PixelJunk Raiders

 Stadia
  • Release Date: Mar 1, 2021
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 71
  3. Negative: 17 out of 71

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  1. TheCrowFather
    Mar 5, 2021
    5
    It's honestly pretty dull and makes a lot of baffling decisions.

    I have to crush my R3 for a long time to super jump; combat is boring, enemies are boring, levels of open and empty, the mission type is not varied, weapons always come damaged.

    There's a meta-game of leveling between missions, getting abilities getting DNA, etc., but it's not enough to save the game.
  2. Stoked4Good
    Aug 8, 2021
    7
    Played via Stadia Pro. A game with an apparently steep learning curve. Loved the graphics/look. Not a genre i am familiar with, but was occasionally fun - when I wasn't just dying, haha.
  3. xPredatord
    Aug 10, 2021
    7
    Questo roguelike sa farsi apprezzare in più e più modi e lo state share - il fatto di poter condividere il progresso in game in maniera intuitiva e veloce - è un valore aggiunto non trascurabile. Serviranno ore di gioco per capire al meglio come funziona il sistema di combattimento però fidatevi che se investirete in esso un minimo del vostro tempo alla fine non ne rimarrete delusi
  4. Ironbeagle17
    Aug 8, 2021
    6
    I really want to love this game. It is fun and gets challenging but it still feels too much like I'm running around an empty map trying to find loot. Maybe I shouldn't be playing it that way. It has charm and plays great on Stadia.
  5. Rudiggz
    Aug 9, 2021
    7
    Not my type of game, theres alot of open space, and the enemies are unforgiving, its really tough in the start, I assume it gets easier as you go on, I was only able to put a couple hours into the game, I could see how alot of people would like it, random generated levels, variety of enemies, awesome art style with a combat system that could be a bit more forgiving health wise, at leastNot my type of game, theres alot of open space, and the enemies are unforgiving, its really tough in the start, I assume it gets easier as you go on, I was only able to put a couple hours into the game, I could see how alot of people would like it, random generated levels, variety of enemies, awesome art style with a combat system that could be a bit more forgiving health wise, at least for me, music is such a great part of the game as well.… Expand
  6. Pedder
    Aug 9, 2021
    7
    A standard rougue like in a lot of ways with a little RPG thrown in. Develope your avatar as the levels go on. Much for the bigger levels. Can seem a little repetitive bioth in the dialogue and the game play but it does get progressivley challenging along the way. Some new chsallenges do start to show up in more advanced levels as the game goes on. Combat is simple and nice. fast pacedA standard rougue like in a lot of ways with a little RPG thrown in. Develope your avatar as the levels go on. Much for the bigger levels. Can seem a little repetitive bioth in the dialogue and the game play but it does get progressivley challenging along the way. Some new chsallenges do start to show up in more advanced levels as the game goes on. Combat is simple and nice. fast paced when it gets difficult. and discovering which imprints to work best to your style of play and gameplay will help you out a lot. It's trial and error to find this out though. Expect to die a lot and get frustrated.
    Takes advantage of a unique stadia feature in State share. Help each other out on difficult levels or compete against your friends to get the best score. Some of the movements in the gamne could od with work like climbing the ledges on the side of a building is awkward and stiff. You can only move at one speed. It is challenging and enjoyable but unlikely to win any awards or be on top of peoples favourite games.    … Expand
  7. batpixi
    Aug 8, 2021
    7
    Offers a fun experience for shorter game sessions. The state share feature is unique and fun to use with other players. Fun minute to minute combat.
  8. CrowRezin
    Aug 11, 2021
    7
    This is not really my type of game. It was really fun to play until I died and lost all my stuff. At higher levels I was only able to play because of the State Share on Stadia. I was able to get weapons from others who had left them and saved their game share. The combat is a bit clunky. the gameplay is fun though and the concept is really cool. I'm just not into "starting over" as aThis is not really my type of game. It was really fun to play until I died and lost all my stuff. At higher levels I was only able to play because of the State Share on Stadia. I was able to get weapons from others who had left them and saved their game share. The combat is a bit clunky. the gameplay is fun though and the concept is really cool. I'm just not into "starting over" as a penalty when I die. I don't have time or desire to "get good" at this game in order to play it.… Expand
  9. Lemsip67
    Aug 9, 2021
    7
    This game is attractive and technically interesting, I think it gets a bit of a though ride. It also isn't a perfect game with some frustrating elements. 7.
  10. humblebum
    Aug 10, 2021
    7
    Great Sci Fi asthetic. The action gameplay is pretty fun but gets repetitive. Difficulty level is a bit too steep and not much character progression to help grind.
  11. Joshlion
    Aug 9, 2021
    7
    Un juego roguelike bastante adictivo pero con un ritmo muy lento al principio. Le falta también una historia más dinámica que ayude a tener ganas de entrar a jugar porque si no estás acostumbrado a este tipo de juegos puede llegar a ser una experiencia frustrante. Gráficamente es muy bonito y cada nivel es un desafío. Además la funcionalidad de State Share propia de Stadia se ha explotadoUn juego roguelike bastante adictivo pero con un ritmo muy lento al principio. Le falta también una historia más dinámica que ayude a tener ganas de entrar a jugar porque si no estás acostumbrado a este tipo de juegos puede llegar a ser una experiencia frustrante. Gráficamente es muy bonito y cada nivel es un desafío. Además la funcionalidad de State Share propia de Stadia se ha explotado muy bien aquí, yo mismo he probado varios niveles compartidos por usuarios y la propia desarrolladora y he podido completa alguno. Si eres fan de este género tan peculiar no dudes en al menos probar unas horas.… Expand
  12. BioRex437
    Aug 14, 2021
    6
    This game isn't to be discarded. It has some very interesting game design ideas, especially utilizing Stadia's State Share feature. That being said, I haven't found myself playing this title past a few hours as there isn't a whole lot going on to keep your attention. A big fan of the art design and was really dogging the combat, bit after a while felt like I was just chugging along for theThis game isn't to be discarded. It has some very interesting game design ideas, especially utilizing Stadia's State Share feature. That being said, I haven't found myself playing this title past a few hours as there isn't a whole lot going on to keep your attention. A big fan of the art design and was really dogging the combat, bit after a while felt like I was just chugging along for the sake of it.… Expand

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Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. Edge Magazine
    Mar 25, 2021
    40
    In a world where games such as Hades, Slay The Spire and Into The Breach have found ways to elevate the Roguelike to new heights, PixelJunk Raiders sadly fails to make a mark. [Issue#357, p.118]
  2. IGN
    Mar 13, 2021
    40
    PixelJunk Raiders may look like an inventive and colorful world to wander around, but it stumbles hard when it comes to darn near everything else that makes a roguelike fun.
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  3. Wccftech
    Mar 8, 2021
    50
    PixelJunk Raiders has a unique vibe and some interesting ideas, including smart implementation of Stadia’s State Share feature, but it isn’t anywhere near as fleshed out or polished as it needs to be. Cheapo presentation, clunky combat, unbalanced roguelike mechanics, and a lack of variety combine to extinguish the game’s promise. PixelJunk Raiders may stand out like a minor oasis on the desolate Stadia release calendar, but there’s a much wider, more vibrant world of roguelike-flavored games out there to explore.
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