Pru the Pigeon
- February 1, 2024
- kurigamedev
Get on Steam"Pru the Pigeon" is a delightful 3D platformer, reminiscent of classic games, set in the whimsical realm of Asasco. Aid the pigeons and hot dog locals in reclaiming their land while collecting various items and exploring a hub world. With charming visuals, 15 main levels, an expansive moveset, and bonus levels, players are in for an engaging and entertaining experience.
Reviews
- Pru the Pigeon improves upon its predecessor, Gwen the Hen 64, with better level design, music, and more content.
- The game offers a fun and charming experience with satisfying movement mechanics and a casual platforming structure.
- It's a short but enjoyable game that provides a good balance of speedrunning and casual play, making it accessible for all players.
- The game feels quite short, with some players wishing for more levels and challenges.
- There are minor technical issues, such as sound effects being louder than music and some UI elements appearing amateurish.
- Collecting optional items can become tedious, especially when trying to speed through levels.
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with notable improvements in quality, though some users have pointed out that certain sound effects can overshadow the music, making it less prominent at times.
“The level design and music were notable improvements.”
“The music here is good, too.”
“Some sound effects are way louder than the music.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by satisfying movement and hidden expert-level mechanics, making it engaging despite its short duration of under two hours for completion. As a simple yet enjoyable 3D platformer, it offers fun mechanics that provide good value for its price.
“Movement feels satisfying, and there are some hidden expert-level mechanics to discover.”
“The game is quite short, being beatable in under an hour and probably offering 2 hours worth of gameplay if you try to achieve a good time in all of the levels, but for the price, it's definitely worth it.”
“A lovely and simple 3D platformer with fun mechanics.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their refined art style, with a notable improvement in the cohesion between character sprites and environmental textures, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.
“I dig the aesthetics, though.”
“The art style is further refined, and they have smoothed out the slight dissonance between the character sprites and the textures/environment models.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed and look lifeless in comparison to the environments.”
“The textures are bland and do not contribute to an immersive experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a strong appreciation for the character designs, highlighting their charm and the enjoyment of engaging with the characters throughout the game.
“I remain utterly charmed by the character designs, and I was happy to get to run around again!”
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each interaction feel meaningful and impactful.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is straightforward yet enjoyable, featuring a cast of quirky characters and several laugh-out-loud moments that enhance the overall experience.
“The story is very simple, but I enjoyed it; there are plenty of wacky characters to meet, along with a couple of laugh-out-loud jokes.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of collecting items, such as feathers, to become tedious over time, particularly when they prefer a faster-paced experience.
“Collecting 50 feathers does start to get tedious after a bit, especially when you just want to go fast.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”
