Posted on: December 14, 2015
xSinghx
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Solid Start But Wears Out Its Welcome
If you are interested in PID it's probably worth picking up despite its flaws. It has a vivid and unique art style (something not enough games value these days). The soundtrack is solid all the way through and some of the gameplay (specifically the puzzle element) is entertaining and relaxing - mostly towards the beginning. Also PID's code seems especially polished as I had zero issues during my time with the game. I commend the developers on this, as I see too many indies become critical or popular darlings but retain buggy code (Hotline Miami), something that should be inexcusable. The bad part: unfortunately PID is slow in introducing new gameplay elements, making it feel repetitive and at times frustrating which is why I think you see many reviews describing it as too easy or too hard. There are stealth sections for example that feel unending simply because the gameplay does not progress or change for several maps. Conversely there are sections and gameplay elements that seem all too brief (seeds that uncover secret stairs and space jumping towards the end). There are also several time gated sections that regardless of your difficulty setting are the same and feel obnoxiously punishing to get through. I played the game on normal most of the way through and it took me 10.5hrs to finish with about 350 deaths. Unlike other indies that make death "just part of the game" without feeling especially punishing (Gucamelee! Hotline Miami) PID resets the section you die on taking you out of the flow of the game and wearing on you over time. Lastly, although the story could be worthwhile, it is hamstrung by banal writing that is expositional, lacking much flavor, humor, or character. There's a lot of unrealized potential in PID. There are many things to like about the game, but too many grievances that prevent me from really falling in love with it. One hopes the developers do a sequel simply to realize the greatness this game has but can't deliver.
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