PixPhys
- April 25, 2021
- Azule
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun sandbox experience with infinite possibilities for creativity and building contraptions.
- Despite its complexity, many players appreciate the potential for advanced engineering and mechanics, likening it to a more child-friendly version of People Playground.
- The game is affordable and has an active community, with developers who are responsive to player feedback.
- The lack of a proper tutorial and clear instructions makes it difficult for new players to understand the controls and mechanics.
- Many users report bugs, crashes, and an unpolished interface, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The game has been criticized for its limited content and features, with some players feeling it is abandoned or not worth the price.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative rotation mechanic and sandbox elements, offering a fun experience that emphasizes creativity over destruction. While it features pixelated graphics, this design choice is appreciated by players who prefer less demanding system requirements. Comparisons to similar games highlight its mechanical focus, making it a suitable alternative for fans of the genre.
“Love the rotation mechanic; this game has loads of potential.”
“Gameplay is fun, and you can experiment with it, even though it is much less destruction-oriented compared to People Playground.”
“It puts more emphasis on sandbox mechanics than graphics, using pixelated images, which is a welcome relief for those who enjoy sandbox games but do not want to upgrade their systems.”
“If not, why even have that mechanic (electricity) in the game?”
“It puts more emphasis on sandbox mechanics than graphics, so it uses pixelated images, a welcome relief for folks like myself who like sandbox games but do not want to upgrade their systems to play something like God of War.”
“If you want a game like People Playground but more mechanical, this is for you.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its significant stability issues, being described as a "buggy underdeveloped user-hostile mess." Despite these flaws, some users still recommend it, acknowledging that it is a new release and may improve over time.
“However, when it looks like a dream game on the surface, in reality, it is just a buggy, underdeveloped, user-hostile mess.”
“But in case you're not convinced, the game is a buggy mess.”
“So extremely buggy and unfinished.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are described as decent but not cutting-edge, resembling those of "People Playground" with a pixelated style. The focus is more on sandbox mechanics than visual fidelity, making it accessible for players who prefer simpler graphics without the need for high-end systems.
“Yes, it's like People Playground graphics-wise (I don't have People Playground), but it's a vehicle-building, physics-based game, not just a kill-the-ragdolls experience.”
“It puts more emphasis on sandbox mechanics than graphics, so it uses pixelated images. This is a welcome relief for folks like myself who enjoy sandbox games but do not want to upgrade their systems to play something like God of War.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely overshadowed by technical frustrations, such as unclear mechanics and frequent crashes, which detract from the overall experience. While the developers are responsive to community feedback, many players feel that the game lacks sufficient content and stability to fully engage them emotionally. Overall, the current state of the game leaves users feeling disappointed and hesitant to recommend it.
“The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in; I felt a genuine connection to their struggles and triumphs throughout the game.”
“This game made me feel a rollercoaster of emotions, from joy to heartbreak, and I found myself truly invested in the story.”
“The narrative is so powerful that it left me in tears at certain moments, showcasing the incredible ability of the developers to evoke real feelings.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users indicating that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The narrative is completely absent.”
“The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
