Pummel Paladins

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Pummel Paladins is a multiplayer casual fighting game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Xiaocong Yan and was released on September 18, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Pummel Paladins is a 1v1 brawler with a creative twist. Don't be mistaken, just because the knights lost their weapons doesn't mean they are going to stop their destined duel. Push, parry, utilize the environment and items to outplay your opponent in this retro, dungeon arena!

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging platformer-fighting game ideal for playing with friends.
Simple yet deep gameplay that is easy to learn and offers dynamic combat.
Colorful, cartoonish visual style with character customization and varied arenas adding tactical depth.

Gameplay is much less enjoyable when playing solo; primarily designed for multiplayer.
Lack of online multiplayer and crossplay support noted as a drawback.
Occasional inconsistent controls and randomness in damage mechanics can affect the experience.

graphics
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The graphics are heavily criticized for their low-quality, pixelated art style, which some view as a result of limited skill or budget. However, others argue that despite the simplistic visuals, the art style can still be appealing, similar to successful games like Terraria and Stardew Valley.
- “10/10 artstyle”
- “This features really godawful pixelcrap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to do the job of creating 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
story
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The story received high praise, with users highlighting exceptional storytelling that greatly enhances the overall experience.
- “10/10 storytelling”
optimization
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The game generally runs smoothly and performs well, with only occasional minor issues likely due to limited playtesting during development. Overall, the optimization is solid and does not significantly impact gameplay.
- “Although there is the occasional issue here and there (which could have been alleviated if I had helped to playtest more during the development phase), the game itself runs smoothly and plays well.”