Pine

 Switch
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 7 out of 22

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  1. SpiderSucc
    May 6, 2021
    5
    I just got this game on epic games store for the free game thing cuz I thought it looked and sounded cool but little did I know I would be in for a padded boring game with getting stuck on nothing and falling off platforms (especially apparent in the vaults) falling through platforms or getting stuck in between objects unable to move. while yes the game has interesting parts a lot of theI just got this game on epic games store for the free game thing cuz I thought it looked and sounded cool but little did I know I would be in for a padded boring game with getting stuck on nothing and falling off platforms (especially apparent in the vaults) falling through platforms or getting stuck in between objects unable to move. while yes the game has interesting parts a lot of the quests are papped with the objective being across the map only to be given a fetch quest and to find materials that aren't easy to find sometimes just to finish the quest the combat is unfair since you can't dodge out of enemy attacks easily (like the game says you can) and sometimes the shield doesn't even block damage when it is hit and the bs energy system and relationship and trading system is underwhelming since you have to donate a lot to one camp/tribe and all you get is basic materials and a few crafting recipes I don't even want to finish the game if it is this repetitive just to pad out the game in which it has a boring story anyway there are good parts but i do not recomend… Expand
  2. CraigEchols
    Aug 14, 2021
    5
    Was really hyped for this game because I knew it was coming to Switch and figured it would be a Breath of the Wild - lite.

    There is a lot to like about this game with it being a resource-based trading game and your job is to smooth over relations between factions based on finding the items that that need. You travel finding items each faction needs and based on what you get, can open up    Was really hyped for this game because I knew it was coming to Switch and figured it would be a Breath of the Wild - lite.

    There is a lot to like about this game with it being a resource-based trading game and your job is to smooth over relations between factions based on finding the items that that need. You travel finding items each faction needs and based on what you get, can open up other items and quests for each faction for yourself. Not a bad premise honestly. However, the execution is paltry at best.

    First, the world is open and full of life, but kinda boring at the same time. 90% of what you come across are hostiles and the other half is just sort of background foder. Also, it doesn't help that every objective is like 50 miles from the nearest objective and given that this is the switch version, texture pop-ins and getting stuck in glitches isn't out of the question.

    Speaking of glitches, the first time I played the game, I got stuck on a quest because it wasn't letting me complete the task. When I next booted up the game, it had completed the quest and put me in the middle of a cutscene???? How that happened I don't know.

    Combat I was really looking forward to, but alas, that broke my heart the most. There is difficult and then there is Pine. Enemies are much stronger than you for the most part. Many attacks cannot be blocked. There is no parry. Projectiles only work on certain enemies (despite saying every enemy has a critical spot), enemies can attack through your attacks sometimes and worst of all, enemy attacks can send you reeling while your attacks may as well be throwing wet sand at a brick wall. Not to mention, enemies chase you throughout the map so the only real way to get away from them is to defeat them or to run into a dungeon or whatever. Oh, and despite the factions being at war with each other, they seem to have a common enemy in your so don't be surprised if you become the center of the battle.

    The ideas of this game are better than the sum which is sad because the foundation for this game is really something that could be built off of. It was just poorly executed. I may give them this some more time because I really do want to like it, but the performance and the way they went about this game just really is sad because it could have been so much better.    … Expand
  3. bancandrei
    May 21, 2020
    5
    Looks good, but gets boring way too quickly. Could barely remember the title, to give this rating. Wanted an alternative to breath of the wild, but better just play that one some more
  4. Floor84
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    I actually really like what they have done with the game since it got out. It was a real deception when I started playing it in 2019. The gazillion bugs and long loading times just made it unplayable, even though I enjoyed the ambiance. I took it up again after a couple of months, not expecting too much because the initial loading time is still a drag. But overall it got so much better!I actually really like what they have done with the game since it got out. It was a real deception when I started playing it in 2019. The gazillion bugs and long loading times just made it unplayable, even though I enjoyed the ambiance. I took it up again after a couple of months, not expecting too much because the initial loading time is still a drag. But overall it got so much better! Once you get past the somewhat clunky gameplay it is a really immersive story. I love how your interactions with the different tribes affect the game. Yes, it is still way too buggy and therefore not the best value for money. But if you like the genre and you have some hours to spare I would really recommend Pine for its originality, the big open world, and the way the team has been working on the game ever since it got out. But bear in mind: if you are expecting Breath-of the-wild-like quality than you will be disappointed for sure.… Expand

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48

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 11, 2021
    65
    Pine has a lot of interesting systems and mechanics, but those individual pieces do not add up to a completely satisfying whole. While there is fun to be had with Pine's interesting exploration, many of the mechanics feel disjointed, with too much reliance on the game's collection-based economy. While Pine was clearly made with a lot of love, every good feature in is balanced by a mechanic that doesn't feel so great.
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  2. Nintenderos
    Dec 11, 2020
    55
    Pine is a game that we recommend with caution. Even after the 2.0 update, the loading times are still long. Overall performance has improved but needs more updates on Nintendo Switch.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Jan 21, 2020
    58
    The execution is as boring as everything else Pine has to offer. It’s a shame that the finished (or, given the technical issues, maybe that should read “mostly finished”) product doesn’t come anywhere close to living up to the incredible potential displayed by the trailer, because that game could have been great. This game, however, is in dire need of improvements, and until it gets those you can skip it pretty safely.
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