Hot Pixel

 PSP
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 35
  3. Negative: 9 out of 35
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  1. IGN
    49
    It's been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but this is practically a slap in the face of a title that works really well.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    45
    What could have been a good game inspired by the great "Warioware" series instead is nothing more than a poor imitation. [Nov 2007, p.62]
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  3. Gaming Age
    42
    Wherever the line is between very simple and very simple but addictive, Hot Pixels doesn't cross it in most cases.
  5. GameSpy
    40
    Despite a few nice features and a cool graphical style (pixel art is pretty awesome), the lame microgames outweigh the good ones by a hefty margin.
  6. Edge Magazine
    40
    If zSlide wants to directly compete with WarioWare’s creativity, not toying with the PSP’s optional camera or microphone has been a missed opportunity. [July 2007, p.94]
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  7. PALGN
    35
    Hot Pixel is the most blatantly derivative product we've seen for years, but to make matters worse, it fails to offer up any sort of compelling gameplay or long term value.
  8. Boomtown
    30
    It’s hard for me to think of anyone who would find Hot Pixel entertaining, even at its reduced RRP of £19.99. It would be too fast and frantic for young kids, too ridiculously camp at being street for young teenagers and too brain-numbingly dull for anybody with an IQ over 50 to play it for more than half an hour.
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  9. NTSC-uk
    30
    When it comes down to it, there’s essentially nothing here to recommend this over any other game, for example, something like WarioWare. That game has character, is constantly funny and contains a great selection of fun minigames. Hot Pixel fails to deliver on all counts.
  10. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    30
    Quirky games like this work only when there's a huge amount of truly inspired imagination behind them. Here, there isn't. [July 2007, p.97]
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Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Best PSP Game of 2007
66
#66 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2007
43
#43 Most Shared PSP Game of 2007

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    5
    Interesting concept, poorly executed. I remember it because of its distinctive visual style. And thats all. Mediocre.
  2. lesiuML
    Mar 30, 2022
    3
    Game about mini games with really only few that are actually good... Most of them are identical with only little differences. At first gameGame about mini games with really only few that are actually good... Most of them are identical with only little differences. At first game looks funny but it quickly turns to cringe and very forcing humor. It's very poorly ripped off wario ware clone... The best part of that game is that it's very short and you can beat it in one sitting and hopefully forget about it. It is even outrageous to mention but sometimes you can feel the drops in fps... In such game It's just ridiculous.… Full Review »
  3. TobyO.
    Nov 6, 2007
    6
    Lots of critical hate for this game; a little harsh, in my opinion. Yes, it's a Wario Ware ripoff, but how many Wii games are, too? Lots of critical hate for this game; a little harsh, in my opinion. Yes, it's a Wario Ware ripoff, but how many Wii games are, too? It's also a little cheesy and repetitive, but I was still moved to play through it, and download the 70 free games online. PSP needed a game like this, and I think Hot PXL did a decent job.… Full Review »
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