Porcunipine

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Porcunipine is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Big Green Pillow and was released on May 21, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Porcunipine is an arcade-style game featuring local multi-player for up to 2 players. As a porcupine with one quill, you must fight opponents in Arena mode or Last Man Standing, collecting enemies' skulls and utilizing unique arena features. Customizable rounds, optional bots, and controller support enhance the experience.

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Fun and simple gameplay that is easy to pick up, making it great for local multiplayer sessions.
The game features a quirky and humorous design, with cute characters and entertaining sound effects.
Offers a variety of game modes and achievements, providing some replayability and competitive fun.

Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, lacking depth and additional mechanics to keep players engaged.
The game is criticized for being overpriced given its simplicity and limited content.
No online multiplayer option, which limits the experience to local play and requires additional controllers for group sessions.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, simple mechanics that make it accessible and entertaining, particularly for local multiplayer sessions. While the core mechanics are solid and easy to pick up, many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, leading to mixed feelings about its overall engagement. Despite its simplicity, the game is praised for its fun factor in a party setting, though some critics argue that it feels more suited for younger audiences.
- “Great for a couch party, with simple quickfire gameplay suitable for all abilities.”
- “The core gameplay mechanics are very solid.”
- “Given the fandango nature of this game, its fast gameplay and customizable game modes, combined with local co-op up to four players, lend themselves to be an excellent party game as well.”
- “I find this game very weird because the gameplay is so simple and dull that it feels like a kids' game.”
- “The price is outrageous considering the simplicity of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay does not have enough depth to it.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is characterized by its absurdity and charm, featuring cute, quirky characters and a blend of hilarious and violent gameplay. Players find the chaotic action and funny sound effects entertaining, making it a great choice for parties, especially when enjoyed with friends. While the game may become repetitive over time, its simple controls and comedic elements ensure a fun and laughter-filled experience.
- “It is equally hilarious and violent as it is stupid.”
- “Gameplay is a big hilarious anarchy on the screen but skill is required to predict the trajectories as spikes fly everywhere.”
- “Super simple controls, hilarious characters, and relatively short rounds.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its retro 8-bit style, effectively complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the quirky and enjoyable tunes, particularly in the main menu, and note that the sound design is solid, with well-mastered sound effects. The chip tune music contributes to the game's charm, making it both engaging and memorable.
- “The sound design is solid, with music and sound effects that mesh with the gameplay quite well.”
- “Porcunipine's music and sound effects are retro 8-bit styled, but mastered excellently.”
- “You are only able to toggle the music volume.”
- “The quirky music in the main menu and in the game are nice too :)”
- “Simple and damn quick arena one-stick shooter with beautiful art, character & interface design and fitting music (8-bit styled yet not tiresome, very smooth and different).”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a mix of retro pixel art that some players appreciate, while others feel it is outdated and lacks innovation given the advancements in technology. While the visuals are described as decent and fitting for the genre, they are not enough to elevate the overall experience, which some reviewers found lacking in enjoyment.
- “Pixel graphics at its best, is all the game needs.”
- “Beyond the overly-emphasized 'wacky' graphics and premise, there's nothing here.”
- “Retro pixel graphics, despite being released at least 15 years after pixel graphics were made obsolete by better hardware capabilities.”
- “Visually, the game is decent, but this genre also doesn’t rely on graphics.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, some users found the narrative lacking depth or clarity.
- “The moral of the story is that 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.”
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed, with some users noting a lack of high replay value, while others highlight significant replayability and express intentions to revisit it soon.
- “Definitely has large amounts of replayability and I will be revisiting it for another session soon!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character design, highlighting the appeal of specific characters, such as the "green guy" and "blue guy," indicating that the visual aspects of character development are particularly well-received.