POPixel

About

Hey, have you ever dreamed of being fired by a cannon as a bullet man? How about jumping on balloons popping them ?? You can do all this with POPixel. The game where you become one, jumping and popping balloons. Oh, and don't forget to collect the coins !!

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Play Modes

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

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

The game features vibrant pixel art visuals and a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
With 120 levels and a variety of worlds, the game offers a decent challenge and is enjoyable for casual gameplay.
It's an affordable title that provides fun and simple mechanics, making it suitable for those looking for a light-hearted platformer.

The game suffers from technical issues, including uncustomizable controls and poor graphics that may not meet modern standards.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, making it less engaging for players seeking a more complex experience.
There are significant bugs in certain levels that can render the game unplayable, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The graphics of the game are a polarizing aspect, with some praising the vibrant and well-crafted retro pixel art, while others criticize the outdated visuals and lack of resolution options, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Despite the nostalgic appeal for some, many players find the graphics to be obsolete and detrimental to overall enjoyment. Overall, opinions vary widely, with ratings ranging from 9/10 for the art style to complaints about lag and poor performance.
- “The game really captivates with its simple and old graphics and a nice price.”
- “As its name 'Popixel' suggests, all the graphics are a beautiful merge of pixel art and retro. The graphics are really well made and can entertain until you complete the entire game (120 levels!).”
- “Stunning and vibrant pixel art visuals.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Very lame and laggy gameplay with bad 4:3 retro graphics.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The gameplay experience is mixed, with some users noting issues like lag and poor graphics, while others praise its fun and varied levels, smooth controls, and solid mechanics. Overall, it is considered decent, especially given its price, with some players rating it highly.
- “It's cheap, the badges are good, the gameplay is fun, and you can play this without worrying about damaging your achievement stats!”
- “Game is really simple in gameplay, but the levels are very varied and we won't find a level equal to another.”
- “And just really solid, smooth controls and gameplay mechanics.”
- “Very lame and laggy gameplay with bad 4:3 retro graphics.”
- “Game is really simple in gameplay, but levels are very varied and we won't find a level equal to another.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game is simple yet essential, providing a calming backdrop as players master combinations for achieving high scores. Users appreciate the cute and catchy soundtrack, noting that it remains enjoyable without becoming annoying or repetitive, all at an affordable price of $1.99.
- “Simple, but essential here, the music is for keeping you calm while you master all the combinations to get 3 stars plus all balloons popped out.”
- “Also features a good soundtrack and a really cheap price at $1.99.”
- “The music is simple but essential; it keeps you calm while you master all the combinations to get 3 stars and pop all the balloons.”
- “The music is cute and catchy, but it doesn't get annoying or repetitive.”