The Pedestrian
January 29, 2020
The Pedestrian is a 2.5D side scrolling puzzle platformer. You are The Pedestrian! Enter into a dynamic 3D world with stunning graphics and challenging puzzles. You play by rearranging and reconnecting public signs in order to explore and advance through each engaging environment.
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82.5
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Critic Reviews (27)
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30.0
Gameplay
85.0
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20.0
"As with most of the best puzzle games out there, The Pedestrian isn&s;t going to eat up a huge chunk of your time. That said, every minute spent playing it will give your brain a solid workout. My first session …"
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92.0
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94.0
Story
31.0
"The Pedestrian tries to challenge its audience by designing creative puzzles. If you are going to spend a few hours solving puzzles and using your geometric intelligence and at the same time listening to soothing music, do not miss the …"
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75.0
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90.0
Story
30.0
"While The Pedestrian is a great puzzle platformer, it&s;s not perfect. Probably the most noticeable absence in the game is a hint system. The puzzles can get extremely difficult at times, becoming borderline frustrating even. Additionally, another missed opportunity is …"
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70.0
Gameplay
65.0
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40.0
"A unique and charming puzzle game, The Pedestrian may not break any boundaries in the genre, but its charming gameplay and unique aesthetic elevates it against its rivals."
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85.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
75.0
"The Pedestrian is worth a shot. It stands out from the crowd in so many ways, leaving a positive impact on me in the end."
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70.0
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80.0
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65.0
"A serene, quietly uplifting afternoon&s;s entertainment for urban explorers and platform fans alike."
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65.0
Gameplay
90.0
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40.0
"The Pedestrian is a very accomplished puzzle game. With a very creative premise, a genuine surprise of a twist and a unique atmosphere, the whole experience is pure pleasure. Its levels are very well designed and presents a unique and …"
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85.0
Gameplay
95.0
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70.0
"The Pedestrian is a wonderfully crafted puzzle game. As it shines visually and with its very pleasant soundtrack, it offers a simple but brilliant concept, with a great difficulty curve and new ideas that make it simply unique and absolutely …"
Read original review"Ultimately, it delivers exactly what I desire from games in its genre: a brain busting experience that challenges the limits of my creative problem solving skills without exhausting them."
Read original review"The Pedestrian is a charming game that asks you to puzzle your way out of the dimensional bounds of street signs."
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85.0
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90.0
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65.0
"The Pedestrian is a beautiful game that permeates with ingenuity. Each area is brimming with ideas and these are suitably positioned to not overwhelm the gamer. Due to its design, players of any skill level will be able to jump …"
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70.0
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90.0
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50.0
"The Pedestrian is a competent puzzle game, perhaps a little short, but with a personality and intensity that you don&s;t normally see in this type of title. Recommended for anyone who enjoys puzzle games and wants something fresh and different."
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50.0
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50.0
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50.0
"Even with its unfortunate dip in visual quality from time to time, that aside, a lot of the points held against Skookum Arts can be admittedly put down to personal aspirations not met, rather than some fundamental flaw the game …"
Read original review"There&s;s more to The Pedestrian than meets the eye, but its best parts are the simple, obvious pleasures it offers."
Read original review"The Pedestrian is a beautiful, well thought out puzzler that nails that mark between a relaxing and challenging experience. Skookum Arts has crafted an experience worth the time of those looking for a beautiful new brain teaser."
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30.0
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30.0
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30.0
"The Pedestrian is a rewarding puzzle game with well-made brain busters that challenge the likes of Portal. This was originally a Kickstarter campaign, so if you’ve made the initial $15 investment to back the game, you should know that your …"
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92.0
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88.0
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35.0
"I don’t think it should be longer than it should be as well as I feel like more would just probably make you want to stop playing it. The amount of puzzles is just enough to make you feel you …"
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65.0
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85.0
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30.0
"The Pedestrian is a cute puzzle game like no other. It excels in several ways, be it the visuals or just the idea of the game itself. The only downside for me is the length, but it&s;s up to each …"
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70.0
Gameplay
75.0
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75.0
"While I didn’t struggle too much with the puzzles, I can see where a hint system would be an improvement, especially to attract more casual gamers who might pick The Pedestrian up and then get frustrated quickly and miss out …"
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30.0
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30.0
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30.0
"Novel presentation and a masterful complexity curve, but The Pedestrian&s;s very shy about storytelling."
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85.0
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92.0
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30.0
"If you’re in the mood to play a unique puzzle game with an interesting concept and beautiful visuals, The Pedestrian is for you. Although the game gets trickier and more complex the further you get, you never feel like it’s …"
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88.0
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92.0
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62.0
"Well thought out puzzles and a fantastic art style really propel The Pedestrian to the top of my list of recently played puzzle games. It is so different and that is something I really admire. While it will not be …"
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88.0
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86.0
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35.0
"The Pedestrian is a unique and creatively designed puzzle game that shouldn’t be missed. Even if the journey is short, travelling by signage while listening to a relaxing soundtrack is the one of the most fun ways of getting around …"
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70.0
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90.0
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40.0
"The Pedestrian is a small playground full of clever and creative puzzles that aim to put the player to think, but without the frustration of complex or unrealizable challenges. The game features an abstract and short narrative with an unexpected …"
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60.0
Gameplay
95.0
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80.0
"The Pedestrian is a highly creative, well-balanced and pleasantly challenging odyssey through the sign forest of a big city - and a real gem in the puzzle genre."
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70.0
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70.0
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70.0
"The Pedestrian is a cute little game, with great visuals and interesting puzzles. Relatively short, but elegant."
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