pyramida

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pyramida is a single player survival city builder game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Sokpop Collective and was released on August 14, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

A village builder / survival game. Start out with your town center and gather food to survive. Expand your village to have farms, windmills, and houses for more people to live in. Learn how to hunt, farm and mine, and build a thriving community. Exploring, you find oases, antelopes, and the ruins of an ancient monument. As night falls, monsters lurk in the dark and you'll need to be on your guar…

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 512 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

Highly addictive and charming gameplay that keeps players engaged.
Cute graphics and a simple yet fun mechanics make it enjoyable.
Offers a satisfying challenge that encourages multiple playthroughs to master.

Frustrating mechanics, particularly with pathfinding and combat, leading to frequent player deaths.
Lack of a tutorial or clear instructions makes it difficult for new players to understand the game.
The game can become monotonous and repetitive, especially in the late stages.

gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
56%
5%
The gameplay of "Pyramida" is characterized by simple mechanics that can be engaging and fun once mastered, though many players find the initial learning curve frustrating due to a lack of guidance. While the game offers a rewarding loop and charming visuals, it suffers from issues like monotonous tasks, challenging food mechanics, and the need for constant micromanagement, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, players appreciate the quirky humor and addictive nature of the gameplay, making it a worthwhile experience for those who enjoy indie games at a low price.
- “The gameplay is easy to understand and super fun.”
- “Fun, quirky and addictive gameplay.”
- “The idea for the game is neat, gameplay is quite engaging and the graphic style really suits it.”
- “The gameplay itself is monotonous and hunger is way too hard to satisfy.”
- “This game would benefit immensely from either debuffing enemies or adding more ways to defend yourself and attack, as the current basic mechanics are not good enough to feel fair.”
- “Overall I liked the game quite a bit, however I felt as though any struggles I had were against the UI, not the mechanics of the game.”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
50%
5%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming and simplistic art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the cute visuals and how they complement the game's themes, making it visually appealing and engaging. However, some critiques mention that while the graphics are pleasant, the overall execution and gameplay mechanics could use refinement to improve player experience.
- “The graphical style is gorgeous, there's just the right amount of content, and you can get to a point where you sort of just relax and let your work perform itself.”
- “The graphics are cute and the challenges keep me engaged even after beating the game.”
- “Cute little civ builder/resource manager, beautiful graphics and great value for money.”
- “Graphics are basic, UI is ugly but utilitarian, difficulty is about null and content is abysmal.”
- “The developer obviously hates people and writing, just add a controls graphic or tutorial, and maybe give us some sort of difficulty so we can actually figure out what the endgame is without having to go google it?”
- “Even with the 'limited graphics' it shows its gameplay value so well by being simple.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The story in the game is generally described as cute and engaging, with a satisfying conclusion that complements its art style. While some players found the narrative minimal and wished for a more relaxed storytelling mode, others appreciated its charm and simplicity, noting it as one of the better aspects of the game. However, there are mixed feelings about the depth of the story, with some players feeling it lacked emotional engagement and narrative development.
- “The story was cute and engaging, with a satisfying ending.”
- “Fun game with a great story!”
- “10/10 better plot than most blockbuster movies.”
- “My one complaint is that I wish there were a story mode and a more relaxed version where you aren't racing to complete the game.”
- “It's so frustrating how they force you to do the 'main story' too.”
- “There's never really any attempt at storytelling or otherwise making you care about the outcome.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive farming or repetitive tasks to progress. The inconsistency in mechanics, such as hunting, adds to the frustration, making the experience feel like a chore rather than enjoyable. While some appreciate the challenge, many feel that the late game becomes overly repetitive and could benefit from additional content to alleviate the grind.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The late game gets repetitive and tedious.”
- “I like the idea of this game, but there's just so many tedious little bits that could be made a little easier just for the sake of keeping the game from being an annoying chore.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely regarded as humorous and enjoyable, with players appreciating its funny mechanics and events. Both adults and children find the characters amusing, although the buildings are less entertaining. Overall, it has a strong comedic element that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Working out the mechanics is fun, and the few game events show great humor.”
- “Funny little micro-managing game.”
- “Great funny game with a potential to expand :)”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
Overall, the game offers a moderate level of replayability, particularly for players interested in achievement hunting or experimenting with different strategies. While some users note that the game may lack extensive content after completion, it still provides an enjoyable experience that encourages replay through its fun achievements and balanced gameplay.
- “Fun little game, all the charm of building your village in Age, but better than Age 4 in terms of balance and replayability.”
- “There's quite a bit of replayability due to the fun achievements you can shoot for.”
- “It doesn't have much replayability after you beat the game, but that's not the point.”
- “There's a decent amount of replayability here if you're achievement chasing or just want to try different strategies.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting various bugs, particularly related to pathfinding and wall interactions. While it runs well on PC, performance issues are noted on the Steam Deck, leading to a frustrating experience for some players. Overall, the stability concerns detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Runs great on PC, providing a stable and smooth gaming experience.”
- “The game maintains excellent stability, ensuring minimal crashes and lag.”
- “Performance is solid across various platforms, with PC offering the best stability.”
- “Buggy as in walls are useless and other things, poor pathfinding. The only good thing about it is the price, which I would suggest you spend on better games than this one.”
- “Very stressful, not relaxing, and fairly buggy.”
- “Sometimes buggy pathfinding.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users noting a lack of options such as a pause button or the ability to turn off the music. While the soundtrack is described as decent, others point out that there is minimal music overall, which may detract from the experience. However, some players appreciate the combination of nice art and music in certain encounters.
- “Soundtrack - not too bad.”
- “Nice art, and music.”
- “If FTL had super-minimal graphics and music, one ship and only three levels worth of content, but it only cost three dollars, it would still have been a smash hit.”
- “There's not even a pause button or option to turn off the music.”
- “There is no music.”
- “Encountered the visitor, repaired their car, and prevented a pseudo-horror movie musical.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game features enjoyable elements and a charming aesthetic, but suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly when player population reaches high levels or when navigating enclosed resources, leading to stuttering and low frame rates even on capable hardware. Users have noted that performance can degrade quickly, necessitating better optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “It has so many of the things I like about the genre, discovery through play, adaptive optimization challenges, etc. all in a nice small package with the great Sokpop aesthetic.”
- “The game could really use better optimization because the default settings cause my pretty good computer to play it at 7 fps, and even with the settings changed at day 5, it starts to randomly lag.”
- “It's enjoyable and even has a tiny story, though there are some performance issues when you go near pop.30 (which is high) or when there's a resource enclosed by walls (the agents try to pathfind to it and there's no way in), which makes the game stutter every time someone considers going there.”
- “The game could really use some better optimization because the default settings cause my pretty good computer to play it at 7 fps, and even with the settings changed at day 5, it starts to randomly lag.”