Pix the Cat

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 94 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 94
  3. Negative: 26 out of 94

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  1. EFYevan
    Oct 15, 2014
    6
    This is an "okay" game. I prefer snake and I prefer pacman. It is a lot of memorization and is hampered by controls that just don't work with a PS4 controller. The constant speed changes do not help. I just wish it was a little more constant and not too slow or too fast at times. Not a bad game for PS Plus, but it's a hard game to give a very high or low score to.
  2. SilentINU
    Oct 22, 2014
    7
    It's a vibrant and addictive game that will make you spend some good hours. Never gets boring but sometimes it gets on your nerves on the hard levels, but that's part of the magic!
    You like Snake? This game is for you!
    You like Pacman? Great, this game is for you!
    This is a good game to make a pause on your AAA titles and enjoy a simple but amusing game.
  3. FriedConsole
    Oct 8, 2014
    7
    If PacMan and Snake had a baby it would be this game. High Score chase game that relies on memorization of patterns and executing to get a high score. Fun but eventually you bore of the same boards. Vita version runs fine while in the game but has some long loading screens. Vita version seems more responsive than the PS4 during gameplay but they both are fine.
  4. StarfighterProx
    Oct 24, 2014
    7
    Pix the Cat is a good arcade game with varied modes (arcade, nostalgia, puzzle) that could be a GREAT game if the controls were more precise.

    I learned early on that the thumbstick was not going to be reliable. The d-pad is better, but some turns feel off. It's like I have to start them a bit earlier than I should. This becomes a real issue when you're going very fast an need to execute    Pix the Cat is a good arcade game with varied modes (arcade, nostalgia, puzzle) that could be a GREAT game if the controls were more precise.

    I learned early on that the thumbstick was not going to be reliable. The d-pad is better, but some turns feel off. It's like I have to start them a bit earlier than I should. This becomes a real issue when you're going very fast an need to execute a few swift turns in series.

    I also wish there was an option to pick up at the last board/level you completed (or even perfected), albeit with a score reset. There are a few boards that I can't seem to get the hang of and it really sucks to have to play through 15 levels just to practice one time.

    The daily mode is a fantastic feature that helps to keep the game fresh. It definitely works in coaxing me back on days when I would otherwise not play. The mission gallery is amazingly helpful. It keeps me motivated and helps me decide what to aim for next.

    I'm still not sure how I feel about the slight randomization. The level structure is always the same, but the eggs and drop points shift a little bit from one run to the next. I get what they were going for here, but at the same time I wish the stages were static so I don't feel shafted by unfavorable placement on an otherwise good run.

    Overall, I'm satisfied with this game. It's a good addition to the PS+ library and will continue to see a 2-4 hours of playtime from me for at least the next few weeks.

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  5. ThiouZ
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    Pix the Cat is a nice arcade game with good sound. The game allows you to compare your scores with your friends

    Graphics 5/10
    Music 7/10
    Gameplay 6/10

    My overall score is 6
  6. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 26, 2015
    6
    A hybrid of the classics Snake and Pac-Man, that ultimately doesn't have the complexity of either. What we get is an arcade-style puzzle game that just requires bland pattern memorization in order to get a high-score. The clock is the real enemy here. Run out of time and it's game over. The only other threat to your score is running into a wall or into you own tail. So long as you avoidA hybrid of the classics Snake and Pac-Man, that ultimately doesn't have the complexity of either. What we get is an arcade-style puzzle game that just requires bland pattern memorization in order to get a high-score. The clock is the real enemy here. Run out of time and it's game over. The only other threat to your score is running into a wall or into you own tail. So long as you avoid either of those things you're good.

    However that is easier said than done thanks to the stiff controls on PS4. The game doesn't pick up on more subtle movements like other games do. It gets in the way a bit.

    There might be something here for the more devoted high-score hunters out there. The concept is solid even if it's boring in execution. The psychedelic visuals and light old school feel are appealing, but the fact that I'm just memorizing patterns instead of actually strategizing is kind of a bummer. That type of thing is a relic of retro game design that just doesn't have much of a place anymore.    … Expand
  7. Nel
    Jan 12, 2017
    5
    Reminds me of pacman. The game is really simple, and it has some fun new mechanics which pacman could have used, but it comes short with almost nothing to do after you have completed the levels.

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#38 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#81 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 28, 2014
    90
    In short: it's a bit good. [Christmas 2014, p.95]
  2. Games Master UK
    Dec 21, 2014
    55
    It's all a bit shallow for anything long-term. [Christmas 2014, p.78]
  3. DarkStation
    Nov 11, 2014
    70
    Pix the Cat is a fun action title that features some quick gameplay, catchy music, and a vivid art style.
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