Reddit Recommendation: The Pedestrian | PS Plus Extra – Should you download?

This month’s PlayStation Plus Extra line-up is dropping on Tuesday, October 17th, offering a range of games for subscribers. Among them is “The Pedestrian,” a 2.5D side-scrolling puzzle platformer. To explore and advance through each environment, you must rearrange and reconnect public signs, entering a dynamic 3D world with stunning graphics and challenging puzzles. But is it worth a download? Here’s what some Redditors had to say:

If you have Plus Extra, give this game a chance.. I'm sure you're gonna love it ❤️
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Positive Comments:

• Modo97 highlights the game’s challenging nature but expresses their enjoyment and satisfaction with it despite not being a puzzle game expert.

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• junior23vr shares their positive experience, emphasizing how the puzzles start easy and gradually become more challenging, making it engaging for players.

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• gabrielleraul shares their love for the game, highlighting the enjoyable ending and challenging levels while recommending it to puzzle game enthusiasts.

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• milky_finger offers insights into the game’s ending, suggesting that players must reach a specific goal for the ending.

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Negative Comments:

• billyspleen13 humorously admits their struggle with puzzle games, implying that players who share their difficulty might become frustrated and uninstall the game.

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• renaissance_m4n appreciated the game’s aesthetics but eventually uninstalled it due to the puzzle challenges that deterred them.

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• Markebrown93 expresses mixed feelings, mentioning dissatisfaction with the game’s conclusion and common frustration players might experience as puzzle games become more difficult.

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• Mysterious_Fennel459 keeps it simple, stating their disinterest in the game without diving into details.

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• TheRealSquallVII clarifies their preference for other game genres and respectfully indicates that puzzle games don’t align with their PlayStation gaming expectations.

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My Own Opinion:

As a puzzle enthusiast, I would definitely recommend “The Pedestrian” to anyone who enjoys challenging puzzle games that stimulate your thinking. While it might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it offers a unique, engaging, puzzle-solving experience.

All other PS Plus Extra games available this October 2023:

Following “The Pedestrian,” the October 2023 PS Plus Extra line-up includes a variety of titles to choose from, offering diverse gaming experiences:

• Gotham Knights (PS5)
• Disco Elysium – The Final Cut (PS4, PS5)
• Alien: Isolation (PS4)
• Outlast 2 (PS4)
• Dead Island Definitive Edition (PS4)
• Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes (PS4, PS5)
• Eldest Souls (PS4, PS5)
• Gungrave G.O.R.E (PS4, PS5)
• FAR: Changing Tides (PS4, PS5)
• Röki (PS4, PS5)
• Elite Dangerous (PS4)

So, while “The Pedestrian” may not be for everyone, a wide selection of games is available in this month’s PS Plus Extra line-up to suit various gaming preferences.

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