PixelJunk Eden (View comments)

Posted by: Tyson Moffitt

First PixelJunk Racers came out, and then PixelJunk Monsters, and finally PixelJunk Eden, the newest installment to the series. You play as a small creature that jumps and swings around from plant to plant trying to find the little objects called ‘spectra’ which are located throughout the stages.  As you are jumping about looking for the spectra you also have a little meter at the bottom of the screen that is full at the beginning of the game, but gradually lowers unless you find ‘crystals’, or the spectra.

First level of PixelJunk Eden from Nikolas Mason on Vimeo.

The game looks and feels delightful, but the controls are at times difficult, and stubborn to jump and maneuver. The game has a fantastic soundtrack, and a great look and concept. But I just wasn’t feeling it.

The game was fun sometimes, but mostly annoying. In my opinion, I could usually over look the annoying, but I just couldn’t find myself doing that with this game. It took longer than I liked trying to get used to the controls. I could only play this game for about 30 to 40 minutes before getting bored. The game seemed to have the potential to be really fun, but it just didn’t deliver. For only $4.99, you can try this game yourself from the Playstation Store.

Sound: 5

Graphics: 5

Replayability: 2

Controls: 1

Concept: 2