Paul Pixel - The Awakening

In Paul Pixel, an unassuming bloke is forced to protect the planet from alien attackers who have unleashed infectious zombies. The game offers players a point-and-click adventure utilizing beautiful pixel art designs and retro sounds. According to Pocket Gamer, the game has visually pleasing designs, seamless controls, and a playful sense of humor, while Keen Gamer describes Paul Pixel as a smashingly spooky adventure with an 8/10 rating. Furthermore, the game has been featured on Apple's App Store's "New Games We Love" section and has made it to the Top 100 in 15 countries. The game's gameplay is similar to old games like Zac McKraken, Monkey Island, and Maniac Mansion. However, its unique interface is optimized for touch, making it stand out from the rest of the point-and-click adventures available. Additionally, players get to hold the current item in their hand, making the game even more enjoyable. Paul Pixel's charming allure lies in its handcrafted pixel art designs created with attention to detail. The game's music is another standout, featuring only original Commodore C64 SID chip sounds, but polyphonic and professionally enhanced. Among its highlights are "The Giant Meteor" by 8-Bit Factory and "The Awakening" by Retro Arcade Boys. The Pixel Lover Orchestra masterfully composed the main game theme, entitled "They Want To Get Us." An average, everyday guy named Paul Pixel discovers that the section of the city he lives in has been placed on lockdown following a zombie outbreak. Subsequently, he needs to escape the area and eventually step up to save humanity from the zombie apocalypse. The game's playtime is 2.5 - 3 hours. The game supports six languages, including English, German, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish (Spain), and Spanish (Latin America). In a nutshell, Paul Pixel is a game that's full of surprises, and it's a must-try for anyone looking for a thrilling, thrilling adventure.