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. richp
    Jul 30, 2017
    5
    There's no denying that the artwork is incredible and without it I'd probably have given up much earlier but the actual gameplay is pretty weak.

    It plays a bit like basketball but with hugely unbalanced characters, there really is little to be gained by picking anything but the quickest players. On easy/normal it's almost impossible to lose but on hard you're just chasing shadows.    There's no denying that the artwork is incredible and without it I'd probably have given up much earlier but the actual gameplay is pretty weak.

    It plays a bit like basketball but with hugely unbalanced characters, there really is little to be gained by picking anything but the quickest players. On easy/normal it's almost impossible to lose but on hard you're just chasing shadows.

    The story is alright but feels a bit too self-satisfied and I really didn't care about the characters.

    I bought the game because I've loved the previous Supergiant games but this one just isn't my cup of tea at all.

    I'd strongly suggest watching some video reviews before taking the plunge.    … Expand
  2. atlas007
    Aug 1, 2017
    6
    What began as a captivating story with memorable characters and colorful landscapes soon had my interest plateau when the game, divided into two parts, travelling and 'the rites', was unable to keep my interest beyond the half-way point. The gameplay is a mix of occult with sports, sprinkled with some RPG elements, certainly unique but certainly not exciting.

    You play with your choice    What began as a captivating story with memorable characters and colorful landscapes soon had my interest plateau when the game, divided into two parts, travelling and 'the rites', was unable to keep my interest beyond the half-way point. The gameplay is a mix of occult with sports, sprinkled with some RPG elements, certainly unique but certainly not exciting.

    You play with your choice of three members for your team against another team of three, and to truly excel at the game you're expected to use all three members in synchronicity to perform quick passes, long range banishes and clutch saves. However, in my experience I could easily just use one character per round without any trouble leaving my other members standing idle probably contemplating how they're winning without any team effort on their part. Even when you do bother to utilize your teammates to the fullest, only being able to move one member at a time just doesn't click in what should be a fast paced sport/combat game.

    The game does have its positives, with fantastic visuals, great soundtrack, and the unique voice acting is perfect for every character. But with all that, when it comes down to it, it's core aspect just doesn't keep me itching to perform the next rite, nor care to hone my skills in the practice area.

    I had bought this because of the company's track record with Bastion and Transistor, but honestly I regret paying more than $10 for this.    … Expand
  3. oathblivion
    Jul 26, 2017
    5
    Probably better than the PC version because at least you will be able to enjoy multiplayer with friends. The campaign storytelling style was just too slow and boring for me. Its just not what most people who play Supergiant Games' Action RPGs are used to.

    Great Fantasy Sports Game. Visual Novel way of telling the story really kills it. It just does not blend well and is too slow. As    Probably better than the PC version because at least you will be able to enjoy multiplayer with friends. The campaign storytelling style was just too slow and boring for me. Its just not what most people who play Supergiant Games' Action RPGs are used to.

    Great Fantasy Sports Game. Visual Novel way of telling the story really kills it. It just does not blend well and is too slow.

    As much as I love Supergiant Games. I cant finish this game. It was just boring to me.
    So repetitive. Too much talking. We used to like Supergiant Games because they always blended dialogue, narrative and story WITH the Gameplay. Now they are completely separate. To be honest im reading dialogue of these characters 90% of the Game. Then i get these abilities that don't do much. They are really shallow and unrewarding.

    Summary:-

    Posives:
    -Great Artwork as always
    -Great Soundtrack as always
    -Great Gameplay as always

    Negatives:
    -I personally did not care about the story. It didnt make me want to.
    -Gameplay does not blend well with the story. (SECOND MOST IMPORTANT POINT)
    -90% of the time im reading a story I don't care about. It gets too repetitive and mundane after a few hours. I really dont give a damn about the story. (MOST IMPORTANT POINT OF ALL)
    -SkillTree was boring and did not bring anything really interesting unlike their other games.    … Expand
  4. Alecj
    Aug 1, 2017
    5
    A very specific type of game that is NOT for everyone.

    The reviews have overstated its likability but not its quality. Its a very well made game with an interesting art style and well written characters....but.... There isnt anything to the game besides the visual novel and a single type of mini game that is akin to Nintendo Ice Hockey. The single type of action game play is very    A very specific type of game that is NOT for everyone.

    The reviews have overstated its likability but not its quality. Its a very well made game with an interesting art style and well written characters....but....

    There isnt anything to the game besides the visual novel and a single type of mini game that is akin to Nintendo Ice Hockey.

    The single type of action game play is very specific. The whole game is centered around it. If you enjoy it, then you are a good ways to enjoying the experience.

    I didnt. I found it boring. So my opinion of the game is therefore negative.

    I went back and played Transistor again, and loved it even more after Pyre.....everything about Pyre was lacking when compared to Transistor....for me.

    So, my advice is....Go watch some gameplay....make sure you enjoy visual novels.....and then--unless you are 100% into what Pyre is offering.....go play Transistor.    … Expand
  5. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    6
    The game Pyre is from the indie studio SuperGiant and whats impressive to me is every game that they make is completely different. There is a theme where every game has a well-written Narrative but Bastion is an action game, Transistor is a turn-based strategy game and Pyre is a sports game. The studio has a range and that’s great, unfortunately, I couldn’t get into Pyre.

    From people    The game Pyre is from the indie studio SuperGiant and whats impressive to me is every game that they make is completely different. There is a theme where every game has a well-written Narrative but Bastion is an action game, Transistor is a turn-based strategy game and Pyre is a sports game. The studio has a range and that’s great, unfortunately, I couldn’t get into Pyre.

    From people that I have spoken to, they seemed to love the game and its characters but I just didn’t connect with them. I enjoyed the sports aspect of the game but even that wasn’t quite enough for me to get connected to the game.

    This is a game that I wanted to enjoy but after about 2 hours, it just didn’t do anything for me.    … Expand

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