and difficult to navigate.
  • The game is plagued by bugs, including issues with inventory management and quest progression.
  • The lack of seasonal variety and immersion-breaking mechanics detracts from the overall experience.
  • grinding
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the resource gathering as a relaxing activity, others criticize the tediousness of inventory management and menu navigation. The game lacks innovation compared to established titles like Stardew Valley, and issues such as plants dying despite watering can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these concerns, fans of cozy farming sims may still appreciate its potential and aesthetic appeal.

    • “The game doesn’t do anything new or innovative and brings nothing to the table in this genre of farming simulator games.”
    • “There are little menus for selecting things in inventory and choosing what to do with it; it's very tedious and everything has to give you pause in order to figure out what the right option is, just extra presses.”
    • “Charging an extra £6 more for your cozy farming game than Stardew Valley, in this day and age, should warrant an experience at least resembling Stardew Valley in quality.”
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for its rough and wonky controls, particularly regarding the gardening mechanics, which are plagued by bugs and awkward tool usage. Many players find the tool wheel frustrating and report frequent tool breakage, leading to a standard gameplay experience that is hindered by these issues. While some acknowledge that bugs are expected in a new release, there is a strong hope for future patches to improve the overall experience.

    • “It is a new release, so bugs are expected, and I'm hoping they are addressed and patched for smoother gameplay!”
    • “I pre-ordered this game and started playing without watching any gameplay of it because I wanted to be fully surprised.”
    • “This is not a full release; I have had early access with bugs less impactful to gameplay.”
    • “The controls are also quite wonky, and the gardening mechanics, especially watering, were incredibly buggy.”
    • “How can the most basic mechanic in the game (using tools) be so janky and awkward to use... did anyone playtest this?”
    • “The gameplay is standard, and that’s if you can get past the awkward, weird controls and gameplay mechanics.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and well-designed textures, contributing to an engaging and visually appealing farming simulation. However, some users noted that the pixelated graphics lack uniqueness and charm, and there are areas for improvement, such as the visuals on watered soil and limited graphics options. Overall, while the art style and setting are appreciated, there are mixed feelings about certain graphical elements.

    • “I love the setting and the art style, and the tutorial is set to a nice pace.”
    • “Lovely farming sim, with pretty graphics.”
    • “It's engaging, the visuals are lovely, and I especially like the feature where you can travel with one of the residents – it's a fresh idea.”
    • “The whole inventory system with the tool wheel was so confusing and at times wouldn't work the first time; the graphics options are basically resolution and UI scale - that is it.”
    • “The pixelated graphics aren’t unique or charming.”
    • “Visuals on watered soil could be better, but seem to work.”
  • stability
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many users reporting significant bugs, clunky controls, and visual glitches that hinder gameplay. While a few players have experienced smooth playthroughs, the overall consensus is that the game is currently a "buggy mess" and lacks the stability needed for a satisfying experience. Many reviewers express hope for future improvements before considering a return to the game.

    • “I have been waiting so long for the release, and while there are some issues, I have to say my playthrough is completely bug-free so far and I am having no issues with the controls or anything else that is being reported.”
    • “Unfortunately, it's very buggy.”
    • “Game has potential, but is a buggy mess.”
    • “It's unfortunate, I was looking forward to this, but I've refunded for now and will come back later when the game is more playable and less buggy.”
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for its frustrating quest design and limited inventory system, which can lead to players being unable to complete missions due to item scarcity. Additionally, the characters lack depth, serving primarily as quest givers with little personality, and glitches can disrupt the narrative flow, causing confusion about quest objectives. Overall, players are advised to approach quests cautiously to avoid losing essential items.

    • “If you do get the game, try only doing the bare minimum of what the quests ask of since they will take the extra items you collected when completing them.”
    • “I also had a glitch where, apparently I needed to grow some fish eggs, but when I talked to Margarita to start the quest, she was talking to me about making rice pudding again, a quest I'd finished days ago.”
    • “During the tutorial, I bought all the rice, which is a limited inventory item, only to find that the next quest also required rice – and I couldn’t buy more.”
    • “They’re all just used as quest givers but all either have the exact same type of personality or none at all.”
    • “I also had a glitch where, apparently I needed to grow some fish eggs but when I talked to Margarita to start the quest, she was talking to me about making rice pudding again, a quest I'd finished days ago.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback for being pleasant and non-repetitive, enhancing the overall experience without causing motion sickness. Reviewers commend the sound effects and the quality of the soundtrack, highlighting the impressive work of the sound team.

    • “I will say, what I found most enjoyable in the game at this time was the music and sound effects. I think those that worked on the sound aspects of this game did an amazing job!”
    • “Pleasant music, doesn't get repetitive.”
    • “Pleasant music, doesn't get repetitive.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express disappointment in the game's current state, citing bugs and playability issues as reasons for seeking refunds. Many indicate a willingness to revisit the game in the future once these problems are resolved, suggesting that current replayability is hindered by technical flaws.

    • “It's unfortunate, I was looking forward to this, but I've refunded for now and will come back later when the game is more playable and less buggy.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game often arises from unexpected situations and ironic twists, such as discovering game mechanics that are not clearly communicated, leading to amusing player experiences. Players find humor in the absurdity of certain scenarios, particularly when they realize they could have avoided inconveniences with prior knowledge.

    • “It turns out I could have slept in a bed that was not yet introduced to me (it's introduced, funny enough, after this series of quests) and the next day would reset the character's inventory, which you wouldn't know unless you read Steam discussions like I did.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive qualities, particularly the effective use of night-time lighting and realistic wind and breeze simulations, which enhance the overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere is incredible, with stunning night-time lighting and a realistic wind simulation that enhances the experience.”
    • “The game creates a captivating atmosphere, thanks to its beautiful night-time lighting and immersive wind effects.”
    • “The atmosphere is truly remarkable, featuring excellent night-time lighting and a convincing breeze that adds depth to the environment.”

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