Pulstario
- October 29, 2019
- Fred Wood
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Get on Apple Store"Pulstario is a challenging, short-duration game where you navigate a ship through 11 levels to collect missing souls. Gameplay is described as a mix of 'Wobbly Free Range Pac-Man', 'Lunar Lander - Without the landing', 'Asteroids with gravity', and 'Luftrausers for Pacifists'. Features include 14 achievements, 14 unlockable ship skins, and native Xinput Controller Support. Modes include Unlimited, Arcade, and Challenge."
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Reviews
- The game offers a good challenge with simple and intuitive controls, making it fun and addictive.
- It provides great value for money, with multiple modes and collectibles that encourage replayability.
- The physics and level design create a satisfying gameplay experience, allowing for skill improvement over time.
- The game can be deceivingly difficult, especially for new players who may struggle with the controls initially.
- Some players feel that the endless lives mode reduces the overall challenge and enjoyment.
- There is a lack of clarity regarding the requirements for unlocking secret levels, which can be frustrating.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by excellent twitch mechanics and a fair physics system that may require some adjustment. It shares structural similarities with the developer's previous work, featuring familiar modes and level elements, while offering a polished experience that encourages mastery. Overall, players find it enjoyable and worth the investment, especially for those who appreciate innovative gameplay concepts.
“Excellent twitch gameplay - the physics take a bit of getting used to, but it always feels like the game is being fair.”
“It has clear love and kuso vibes, coming from the same developer, and is structurally similar with its modes, slowdown mechanic, and a few familiar level elements.”
“I've seen this gameplay concept before, though the way this game and its beta handled movement in such a tight-twitch way caught my attention and made the experience enjoyable to try and master.”
“Pulstario itself brought far more polish and gameplay out of its beta, and is legitimately a good deal for what it's worth; I'd have paid 3-5 times more for something like this!”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of Pulstario is characterized by the tension and thrill of navigating a gravity-affected ship, where players must skillfully avoid walls while managing unique ship rotation and propulsion mechanics. This creates a heightened sense of urgency and engagement, reminiscent of the intense gameplay found in titles like Luftrausers.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its great soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience alongside smooth and satisfying controls and various collectibles to unlock.
“It has very smooth and satisfying controls, stuff to collect/unlock, and a great soundtrack.”
