PixelJunk Eden

 PC
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 32
  3. Negative: 7 out of 32

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  1. rtrind
    Dec 30, 2013
    5
    Honestly, don't know what everyone saw in this game. Floaty mechanics, lots of trial an error to get where you want.

    Just putting a beautiful visual and electronic music together does not make automatically this a great game. Second PixelJunk game I tried (the other is SideScroller) and no big impressions so far...
  2. GolovA
    Sep 11, 2017
    6
    Abstract, somewhat artful.
    I did not enjoy, nor did i like the music and found the playing experience - vegetable-like.
    Junk it is.
    I will suggest "Waking Mars" as the better, yet less abstract, alternative.

    En Resumen:
    Game Play Turned Me Into a Vegetable.
  3. Wallwatcher
    Aug 3, 2019
    5
    Honestly, I was expecting much more after reading the reviews. Imho this game is overrated, probably because it is an unconvetional indie game with an artisitic vibe to it. But in terms of gameplay it doesn't offer much. You swing and jump around collecting stuff, creating more "plant platforms" along the way to reach higher regions of each level/garden. That's it. No story, no varietyHonestly, I was expecting much more after reading the reviews. Imho this game is overrated, probably because it is an unconvetional indie game with an artisitic vibe to it. But in terms of gameplay it doesn't offer much. You swing and jump around collecting stuff, creating more "plant platforms" along the way to reach higher regions of each level/garden. That's it. No story, no variety apart from the different themes of the gardens. It would work as a relaxing game à la Flower if it wasn't for the damn "energy bar" that is constantly depleting, effectively resulting in a time limit putting pressure on you. This makes the game stressful most of the time. I have to admit that the electronic music is pretty cool though... but I stopped after collecting at least one spectra in each garden because there was jusst no motivation to find all 75 for me.… Expand

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 22, 2012
    70
    A visually powerful game is so unique in many ways that the mainstream player will probably not enjoy it. It's more of a meditation tool than actual game. [March 2012]
  2. PC Gamer
    Mar 21, 2012
    84
    As a game, there's not a lot of challenge to Eden--but as an experience, it's well worth spending time with. [May 2012, p.67]
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 15, 2012
    82
    PixelJunk Eden delivers an engaging and meaningful experience, immersing you in an alternate reality while jumping from plant to plant, titillated by music and colors, progressively gaining more control over the inertial gameplay. If Q-Games' series always intrigued you, this is certainly an excellent opportunity to make its acquaintance.
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