Twixel
- November 18, 2016
- Caesoose Studios
Get on SteamControl two independent pixels as you avoid any and all obstacles in the crazily hard and addictive game that is Twixel!
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Reviews
- The game provides a unique challenge by requiring players to control two entities simultaneously, making it engaging and addictive.
- Players have reported that the game can evoke feelings of joy and motivation, helping them cope with personal struggles.
- The music and level reloads create an exciting atmosphere that encourages players to keep trying despite frequent failures.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and technical issues, lacking basic customization options and presenting low-quality visuals.
- Many players found the game uninteresting and unworthy of its price, with a significant number uninstalling it shortly after trying.
- The controls are not customizable, which can make the game unplayable for some, particularly those with different abilities.
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality, featuring untextured, low-polygon assets that resemble outdated 1990s visuals. Players are frustrated by the lack of customization options and the inability to improve the graphics, with some perceiving the minimalist design as a cover for poor development effort rather than a deliberate artistic choice. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the gaming experience.
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics (but you can make them worse with a '2D make the game suck even more' mode).”
“The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as both relaxing and energizing, providing a calming backdrop that helps players feel at ease, even amidst frequent deaths. It effectively motivates players to re-engage with the game after respawning, enhancing the overall experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“You will die...a lot...but as soon as the level reloads, and you hear the music, you'll get amped to try again.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
