Pressured
- July 17, 2014
- Paul Marrable
Get on Steam"Pressured" is a challenging number puzzler that requires quick thinking and sharp reflexes to meet targets and reveal pieces of a dark story, narrated through the poetry of Nicholas Gordon. The game's pressure-filled atmosphere intensifies as you progress, demanding constant focus and strategy. With its unique gameplay and gripping narrative, "Pressured" offers a distinct and immersive gaming experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and challenging math puzzle experience that can improve reaction time and mental math skills.
- It has a simple yet engaging concept that can be addicting for those who enjoy quick-thinking games.
- The game is affordable, especially during sales, making it a decent option for casual players looking for a quick challenge.
- The user interface and font are poorly designed, making it difficult to read numbers and follow the gameplay.
- The game can feel repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short period of play.
- Many players find the game frustratingly difficult, even on easy mode, which may deter casual gamers.
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users finding it annoying, repetitive, and lacking in quality. While some noted that it fits the game's mood, the overall consensus is that it detracts from the experience, leading players to turn it off quickly. Additionally, the lack of a proper options menu for adjusting music settings further frustrates users.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music is ambient and definitely fits the mood and style of the game.”
“And yes, I had that little faith in that game; maybe it will catch my attention for some time, maybe it has some hidden meanings, maybe it has some interesting gameplay mechanics, great memorable soundtracks, visuals.”
“The music is annoying, the fullscreen resolution is horrible and the meat of the game - its 'puzzles' are meant to be played by a five-year-old, but not by a grown-up.”
“The game has a pretty simple and on paper a cool concept, but it lacks a proper option menu, has annoying music, a horrible font that is more than unreadable and is overall not worth any money.”
“Boring music, boring sounds, lackluster presentation, pretentious 'story'.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around themes of perseverance and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to keep pushing forward despite challenges. However, the presentation of the story has been criticized as lackluster and pretentious, with players needing to unlock various elements to fully experience it. The inclusion of unlockable story bits tied to gameplay progression adds a motivating factor, though some find the overall narrative execution disappointing.
“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.”
“There's also some sort of story related to 14 unlockables, each with a requirement.”
“Boring music, boring sounds, lackluster presentation, pretentious 'story'.”
“The unlockables in this game consist of 15 bits of story and the two difficulties beyond easy.”
“You have to unlock 'normal' mode to unlock a part of a story or gain a certain score = motivating :) this really makes the game and for its current price, only €0.74, I'm thinking of just storing some copies in my library...really!”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it overly simplistic and confusing, primarily involving adding numbers to reach a target. A notable flaw is the scarcity of certain numbers, which can hinder progress when players are close to their goal. Overall, the gameplay lacks depth and engagement, leaving players disappointed.
“The gameplay is simple; add numbers together by clicking them until you reach your goal number.”
“And yes, I had little faith in that game. Maybe it will catch my attention for some time; maybe it has some hidden meanings, interesting gameplay mechanics, great memorable soundtracks, and visuals.”
“The gameplay is simple; you add numbers together by clicking them until you reach your goal number.”
“The gameplay is so confusing.”
“One flaw concerning the gameplay is that when you add up to just 1 less than the target with your sum (e.g., target is 45, you have already 44), there is nearly no number 1 appearing.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized as exceptionally poor and unpolished, lacking aesthetic appeal. While the gameplay may have interesting elements, the visuals detract significantly from the overall experience, leading reviewers to recommend seeking out alternatives with better graphics.
“And yes, I had that little faith in that game; maybe it will catch my attention for some time. Maybe it has some hidden meanings, interesting gameplay mechanics, great memorable soundtracks, and visuals.”
“While I don't normally criticize a game for its graphics, this one was exceptionally poor.”
“This game is interesting in a puzzle sense, but it is not remotely aesthetically pleasing or even polished.”
“If you're going to spend money on a Steam puzzler, get one with decent graphics that doesn't look like it was made in some high school intro-to-programming class.”
