Point Perfect

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In "Point Perfect" , pilot a cursor to save the planet from attackers in this challenging retro-arcade game. Procedurally generated levels and evolving bosses offer high replayability, while 24 trophies and a secret game mode encourage mastery. Prepare for humor, frustration, and satisfaction as you dodge, click, and point your way to glory.

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Play Modes

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

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

humor11 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and challenging gameplay experience that tests mouse control and precision.
It features a quirky sense of humor, with the game mocking players in a light-hearted way when they fail.
The randomized levels and boss fights provide a good amount of replayability and keep the gameplay fresh.

The game is extremely difficult, often leading to frustration and a steep learning curve without proper tutorials.
Many players find the lack of variety and repetitive gameplay to be boring after a short time.
The game has poor graphics and interface issues, such as fixed resolution and unresponsive hitboxes, which detract from the overall experience.

humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the trollish and meme-inspired elements, others feel the jokes fall flat and are overly forced. The comedic approach, which includes insults and quirky scenarios, can be amusing but may also become tiresome, especially in the context of the game's difficulty. Overall, the humor appeals to those who enjoy a more immature and chaotic style, but it may not resonate with everyone.
- “Pretty funny mouse precision roguelike.”
- “If you enjoy trollish humor, you will more than likely get a kick out of the multitude of meme-inspired bosses (my favorite so far is an emoticon that belches red ASCII phalli).”
- “This is a fun little twitch-action arcade game with randomized elements and a quirky and immature sense of humor.”
- “In addition to that, the graphics and the soundtrack are not pleasing, and the jokes are not funny.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the nostalgic 8-bit and pixel art style, while others criticize it as lazy and outdated for modern standards. The visuals are described as simplistic and sometimes repetitive, but they effectively complement the gameplay without being overly distracting. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some finding charm in the retro aesthetic and others feeling it falls short in the current gaming landscape.
- “I also liked the pixel art style of the game and I love that the game mocks me many times when I lose too fast.”
- “It has great humor in it, various differentiated challenges, awesome audiovisuals and encourages you to try again... in a tricky way.”
- “The pixelly aesthetic complements this game very well; it's way too easy for developers to add distracting graphics to a game to make it artificially difficult, and this game appears to have avoided that.”
- “In addition to that, the graphics and the soundtrack are not pleasing, and the jokes are not funny.”
- “Resolution is fixed, the game features lazy, ugly pixel graphics (it's 2020, for crying out loud, it's the 4K era of gaming).”
- “Graphics-wise, the only option is how big of a window you want.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay is characterized as simple yet engaging, offering a unique and fun arcade experience that may require some initial learning to master its mechanics. While some players find it slightly frustrating at first, the slick mechanics and overall personality of the game ultimately provide an enjoyable experience, especially once players become familiar with the controls. Additionally, the lack of in-game tutorials is noted as a drawback, though the game’s charm and soundtrack help enhance the overall enjoyment.
- “Far from a fair price, but the way the game uses these mechanics and the personality in the game more than compensates.”
- “Point perfect is a really good, slightly rage-inducing 8-bit game (a fantastic soundtrack by the way) with good mechanics, and great gameplay.”
- “It's basically just some dumb fun arcade nonsense, with a unique approach to gameplay.”
- “You have to keep losing until you pick up the mechanics.”
- “Gameplay-wise, this could lead to the problem of you going out of bounds with your mouse and locking it into position as long as you are not going back into bounds.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nostalgic 8-bit soundtrack and find it enjoyable, others feel it can become repetitive and lacks variety. The ability to adjust the volume is noted positively, although some users mention the absence of a slider for more nuanced control. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight by many, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The actual idea, music, and game are good.”
- “Point Perfect is a really good, slightly rage-inducing 8-bit game (a fantastic soundtrack by the way) with good mechanics and great gameplay.”
- “In addition to that, the graphics and the soundtrack are not pleasing, and the jokes are not funny.”
- “Let's start off with the fact that the game uses 8-bit graphics and music, which you might have figured out already when you've watched the promotional material of the game.”
- “Let's move on to the options menu: there is no slider for the music, only a button to switch it on or off.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game revolves around the tension and frustration players experience as they navigate the challenging mechanics of avoiding contact while trying to eliminate enemies. This creates a heightened sense of urgency and engagement, as players must carefully balance precision and strategy to succeed.
- “The game challenges you to draw boxes around targets without touching them, creating a unique and emotional experience.”
- “Your goal is to drag a box around enemies with the cursor (your spaceship) to destroy them without touching anything, adding a layer of tension and excitement.”
- “You have to learn how to use the mouse in ways you've never used it before, as touching anything makes you lose a life, heightening the emotional stakes.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, attributing it to an engaging perk and score system, as well as a variety of mini-games and boss battles that encourage repeated play.
- “It has a pretty cool perk/score system that makes it very replayable.”
- “It's a fun mouse skills game with loads of replayability due to its wealth of mini-games and boss battles.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that grazing the window edge can cause the pointer to freeze, leading to frequent in-game deaths, indicating significant stability issues.
- “Grazing the window edge freezes the pointer and frequently results in death.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that certain achievements in the game require a significant amount of repetitive effort, making them feel somewhat grindy.
- “Some of the achievements are also a little grindy.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
Users express a desire for enhanced optimization features, specifically the ability to configure mouse acceleration settings, import proprietary features from various mouse vendors, and benchmark mouse performance with retro games.
- “I would like to be able to configure and enable or disable Windows features regarding mouse acceleration. It would be great to import proprietary features from different mouse vendors for mouse programming and benchmark the mouse performance with a variety of silly or retro games aimed at testing the mice.”
- “I would like to be able to configure and enable or disable Windows features regarding mouse acceleration. It would be great to import proprietary features from different mouse vendors for mouse programming and benchmark the mouse performance with a variety of retro games aimed at taxing the mice.”
- “The optimization options are severely lacking; I can't adjust the settings to suit my preferences, which makes the gameplay experience frustrating.”
- “There are no advanced settings to optimize performance, and the game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the minimum requirements.”