Pixelum

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Pixelum is a whole world made up entirely from interactive pixels, open to the players for exploration and all sorts of different interactions, combining fully destructible environment, advanced physics and survival/building aspects.

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34%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a neat concept with the ability to interact with everything, showcasing potential for future development.
The art style is appreciated by some players, and the game is described as relaxing and simple.
There is a belief that the game has potential and could improve with further updates and fixes.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes, a non-functional user interface, and issues with movement and jumping.
Players report a lack of guidance, such as a tutorial, making it difficult to understand gameplay mechanics and objectives.
The game feels unfinished and abandoned, with limited content and resources, leading to a frustrating experience.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is often compared to Terraria but is criticized for its inferior mechanics and numerous bugs, leading to a clunky and uncomfortable experience. Players engage in typical survival activities like digging, chopping, and building, but the overall execution suffers from poor graphics and awkward movement controls.
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of activities, from gathering resources to building structures and battling monsters.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to jump in and start exploring the world.”
- “Survival gameplay elements are well-integrated, providing a satisfying balance of challenge and creativity.”
- “Rather similar to Terraria; however, it has worse mechanics and is a buggy game in general. I would recommend it as literally nobody has ever played this game.”
- “Gameplay, had the game been finished, would have consisted of the same basic stuff you do in survival games: dig dirt, chop trees, build stuff, kill monsters.”
- “Bad graphics, really clunky gameplay; moving about is a mess as you slide around uncomfortably like someone dropped a blob of custard on the floor.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Pixelum have been criticized for their poor retro pixel art, which is reminiscent of outdated styles and lacks the depth of 3D visuals. Reviewers note that this contributes to an overall clunky gameplay experience, making movement feel awkward and unrefined.
- “Pixelum is an abandoned early access ripoff of Terraria, right down to the godawful retro pixel art and lack of 3D graphics.”
- “Which is certainly a recipe for success, given Terraria's inexplicable popularity despite such terrible, obsolete graphics, a problem shared by Pixelum.”
- “So, bad graphics, really clunky gameplay; moving about is a mess as you slide around uncomfortably like someone dropped a blob of custard on the floor.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is often criticized for its poor mechanics and overall instability, with users noting significant bugs that detract from the experience. Despite these issues, some still recommend it due to its obscurity.
- “The game is plagued with bugs and stability issues that make it frustrating to play.”
- “It feels like a beta version rather than a finished product, with constant crashes and glitches.”
- “The mechanics are poorly implemented, leading to a lot of instability during gameplay.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have expressed frustration with the game's music, noting that attempts to lower the volume often result in crashes. Additionally, the challenging gameplay, compounded by frequent enemy spawns, detracts from the overall experience.
- “The music in this game is incredibly repetitive and quickly becomes annoying, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be lackluster and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The game music is so loud and overwhelming that it drowns out important sound cues, making it frustrating to play.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many users noting that it significantly enhances the overall experience.
- “The game truly immerses you in its atmosphere.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie atmosphere.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere.”