Pushing Through...

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Pushing Through... is a single player action game. It was developed by Hunters Game Dev and was released on September 21, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Join Gurnuti of the Empenta Clan on his journey to the Gathering of the Clans. Equipped with only the ancient powers of The Empenta Clan, Gurnuti must push and pull his way through the many harrowing trials that stand before him.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a deep and emotional experience, encouraging players to reflect on themes of loss and hope.
Smooth movements and a calming soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.
Despite its simplicity, the mechanics are well-crafted and provide a satisfying platforming experience.

The graphics and animations are subpar, resembling amateurish art that detracts from the overall experience.
The game suffers from bugs and erratic physics, leading to frustrating gameplay and hindering progress.
As a free game, it still fails to stand out in a saturated market of platformers, making it hard to recommend.

graphics
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The graphics have been widely criticized for their mediocre hand-drawn style, resembling amateur art rather than contemporary visuals, accompanied by poor animations and outdated physics. Many reviewers noted that the visuals detract significantly from the overall experience, with issues like squished or stretched graphics and unappealing character designs. Overall, the graphical presentation is seen as a major flaw, impacting gameplay enjoyment.
- “The graphics often look like they're squished or stretched while the protagonist looks ugly as sin.”
- “Visually, this features mediocre hand-drawn style 'baby's first Wacom tablet'/MS Paint art instead of contemporary graphics, and sloppy animations to go along with them.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Although it seems decent, the graphics and physics have much to be desired.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features intriguing puzzles that can be enjoyable, particularly for players who are willing to invest some patience.
- “The gameplay and puzzles are quite interesting and can be enjoyable if you have a bit of patience.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive and provide a smooth experience, making it easy to get immersed in the game.”
- “The variety of challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, ensuring that players are constantly entertained.”
music
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The music in the game has been criticized for being stock and unoriginal, with some players recognizing tracks from other titles. Additionally, the absence of background music contributes to a bland overall experience.
- “The music is stock; I believe I recognize it from 'High Profits', and the graphics often look squished or stretched while the protagonist looks ugly as sin.”
- “The background music is lacking, which makes the game rather bland.”
stability
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The game is reported to have numerous bugs, which detracts from the overall experience, but its free availability makes it worth trying for some users.
- “Everything is buggy and it's a little bit boring, but since it's free, I'd recommend trying it!”