Pinstripe

 Xbox One
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Feb 8, 2018
    8
    Pinstripe is one of those rare games that makes you think about it long after completion. It stirs up a number of emotions throughout your playthrough and that’s mainly down to its fantastic story. The story grips you straight away and never lets go and in the end you genuinely care about the characters because they’ve been designed and implemented brilliantly. Another thing that standsPinstripe is one of those rare games that makes you think about it long after completion. It stirs up a number of emotions throughout your playthrough and that’s mainly down to its fantastic story. The story grips you straight away and never lets go and in the end you genuinely care about the characters because they’ve been designed and implemented brilliantly. Another thing that stands out is the world in which the game takes place. Everything in the world feels alive and there are plenty of secrets to find which gives the game a little bit of replayability. In terms of the gameplay that’s present in the game you will find some of it pretty enjoyable. The platforming elements of the game play very well and most importantly the controls feel fluid and responsive throughout. There is also a decent amount of puzzles to sink your teeth into as well. Most of the puzzles in the game have been designed really well and I was very impressed with the amount of variety the puzzles had. Pinstripe also has a little bit of combat included in its gameplay, but I found this aspect to be a little lacklustre. The main reason why I wasn’t much for the combat is because everything about it felt awkward and it ended up being frustrating more than anything. In terms of content the game is short, but in my opinion I found the length of the game to be perfect. It doesn’t overstay its welcome and if you want more then you will get more playthroughs if you want to find all of the secrets. If you want to do this though then you’ll have to prepare for a lot of backtracking and if you’re like me then you will find this a tad tedious at times. The presentation side of the game is absolutely stunning in my opinion. Visually the game looks great and looks alive at all times and the accompanying sound design is fantastic, and I must admit that I was especially impressed with the voice actors who I thought did a wonderful job of bringing an emotional side to the game. At the end of the day Pinstripe will no doubt surprise a lot of people and it surprised me as well because I didn’t think it would be this good. They have managed to combine a fantastic story with wonderful characters and also throw in some clever puzzles as well and this without a doubt creates a memorable experience. If you’re a fan of puzzle platformers then Pinstripe is a must buy and if you’re newcomers to the genre then I highly recommend you try this game first.… Expand

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 3, 2018
    60
    A lighter experience than perhaps the developer intended - which is a bit of a shame.
  2. Destructoid
    Feb 20, 2018
    75
    Pinstripe isn't perfect, but it feels as if it nearly perfectly accomplishes what it sets out to do. It tells an emotional story with its own peculiar and disturbing flair. Like Dante seeking out Beatrice, Ted will walk through hell for Bo. That's something we can all empathize with on some level. That's what's worth fighting for.
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  3. 4P.de
    Feb 19, 2018
    83
    This one-man-project is definitely worth a look. A lot of elements are far from perfect, but in terms of atmosphere and story-telling this is one of the best indie jump&runs out there.
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