Pyre

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 179 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 136 out of 179
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 179
  3. Negative: 22 out of 179

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  1. Hackslashshoot
    Jul 11, 2021
    0
    I Loved transistor and bastion but this game oh man . I hated everything about it. Strong zero
  2. Jezzalenko
    Jul 29, 2017
    3
    The art work is great, the characters interesting but the lack of character and environment interaction killed it for me. Even the battle part became boring and repetitive. its a shame, as I thought Transistor was one of the coolest games ever
  3. Frosthaven
    Jul 25, 2017
    4
    Pyre is a game that only succeeds on brand name recognition. SuperGiant has built quite the following (including myself) after their hit releases of Bastion and Transistor, but misses the mark with Pyre.

    You are provided with an absolutely beautiful art style and amazing sound score as fans of the studio have come to love, but in the context of the actual game much feels lacking. In    Pyre is a game that only succeeds on brand name recognition. SuperGiant has built quite the following (including myself) after their hit releases of Bastion and Transistor, but misses the mark with Pyre.

    You are provided with an absolutely beautiful art style and amazing sound score as fans of the studio have come to love, but in the context of the actual game much feels lacking.

    In previous titles from SuperGiant, the gameplay and story elements intertwined like a fine tapestry that empowered the overall experience. This game is fantasy NBA Jam with some moba elements wrapped up in a visual novel shell.

    It's like having vanilla ice cream with a side of tomato sauce. Not bad on their own, but the strange combination leads to wanting more out of either.    … Expand
  4. gabriot
    Sep 18, 2017
    4
    Supergiant games are always so overrated. The only positive I can give this game is that they tried something somewhat new with the gameplay. At the end of the day it's painfully simple, calling it an RPG should be considered a crime, and there is zero depth to this game. It should be a 5 dollar game at most. This is 2017 and this is the type of stuff that passes for a top ratedSupergiant games are always so overrated. The only positive I can give this game is that they tried something somewhat new with the gameplay. At the end of the day it's painfully simple, calling it an RPG should be considered a crime, and there is zero depth to this game. It should be a 5 dollar game at most. This is 2017 and this is the type of stuff that passes for a top rated console game? Give me a break. Completely linear bullcrap. It's like a game for three year olds. How dumbed down do devs need to make their games? Is the general populous really this dumb that they can't handle a semi complex game?… Expand
  5. daveberzack
    Mar 6, 2019
    2
    The core fantasy sports combat game is interesting. But everything else is a muddle. The psychedelic world map removes any sense of place that a world map should impart. The choices feel arbitrary and pointless. And the whole world and storyline is so disjointed and abstract, it's hard to really care about anything, so the droning dialog and navigation is just tedious filler betweenThe core fantasy sports combat game is interesting. But everything else is a muddle. The psychedelic world map removes any sense of place that a world map should impart. The choices feel arbitrary and pointless. And the whole world and storyline is so disjointed and abstract, it's hard to really care about anything, so the droning dialog and navigation is just tedious filler between matches.

    Overall, the glowing reviews seem to reflect the biases of industry insiders thirsty and excited for anything novel and cleanly produced. If you're looking for a pretty, innovative gaming experience, this will probably delight. If you're looking for fun, move along.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#29 Best PS4 Game of 2017
92
#92 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
50
#50 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. The Digital Fix
    Sep 14, 2017
    80
    A quirky fusion of genres which challenges as much as it charms.
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  2. games(TM)
    Sep 8, 2017
    80
    You've never played anything quite like this. [Issue#191, p.74]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 8, 2017
    90
    An engaging fantasy visual novel elegantly supplemented with an addictive and unique sport, Pyre is a true original. As gaming obsessions go, it burns bright, if not long. [Oct 2017, p.93]
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