Push Me Pull You

Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.

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"Push Me Pull You" is a local multiplayer game where teams of two control a single long, writhing creature. The objective is to out-wrestle the opposing team, pulling their side of the creature towards your goal ring while pushing their side away. Gameplay is frantic, silly, and cooperative, encouraging communication and teamwork with your partner. Charming hand-drawn visuals and a quirky soundtrack complete the experience.

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Reviews

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

humor17 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and hilarious, making it a great choice for local multiplayer parties.
It features intuitive controls and a unique gameplay mechanic that keeps players engaged and entertained.
The visual style, sound design, and humor contribute to a delightful gaming experience that is enjoyable for both players and spectators.

The game suffers from significant controller and keyboard support issues, making it frustrating to set up and play with multiple controllers.
It is limited to local multiplayer only, which restricts its playability and accessibility for those wanting online options.
Some players find the game to be overpriced for the content it offers, and there is a desire for more game modes and challenges.

humor
17 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it to be an absolute riot, especially in multiplayer settings. Its bizarre concept and hilarious gameplay elicit continuous laughter, making it a fantastic choice for groups of friends looking for a fun and entertaining experience. The game's clean aesthetic, great sound design, and engaging music further enhance its comedic appeal.
- “It's hilarious, controls are intuitive, and very fun.”
- “This is absolutely the funniest game I've ever played; when we first started, my friends and I couldn't stop laughing for about 20 minutes!”
- “Its bizarre concept, hilarious gameplay, and hyper-polished presentation mean that it is an absolute riot to play with friends.”
music
10 mentions
90 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fun and catchy quality, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere alongside great sound design and humor. Players appreciate the availability of the soundtrack in high-quality formats like FLAC, although some note that music is absent during matches. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's vibrant aesthetic and multiplayer experience.
- “The game has a great soundtrack, and the current game modes are pretty fun.”
- “Lovely, clean aesthetic, great sound design, great music, great humor.”
- “Also, dog mode is fantastic and the music is catchy as hell too.”
- “No music plays during matches, which makes the experience feel empty.”
- “The game could use more content, such as challenges and additional modes, to enhance the overall experience.”
- “Lonesome gamers need not apply; the lack of engaging music makes it feel isolating.”
gameplay
7 mentions
14 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced and exhilarating nature, keeping players on the edge of their seats. The unique mechanic of stretching or shrinking a tube-person to control the ball or opponents adds a humorous twist, making it a riotous experience, especially in multiplayer mode. While it may lack mechanical depth, the game's absurd premise and polished presentation contribute to a genuinely enjoyable and entertaining experience.
- “Very fast-paced gameplay; I was on the edge of my seat for much of the time.”
- “The main mechanic is that you can stretch or shrink your tube-person to control the ball or your opponent.”
- “If you're willing to overlook the lack of mechanical depth – and are on-board with its peculiar premise – you're in for a genuinely funny and dizzyingly enjoyable multiplayer.”
- “Its bizarre concept, hilarious gameplay, and hyper-polished presentation mean that it is an absolute riot to play with friends.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues when connecting multiple controllers, particularly with the keyboard being recognized as a primary input, leading to confusion and inconsistent performance. The game struggles to manage inputs effectively, especially with four controllers connected, resulting in a buggy experience.
- “When connecting two controllers, the first player ends up with a buggy keyboard, while the second player is assigned to controller 1 and the third and fourth players are split between controller 2.”
- “Connecting four controllers results in the first player using a buggy keyboard, the second player on controller 1, the third player on controller 2, and the fourth player on controller 3.”
- “The controller setup is frustrating; with two controllers, the first player is stuck with a buggy keyboard, and the split for the second controller is confusing.”
graphics
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their lovely and clean aesthetic, complementing the game's overall experience alongside its great sound design, music, and humor.
- “Lovely, clean aesthetic, great sound design, great music, great humor.”