- May 11, 2015
- Drixy Games
Pongo
Platforms
About
"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.






- The game is a fun, simple shooter that is ideal for young children or beginners learning to use a keyboard and mouse.
- It has a great soundtrack and colorful graphics that make it visually appealing.
- For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of entertainment and can be a good stress reliever.
- The controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many levels feel repetitive and lack variety, making the game boring over time.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, such as inconsistent jumping mechanics and poor AI, which detract from the overall experience.
- music27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the calming and nostalgic soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive, overused, or poorly sourced, with claims of stolen tracks. Although many find the music enjoyable, there is a strong desire for more original and creative compositions to better fit the game's aesthetic. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it suffers from a lack of variety and originality.
“The soundtrack is amazing, the gameplay is simple but challenging enough as you progress.”
“The challenge of learning how to control your character is accompanied by a beautiful art style and a calming soundtrack.”
“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.”