Pid PC
Metascore
63 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. CD-Action
    Jan 6, 2013
    65
    Pid's world is charming, graphics and music create a wonderful atmosphere and the puzzles are clever. But on the other hand the game punishes you for every mistake and could infuriate a Tibetan monk. [1/2013, p.66]
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  2. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 30, 2012
    50
    An indie platformer that never quite gets past proclaiming "Me too!" It's enjoyable in parts, but also forgettable. [Jan 2013, p.83]
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 21, 2012
    70
    Smart platformer offers an interesting story and an intense atmosphere unfortunately, it also comes with frustrating parts and is overall short. [Christmas 2012]
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  4. NZGamer
    Nov 27, 2012
    68
    The learning curve ain't too steep for your average punter, but the overall difficulty is. The many, many deaths of Kurt can be demoralising and extremely frustrating; however despite this it does grow on you after a while - especially with another player to share the experience.
  5. XGN
    Nov 23, 2012
    75
    Pid can best be described as a typical indie game: it offers a unique world, interesting audio-visual presentation and great platform gameplay with a twist. The gameplay does have some shortcomings, but overall it's a fun game.
  6. Impulsegamer
    Nov 12, 2012
    85
    Pid is an imaginative, well-designed platformer with all of the bells and whistles for the price of lunch.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Nov 9, 2012
    60
    The cold heart beneath the cuddly surface fits the dark tone of the game, which beneath all the whimsy tells a melancholy story. Even so, players drawn in by Pid's dreamy visuals might end up feeling betrayed.
  8. GameSpot
    Nov 6, 2012
    70
    Kurt's trials partly arise from the traditional platforming challenge, of course, but trimming the more repetitive sequences and draining the bosses' health would have edged this effort toward the greatness enjoyed by some of its contemporary cousins.
  9. Vandal Online
    Nov 6, 2012
    75
    Mixing up platforms and puzzles, Pid offers old-school difficulty and a very enjoyable experience. Definitely recommended for those who want to go back in time and make the most of a game that will bring us many hours of fun.
  10. Hardcore Gamer Magazine
    Nov 1, 2012
    60
    While it's enjoyable at times and boasts some charm, it's ultimately an unfulfilling puzzle platformer that tries to go outside its box with limited success.
  11. PC Gamer
    Oct 30, 2012
    50
    Beautiful game, with some nice puzzles, ruined by your character's inability to perform the platforming as well as you need.

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User Score
8.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. drunkenmuse
    10
    The studio was partly responsible for Bionic Commando Rearmed, and although I was never a big fan of that game, I love PID.

    Joining the ran    ks of Bastion, Limbo and Braid - this game is one of my favourite XBLA releases to date. It's beautiful to behold, controls flawlessly (played using a 360 controller) and the soundtrack is AMAZING. The game echoes a lot of old school platformers but bring the premise to more modern standards.… Full Review »
  2. Mufufado
    9
    Muy buen juego, no sé porque tiene nada más que un 6,3... Lo unico que podria justificarlo es la elevada dificultad que tiene. Pero esta realmlmente muy currado, y el estilo como que todos son marionetas me encanta :3… Full Review »
  3. No3Mole
    9
    Everything about this game has it headed fast toward my list of personal classics. Immediately, the aesthetic is phenomenal. The graphical style is at once endearing and friendly, and dark and menacing. This is all accompanied by a soundtrack consisting mostly of this somber sort of jazz, the kind of sweet, slow sound that might make you imagine a coffeehouse at night or a smokey speakeasy. I all feels sort of dreamlike and eerie and draws you into its haze, but it never once feels out of place within its own world. Moving on to the actual gameplay, most of the puzzles are pretty interesting. Each new mechanic is introduced in a clever way before throwing you into a room that uses it, so you should never be rushing into a section that features something that you have absolutely no understanding of. The way the elements combine can often present you with a plethora of options for getting around a given obstacle, but amazingly without making the game feel simple. Even with all of your options, it feels challenging fairly frequently. Of course, the punishment for making mistakes is generally just returning to a checkpoint, which is only pertinent in the middle of a tough boss battle, when you have to restart after making an error. I would not consider this a downside, however; a great deal of the game's purpose is exploration and trying new things yourself, so punishing you severely for some idea not working would hamper the feel of this one big time. The combat (destroying enemies) is mostly based on using the environment to your advantage, which I'm always a big sucker for. There are bombs and such to deal direct damage, but you can only carry a handful, and fresh pickups of the attack items aren't exactly common.
    The platforming portion of the game does, I have to admit, come with its flaws. The controls aren't super tight; Kurt (your hero) is a pudgy little bugger, which you are often reminded of by his occasionally frustrating momentum. For the most part, your momentum making the controls feel loose isn't something that kills the game. It just takes a little time to understand that you have to be kissing a wall to stick directly to it instead of falling through your gravity beam, or that turns aren't exactly instant. There are two things that do get very irritating, however. When you have some extra hits, there is virtually no invulnerability time, but you do a little knock-back move. The end result is that it's very easy to get stun-locked; expect to lose all of your armour instead of just a peg if you get hit. Second, is that the burst beam item you get later is a touch dodgy. For regular use, it's fine, but there a couple puzzles that require precision and timing with it, which is fine. What is not fine is seeing the visual effect indicating that you did exactly what you were supposed to do, but seeing that it simply didn't take. Nothing is worse in a game than seeing that you did something optional and very difficult correctly and not receiving your dues for your success.

    Now, recommending this game is tricky. It really takes someone who likes to get lost in that kind of strange, stylized atmosphere, and liking both puzzle games and platformers is important as well. Anyone who meets all of these criteria, though, should find themselves engrossed and mesmerized by PID.    … Full Review »
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