The Pedestrian

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83

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Pedestrian is a 2.5D puzzle platformer themed around the public sign system. You play as a 2D character moving through signs in a dynamic 3D world. You progress through the game by rearranging and connecting public signs to explore and advance through each environment.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. DarkStation
    Feb 19, 2021
    100
    The Pedestrian is one of the best puzzle experiences I’ve had on the console. It starts off strong and carries that energy throughout the rest of the adventure, dishing out new mechanics and obstacles at a comfortable pace that never had me feeling bored or disinterested. Mix together the gameplay with an animated setting and a jaunty musical score and the end result is a delectable delight of video game entertainment.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Jan 28, 2021
    90
    Well thought out puzzles and a fantastic art style really propel The Pedestrian to the top of my list of recently played puzzle games. It is so different and that is something I really admire. While it will not be for everyone I think it does enough to even tease non-puzzle game fans into trying it. Striking and clever, The Pedestrian never overstays its welcome. It's short, sweet and I enjoyed every minute of it.
  3. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jan 29, 2021
    90
    As with most of the best puzzle games out there, The Pedestrian isn’t going to eat up a huge chunk of your time. That said, every minute spent playing it will give your brain a solid workout. My first session saw me burn through the first half of the game in an afternoon before my noggin needed some downtime. As the puzzles ramped up in difficulty, it slowed me down a touch but only because I was being much more deliberate and triple checking everything. Putting this one up there as one of the best puzzlers available for PlayStation gamers, right below A Fold Apart.
  4. Push Square
    Jan 28, 2021
    80
    While The Pedestrian is a great puzzle platformer, it's not perfect. Probably the most noticeable absence in the game is a hint system. The puzzles can get extremely difficult at times, becoming borderline frustrating even. Additionally, another missed opportunity is in the game’s use of the touchpad. While pressing the touchpad works as the interact button, the cursor cannot be controlled by sliding your finger over it. This nitpick might not affect many players, but it’s still an odd exclusion. Minor frustrations aside, The Pedestrian is a fantastic puzzle-platformer that stands out from the crowd. For those looking for a unique pick-up-and-play experience, it's well worth the investment.
  5. PlayStation Country
    Feb 16, 2021
    80
    The Pedestrian is an ace collection of puzzles thematically linked by some very clever set dressing as you traverse 3D environments via 2D puzzles. It's really quite good. Get on it.
  6. DualShockers
    Feb 3, 2021
    80
    While it may not be for everyone, The Pedestrian is worth a shot. It stands out from the crowd in so many ways, leaving a positive impact on me in the end.
  7. COGconnected
    Feb 1, 2021
    77
    The Pedestrian is a beautiful game that permeates with ingenuity. Each area is brimming with ideas and these are suitably positioned to not overwhelm the gamer. Due to its design, players of any skill level will be able to jump on and enjoy this unique title. Unfortunately, there are a few road bumps along the way and the conclusion of the subtle narrative is a bit of a dead-end but this doesn’t take away from the incredible journey across the city.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
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  1. morikules
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    A beautiful looking puzzle game with a very cool mechanic and the twist in the end let my mouth stand wide open all the time, because it cameA beautiful looking puzzle game with a very cool mechanic and the twist in the end let my mouth stand wide open all the time, because it came with such a surprise. Fantastic!… Expand
  2. synaptical
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    Really a fun puzzle game that has a fair amount of challenges! I think for the price you get very good contents
  4. MCLO
    Feb 1, 2021
    8
    Amo jogos de quebra cabeça e este é muito muito bom! Dificuldade crescente, mecânicas bem explicadas e desafiadoras sem serem muitoAmo jogos de quebra cabeça e este é muito muito bom! Dificuldade crescente, mecânicas bem explicadas e desafiadoras sem serem muito frustrantes, além de um estilo de arte legal. Pontos negativos são a curta duração, não aproveitar mais o último e surpreendente tipo de quebra cabeça e falta de mais trofeus, inclusive platina.… Expand
  5. HaloFever
    Jan 24, 2023
    8
    Excellent little puzzle game. I absolutely love the premise and the aesthetic. I could play a whole platforming game based on sign gal or signExcellent little puzzle game. I absolutely love the premise and the aesthetic. I could play a whole platforming game based on sign gal or sign guy. What keeps this game from perfection the tediousness of some of the puzzles. I want to enjoy a game, not rewire a house.

    The premise of the game is novel. You are the person in one of those caution signs. Your power is that you can move from sign to sign. What is your goal? Who knows. You follow clues and traverse a city. Your signs may be 2-D, but the word around the signs is very much alive and in 3D. It’s been awhile since I’ve been wowed by this kind of innovative concept.

    The puzzles themselves simple enough. Where the game goes wrong is in taxing the player with multiple steps of completing a circuit, retracing, and completing an circuit again. Cut puzzles are fun. Work is not. The obvious problem for a puzzle game such as this is that puzzle that is too difficult will frustrate players and a puzzle that is too easy is just going through the motions. I like games that start with easy puzzles that teach me how to solve the hard puzzles. I also like puzzles that have a trick to them, as in some unexpected way of solving them. Solving a tricky puzzles opens up a part of your brain to something new. The Pedestrian only touches on this, and that is where the game maxes out at being good and not great.

    All in all, this is a fun little game with fantastic quality.

    Full disclosure: I received this game as part of my PS+ collection. (This is how I find most games these days). My play through was a little over 3 hours. Your mileage my vary.    … Expand
  6. ehtaco
    May 28, 2023
    7
    Interesting puzzle game with a great aesthetic. Bit on the tedious side at times, but enjoyable nonetheless.

Awards & Rankings

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#25 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021