DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror

Name: DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror
Rating: 4.4 (55 reviews)

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DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror

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4.4

55 ratings

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17+

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User Reviews for DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror

❤️️ OS Horrors

This is a great old school puzzle horror game. It has a great creepy vibe, from the music to the (yes even in 2D) graphics. It's exactly as the developer described it, and it's only $.99! Hopefully not many people will feel bad about "wasting" their whole $.99 if they don't happen to like the game... As for me, it's worth the $1 for a couple hours of great gaming!Great job Dev! I like supporting games that are unique, and you have a great unique one here! Please keep it up, I'll be looking for more from you!

Birdy24eva, Apr 25, 2019

absolutely mind blowing

honestly this is my first time writing a review and it’s much deserved. This game was really good, eye opening, and tricky. My mind was so blown and I had to be very thoughtful. Even in the frustration of not knowing what to do sometimes, I still never thought about deleting it… like I normally do. My one complaint is.. I wish it didn’t end, but all good things must come to a.. well end, THE end.

bubbleguppy675, Apr 05, 2022

Amazing game, tiny bug

Quick bug! Right after I talk to granny and go to the elevator and click A the game freezes and there is no way to continue. It seems toHappen off and on but breaks the game. Other then that perfect game I can’t wait to play your next one. Would love a trilogy of someSort based off this one.

Ccochran009, Apr 24, 2018

So far it draws me in...

I'm am up to the 'flash lantern/color change thing' that blocks certain doorways with Mushrooms, and I admit I'm frustrated. But I love the soundtrack, the strange mix of horror and creepy atmosphere, but also mystery and drama, with a decent storyline. I'm not sure of the original language but this translation to English seems good, there are no distracting grammar issues. Looking forward to finishing it if I have the patience to get through this part. Great price, and love the retro graphics. Not TOO pixelated like many games do now.ThanksUpdate:Aaaaand ... wow that was bleak and sad. But, it was very unique: not totally horror, because it's based on a regular humdrum human life. I thought the blend of normality and creepy surreal feelings was done really well. But, yes, it's depressing, but obviously that's the point. I thought the use of colors to switch things were interesting but got really annoying in the hotel. Definitely different! Thanks

Cvb177NoThanks, Jul 10, 2017

Haunting

This has some horror elements, but overall I would say it is far more haunting. After awhile the story starts to drag down your soul. The music is fantastic, the characters were well done, and the puzzles were the right amount of tricky (for me - but I'm kinda lazy, I'm just in it for the story). There were slight grammar errors once you got further into the game, but the spelling was fine, as you said. If you want someone to touch up your sentences really quick so it's easier for people to stay in character, let me know. I won't charge, this was a lovely game and I'm willing to help.

darkraistlyn, Jul 08, 2017

Not scary, silly "message"

This game is silly. The dev wants to send the message that business is evil and everyone should get everything for free. Who cares if someone rightfully owns something. If someone else needs it, they should be able to take it, right?The game maker is also trying to get across contradictory points, although -- laughably -- they might not realize it. On one hand, they stress the wickedness of personal property rights, but then they condemn the concept of valuing the greater good over individual wants (i.e. the eminent domain storyline). Above all else, the game isn't scary in the least. Save your money.

Demicrown, Apr 25, 2017

Not a bad experience overall.

Not a bad game for the amount of time it took to create it. My biggest problem is that the Steam price is unreasonable in comparison to the iOS price for a game that can be finished in less than 3 hours with no replay value. The story felt very shallow to me personally. I really enjoyed the graphics, however. They seemed very original to me. It was very cute. There were some grammatical errors toward the end of the game, but nothing terribly confusing.

Dissonantly, Aug 12, 2017

Worthwhile puzzle game with a creepy environment

I enjoyed this game for a number of reasons: original and logical puzzles, interesting and believable storyline, a couple good puns, and a layer of creepiness over everything that happens. It took me 4-5 hours to play through and I had to look up two solutions online, but I loved the overall feel and experience. I disagree with the reviewer that said this game was a claim about "capitalism" and "eminent domain" and whatever; the game has a message but it's more about how your mental state reacts when you live your life in conflict with your personal moral values. I definitely recommend giving this game a shot!

GraceAnne11111, Jul 24, 2017

Need More Like This

As a big fan of atmospheric games, I can't recommend this game enough. It checks off all the tenets I require in a great game in its genre. Great story,? Check! Great atmosphere? Check! Unique art style? Check! Great characters? Check! Great dialogue and character interaction? Check.. you get the picture. If you're a fan of atmospheric horror, you owe it to yourself to get this game. And if you're not a fan of the genre, this right here is your gateway. I hope to see more from this dev in the future.

Killaroach, Apr 21, 2017

Great New Gem!

I highly recommend this game! I'm surprised the price is so low. It's a poignant story about greed and a man's regrets, told in the horror genre. Nice pixel graphics, spooky atmosphere, and easy to use touchscreen controls. I have an older iPad (third gen) and there were no problems playing it whatsoever, either. Fans of The Last Door and similar adventure games featuring a good story and casual puzzle challenges should give it a try!

Natalina1984, Jul 10, 2017

Description

DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror is a 2D psychological horror adventure game. DISTRAINT was originally developed for PC and released on Steam 2015. In DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror you step into the shoes of an ambitious young man named Price.

In order to forge a partnership from a famous company, Price seizes a property of an elderly woman. In that very moment he finds out the price of his humanity. This is his story and the tale of his regrets... __________________________________ FEATURES DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror is a horror story. It is dark and grim but also has its share of dark humor. The story progresses quickly which allows for several settings and scenarios. Your journey will last around two hours! The gameplay is simple but effective: You move left and right and solve puzzles to progress through the story. * Side scrolling 2D with unique, hand drawn graphics * Atmospheric music and sound design * Minimalist interface so your focus never wavers from the experience * Delve into a unique story full of intriguing twists * Refined controls - Super easy to play on mobile devices __________________________________ SO MANY GAMES OUT THERE, WHY SHOULD I PLAY DISTRAINT? Right, so you're thinking if you would enjoy this little horror story? What makes DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror different than other horror games out there? That's a good question, I'd love to tell you more about the game and its atmosphere! This is not your typical modern horror game, jump scares and loud noises? Nope! Other horror games might rely solely on those but not DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror. DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror is a psychological horror game which means the horror comes from its oppressing atmosphere and story. DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror is pretty subtle on its horror, it's suitable for both hardcore horror fans and people that haven't played too many horror games in the past. There are quite a few DISTRAINT (PC) reviews out there, check them out if you're still unsure whatever to buy this game. __________________________________ DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE IOS AND PC VERSIONS In order to make the iOS port as playable as possible I needed to make some small changes to the game. In PC version you have a lantern, but porting this over to iOS brought too many problems. I decided to leave the lantern out from the iOS version and instead expand the environmental lighting. While doing so I also added more color which makes the iOS port more pretty to look at. To have as smooth experience as possible I capped the iOS version to 30 frames per second. However, DISTRAINT has a very little motion so this is barely even noticeable.