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Pongo

64%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
story, stability
64% User Score Based on 314 reviews

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"Pongo" is a single-player 3D action platformer where players use a pogo stick/gun hybrid to traverse islands and defeat enemies. The game features over 45 challenging levels, puzzles, boss fights, and a quirky original soundtrack. With compelling visuals, players must balance movement and combat while avoiding traps and enjoying charming 3D environments.

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64%
Audience ScoreBased on 314 reviews
music13 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique concept that combines platforming with shooting mechanics, providing a fun and engaging experience.
  • The colorful graphics and catchy soundtrack contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere.
  • For its low price, the game offers a decent amount of content and can be entertaining for short play sessions.
  • The controls are often unresponsive and clunky, making precise jumps frustrating and leading to frequent deaths.
  • Level design is repetitive and lacks variety, with many levels feeling bland and uninspired.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including inconsistent jumping mechanics and poor enemy AI.
  • music
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the catchy and calming soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some criticize the limited selection of tracks, noting that they can become repetitive and that certain songs are of poor quality or overly familiar. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, there is a desire for more original and varied compositions.

    • “The soundtrack is amazing, the gameplay is simple but challenging enough as you progress.”
    • “It was unique, had good music, cool art style, and the concept is fun.”
    • “Fun, simple, love the art style and the music is great.”
    • “There are only a few music tracks and they are bad and ripped.”
    • “There should be more custom, creative music for this game to make it more unique, rather than putting in royalty-free music since to me they don't really make sense when putting it in a game like this.”
    • “The level design is really bland, the music gets boring after 3 minutes.”
  • graphics
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the vibrant, cartoonish art style and its calming aesthetic, while others criticize the visuals for being bland, poorly optimized, and lacking resolution options. Despite some positive comparisons to other games, many users note that the graphical execution is inconsistent and can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for some, but a significant drawback for others, particularly due to technical issues and simplistic design.

    • “It reminds me a lot of the lovely planet games; I really like the graphics as well.”
    • “The vibrant graphics are nice; you may die a couple of times, but nothing to make you rage.”
    • “Love the cartoon graphics.”
    • “Apart from that, the only distinguishable features are particularly bad graphics, poor optimization, and janky gameplay.”
    • “The edges aren't even connected, which while I get the graphics are supposed to be simplified, that's just inexcusable for a fully released game.”
    • “Cell shaded graphics make the game look bland.”
  • gameplay
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting issues such as poor mechanics, unresponsive controls, and lackluster level design. While some appreciate the unique mechanics and find the gameplay enjoyable for short bursts, others criticize it for being buggy and frustrating. Overall, the game offers a simple yet challenging experience, but its execution leaves much to be desired.

    • “The soundtrack is amazing, the gameplay is simple but challenging enough as you progress.”
    • “I really like the jumping mechanic and the in-depth use of perception to be able to jump and shoot at the same time; the use of smoke after killing an enemy is a good touch too!”
    • “Fun and unique gameplay; I recommend this to anyone who likes platformers or is looking for hard games.”
    • “Apart from that, the only distinguishable features are particularly bad graphics, poor optimization, and janky gameplay.”
    • “The jumping mechanic only works half the time; the tutorial messages are not really helpful either.”
    • “Level design is almost non-existent, the art style actively goes against the gameplay, the combat is not only unnecessary but also badly designed, and even the physics system is artificial in a way that, again, hinders gameplay.”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the game's story, with some players appreciating its emotional depth and unique concepts, such as a man's coping mechanism through a surreal journey. However, others criticize the lack of a substantial narrative, noting that the story is either minimal or non-existent, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game's storytelling varies significantly, from poignant to almost absent.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “This is a very sad story of a man named Chad who lost his family, and for him to cope with his feelings, he gets on a pogo stick and goes into his own LSD-formed world... but all in all, it's good.”
    • “One of the greatest story-driven games I have ever seen.”
    • “The stages are pretty simple and the story is near non-existent, but hey for a buck this is a silly good time!”
    • “There are no collectibles in the game, no story, nothing... why are these even there?”
    • “This is a very sad story of a man named Chad who lost his family, and for him to cope with his feelings he gets on a pogo stick and goes into his own LSD-formed world... but all in all it's good.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of childish and absurd, providing a lighthearted experience that can serve as a stress reliever, despite its poor controls and gameplay. While some players find it genuinely funny and enjoyable for casual play, others feel it lacks true comedic value. Overall, it seems to elicit a range of reactions, from amusement to indifference.

    • “The controls and overall gameplay are bad, but that's why it's funny and just a laugh to try.”
    • “I find it a cool game to play after struggling in another game or just when I'm stressed out. It's so childish and funny; it's like a stress reliever. If you have a few extra dollars in your wallet, you should totally buy this for the laughs.”
    • “Funny game!”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report it runs adequately despite occasional bugs, others highlight significant issues with clunky controls and frequent glitches that detract from the experience.

    • “The controls are clunky and the game is buggy.”
    • “Buggy game and the mechanics are poor.”
    • “There are a few glitches here and there.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's exceptional replayability, with one user noting they have logged 2000 hours and consider it to have "infinite replay value." Suggestions for enhancing replayability include the addition of user-generated content, such as custom maps, which could further enrich the gaming experience.

    • “Best game of 2015! Pure innovation and happiness came out of me when I played this game. I have 2000 hours in it; this game has infinite replay value—just pure gold!”
    • “One thing that I think would make this game a lot more replayable is the ability to make your own maps and post them for other people to download and play.”
    • “One thing that I think would make this game a lot more replayable is the ability to make your own maps and post them up for other people to download and play.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that while there is some grinding involved, particularly in the early levels, it can become extremely tedious due to poor map design and unresponsive controls. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a negative experience that detracts from gameplay enjoyment.

    • “Extremely tedious to play through, and the map design is just bad, much like the responsiveness of the controls.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is highlighted by impressive design and next-gen pogo physics, contributing to an engaging and visually appealing experience.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players praise the game's optimization, noting its ability to run smoothly despite a high level of complexity and challenging gameplay.

    • “Wow, I didn't even know that one game could have this much content and still run smoothly, even on hard mode.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive; it manages to deliver a rich experience without sacrificing performance.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, allowing for seamless gameplay even during intense moments.”

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2000h Median play time
2000h Average play time
2000-2000h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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