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PixelJunk Eden

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7.8 User Score:

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Based on 34 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Developer: Q-Games

Genre(s): Platform, Puzzle

Players: 3

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: July 1, 2008

Summary

[Playstation Network] PixelJunk Eden is the third PSN title from the PixelJunk series by Japanese developer Q-Games. PixelJunk Eden welcomes you to a psychedelic world unlike anything you've ever experienced before. As a tiny, silk-spinning 'grimp', it is up to you to collect the lost "Spectra" that have been scattered across all the gardens of Eden. You grip, jump and swing, destroying "Prowlers" and collecting their pollen which lets you grow more plants to take you further and deeper into the garden to locate the precious "Spectra." Lush visuals, slick controls and music make it an atmospheric and addictive experience. [Sony]

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What The Critics Said

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DarkStation

At the bargain price of $9.99 there is no reason you should not pick up this game.

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Game Chronicles

Great visual style, great audio soundtrack, great gameplay, and great technical add-ins make PixelJunk Eden is the best ten dollars that gamers can spend on their PS3 this year.

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ZTGameDomain

With such rich presentation the simple gameplay is more than engaging, it's addictive.

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Destructoid

For the price, it totally delivers.

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TheSixthAxis

It's a remarkable title and yet another shining example of the excellent quality we’ve come to expect from the PSN Store when developers put their mind to it.

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Cheat Code Central

All these features and ultimately the exciting, addictive, and utterly entertaining gameplay make this game deserving of a high score.

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Playstation Universe

From the addictive gameplay to the beautiful visuals to the absolute abundance of features, PixelJunk Eden is the best game released on the PlayStation Network this year.

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Gamer 2.0

Eden's certainly another notch on Sony's belt as far as great, unique PSN games are concerned, but it's also proof that platformers haven't disappeared yet, they've just found a better place to foster their evolution.

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IGN

A unique title, one that brings a breath of fresh air to the PlayStation Network. If you give it time, it'll grab you and keep you coming back for just one more Spectra time and time again.

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GameTrailers

Its simple, intuitive gameplay, combined with a clever use of strategy and impressive length make it a great buy for PS3 owners looking for a cheap fix.

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The Onion (A.V. Club)

PixelJunk Eden is mesmerizing, visually sumptuous, and insanely frustrating.

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1UP

The game is uniquely engaging, and it's not even remotely similar to its predecessors...or any other games, really. The elegant pairing of a psychedelic aesthetic and smart, addictive platforming mechanics is a rare find indeed.

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Gaming Age

The few detriments Eden has are hidden well and can be argued as an attempt to challenge the player, or simply as poor design choices. That doesn't change the fact that as a whole, it's a game that makes you feel thankful for playing.

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GameFocus

Presentation is great.

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TotalPlayStation

You'll be beaten and angered so many times you'll lose count, but you'll keep coming back, again and again and again and again and...

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VideoGamer

It's exhausting, it's cruel and the control system could have done with some tweaking - the lack of in-air mobility really seems unfair. But there are also a lot of things it does right: it's truly original; it's got buckets of style; it allows three players to work together at once. Best of all, it's got a built-in video recorder that helps you film your acrobatics and upload them to YouTube.

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Boomtown

There’s a great game underneath the gimmickery.

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GamePro

A beautiful and mesmerizing title that warrants a look. It can't top the cream of the current crop of downloadable PSN games like Super Stardust HD, PixelJunk Monsters, and Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection Online, but it certainly holds its weight if you're looking to kill a few hours on a lazy Sunday.

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Gamervision

Even without a plot, somewhat stunted multiplayer offerings, and a few issues with the game design, Pixeljunk Eden is definitely worth checking out.

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Gameplanet

Yet another quirky PSN title that just screams replayability. It's challenging, but ultimately may prove too frustrating for the casual gamer which it appears to be aimed at. Nevertheless, good value for money and definitely one for the platform/side-scroller freaks out there.

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Hardcore Gamer Magazine

Despite the time constraints, which are actually pretty generous, Pixeljunk Eden is a peaceful, relaxing, and oddly pretty chill-out game that's very easy to lose a good chunk of time in. [Fall 2008, p.54]

Gamer.nl

PixelJunk Eden is without a doubt a creative expression that let's you play like you've never played before. As a Grimp, your sole task is to furtalise a garden. But you have to believe us when we tell you that the game plays way better than it sounds. And with a very cheap pricetag it's easily worth the money.

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games(TM)

Small, affordable, and utterly absorbing. [Oct 2008, p.121]

Games Master UK

Like "flOw," it's magical for short periods but not enough to pull you back repeatedly. [Nov 2008, p.82]

PSM3 Magazine UK

Money well spent for a few hours of fun. [Nov 2008, p.84]

PTGamers

PixelJunk Eden has character and some good ideas, although they clash with some frustrating design choices, lessening its relaxing mood.

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GamerNode

If you can survive the frustrating moments, you'll find a game unlike any other which can offer a tremendous experience completely its own.

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Gamers' Temple

Pixel Junk Eden is innovative and visually intriguing, but there's not enough to it to keep you playing for very long.

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Edge Magazine

Eden’s precise artistic vision, dreamlike menus and sharply contemporary Japanese ambience is a perfect fit for PSN, but for all its purity this is an Eden too mechanically flawed to match its presentation. [Oct 2008, p.98]

Thunderbolt

PixelJunk Eden is one of the best downloadable games on the PlayStation 3. The gameplay and controls are easy to get a hold of, and once you master the different gameplay techniques you’ll be gliding through the gardens with ease.

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Playstation Official Magazine UK

Eden might be an acquired taste, but with its one-of-a-kind controls, creative art style and cracking multiplayer, it's definitely worth the hard work...and the 4.99 BP asking price. [Oct 2008, p.94]

GameSpot

PixelJunk Eden is beautiful and serene, until an impatient clock mixes far too much stress into this otherwise leisurely game.

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Eurogamer

I stand by my assertions that inconsistent physics and poor level design make for a game which is frustrating. And having to start all over again, all of the time, is boring. But PixelJunk Eden still manages to be addictive. The more you experience and experiment with the control system, the more you realise how innovative it is.

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Play UK

A lovely working title with plenty of character. For some that may be enough, but for us it was just that little too frustrating. [Issue#169, p.88]

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 7.8 (out of 10) based on 23 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Andrew gave it a10:
Best arcade title yet. The game captivates and frustrates all in one session. Despite my personal troubles with getting all the Spectra, I can't stay away! My wife has even picked up the controller to play Eden and that is the biggest step she has taken in gaming since 1985!

Kyle S. gave it a4:
This is a love it or hate it affair, i hate it but i can see why other people might like it. play the demo before you buy, and play it a lot if you like it. Great. If you don't, join the club.

Dan M gave it an8:
Solid game for $10. I love the music in it; and I certainly suggest you do as the game suggests by either having a great sound system or wear headphones when you play, not to mention play it on an HDTV! The timer does take away from gameplay, but it's just a new type of game that provides lots of gaming hours.

Krit U. gave it a10:
Got the demo, it was too complicated to play at first, but once I got the hang of it. next thing i know, I purchased the full game.

Chris J. gave it a10:
Addictive, original, and beautiful. My favourite game on the PSN. Download it.

The Dude gave it a10:
This game is excellent and well worth 10 bucks. If you love 2d platformers, this game is for YOU!

Ferd D. gave it a10:
stunningly stellar. like a warm cup of effervescent sunshine bubbling with happiness and tranquility.

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