Pinstripe

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Critic Reviews: 23

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# Reviews: 23

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Critic Reviews for Pinstripe

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Jeremy Winslow (GameSpot)

5/10

“Pinstripe’s spooky atmosphere will catch your eye, but its straightforward puzzles and clunky combat may cause you to look the other way.”

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Brett Makedonski (Destructoid)

7.5/10

“Pinstripe isn’t perfect, but it feels as if it nearly perfectly accomplishes what it sets out to do. It tells an emotional story with its own peculiar and disturbing flair. Like Dante seeking out Beatrice, Ted will walk through hell for Bo. That’s something we can all empathize with on some level. That’s what’s worth fighting for.”

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Ray Carsillo (EGM)

7.5/10

“What it lacks in length and complexity, Pinstripe makes up for in narrative. It’s a compelling story set in a beautiful world full of interesting characters, and that alone should be worth a look for most—even if there’s really not much challenge to this puzzle-adventure game.”

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
33bits	Fernando Sánchez	90 / 100	10-25-2018	Frankly I liked it, Pinstripe has caught me from start to finish and made me finish it in a few hours, but not before having had to give a few extra turns to some of its puzzles and situations. An artistic section of nice but dark designs, a hell that is not so scary, but it worries you, and a story that unfolds inexorably with an ending that we will anticipate but that we do not want to see accomplished. It leaves me satisfied, although perhaps a little longer than that would have been appreciated, or perhaps it would have spoiled his fascination, be that as it may, it is a small work of art that I have the pleasure to recommend.	Read review
Cubed3	Thom Compton	7 / 10	05-16-2017	Pinstripe is genuinely creepy, and takes some chances other games simply won’t in terms of its story. Unfortunately, there are minor issues riddling this bizarre take on Hell that anyone venturing in should definitely know about. Definitely pick it up, but remember, you’re venturing into Hell. Things are going to be rough, even if they weren’t always supposed to be.	Read review
Destructoid	Brett Makedonski	7.5 / 10	02-19-2018	Pinstripe isn’t perfect, but it feels as if it nearly perfectly accomplishes what it sets out to do. It tells an emotional story with its own peculiar and disturbing flair. Like Dante seeking out Beatrice, Ted will walk through hell for Bo. That’s something we can all empathize with on some level. That’s what’s worth fighting for.	Read review
EGM	Ray Carsillo	7.5 / 10	05-03-2017	What it lacks in length and complexity, Pinstripe makes up for in narrative. It’s a compelling story set in a beautiful world full of interesting characters, and that alone should be worth a look for most—even if there’s really not much challenge to this puzzle-adventure game.	Read review
Gameblog	Thomas Pillon	5 / 10	05-09-2017	Pinstripe offers an oniric trip as the pastor Ted finds his way through death looking for his little girl Bo. Unfortunately, behind its beautiful backgrounds and melancolic soundtrack, Pinstripe frogot to be a solid platformer. Clumsy controls, basic puzzles and soporific fights forbid the player to experience its tearful message all the way through.	Read review
GameCrate	Nate Hohl	8.3 / 10	05-16-2017	Games can serve as an excellent vehicle for exploring heavy concepts like death, the loss of family, and forgiveness in a more digestible manner, and few games I have ever played prove that adage as much as Pinstripe. It may not be perfect, but the latest from Thomas Brush should absolutely be on the must-play list of any platformer/adventure game fan.	Read review
GameGrin	Andrew Wowk	7 / 10	07-13-2017	Despite some design missteps, Pinstripe is worth your time if you’re a fan of games that bring the feels	Read review
GamePitt	Rob Pitt	9 / 10	02-12-2018	From the gorgeous backdrops to the interesting character design, the whole thing feels like an illustrated storybook. The use of the bright, bold colours contrasting with the characters who contain hardly any colour is a great effect – along with the creepy, atmospheric environments and settings. Everything is stylised and designed in such a cute yet terrifying way and you can really tell that the developer has poured a lot of love into this project.	Read review
Gamerheadquarters	Jason Stettner	6 / 10	02-10-2018	There really just wasn’t enough to Pinstripe despite having some interesting concepts and a unique style of art presentation.	Read review
GameSpew	Jamie Parry-Bruce	10 / 10	07-21-2017	I’ve spent hundreds of hours playing video games before now and, at the conclusion, felt good for having completed it… but it’s those shorter games, games like Pinstripe, that stick out in my mind as having formed a real connection and left a lasting impression.	Read review
GameSpot	Jeremy Winslow	5 / 10	05-04-2017	Pinstripe’s spooky atmosphere will catch your eye, but its straightforward puzzles and clunky combat may cause you to look the other way.	Read review
IND13	Rahul Shirke	Not Recommended	05-12-2017	When thrown into a shopping cart amongst its other peers and stripped of its author, however, Pinstripe is a very brief, pleasant jaunt that refuses to challenge, surprise or be particularly memorable. It feels like a trinket you’d place in a showcase: beautiful, and perhaps even evocative to the right person, but ultimately something you’ll forget is there in your library.	Read review
New Game Network	Alex Varankou	62 / 100	05-10-2017	A fearsome atmosphere that comes to life thanks to great visual and audio design can’t help Pinstripe fully overcome its dull and repetitive gameplay.	Read review
Nintendo Enthusiast	Steve Clist	8.5 / 10	11-06-2018	Pinstripe is a delightful little game. It has a great narrative and colorful characters, at least in terms of style and flair. The art style is lovely and the music fits well, adding nice texture without ever being obtrusive. It may be a little on the short side in terms of content, but this is a budget title. I completed the game in around three or four hours.	Read review
Nintendo Life	Ryan Craddock	8 / 10	10-24-2018	Pinstripe is a beautiful creation in every sense of the word, pulling on your heartstrings like only your favourite storybook can, while competently providing a good deal of fun along the way. It’s a little on the short side, both in terms of length and challenge (we only saw the ‘game over’ screen once thanks to reaching the final boss with very little health), but a game’s length really isn’t everything. It’s what a game does in the few hours it spends with you that really counts, and Pinstripe does some pretty great things, making it an easy title to recommend.	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Emily Rogers	7.5 / 10	11-14-2018	When Pinstripe focuses on emotional storytelling and rich atmosphere, it presents a haunting-yet-beautiful adventure game that’s worth playing. But when it tries to artificially pad its length with backtracking, that’s when the game begins to drag itself down. With a unique setting and memorable characters, Pinstripe is an extremely short but unforgettable experience that will continue to linger in your mind long after it’s over.	Read review
PS4Blog.net	ThaRaven403	8.5 / 10	03-05-2018	PSN Price (PlayStation 4): $14.99	Read review
SwitchWatch	Jordan Humphries	7 / 10	10-18-2018	Video Review	Read review
The Digital Fix	Rob Kershaw	7 / 10	06-19-2017	Even with its lightweight platforming and puzzles, Pinstripe remains an enjoyable and touching romp through Hell.	Read review
The Jimquisition	Jim Sterling	Recommended	02-22-2018	Poignant, clever, and creepy as all hell!	Read review
TheXboxHub	Gareth Brierley	4 / 5 stars	02-07-2018	There are some elements of the gameplay that lets it down and the whole experience is a tad short, but if you’re a fan of story, tone and original gaming then I would plead for you to enter the world of Pinstripe. You won’t regret it.	Read review
Video Chums	A.J. Maciejewski	6 / 10	10-30-2018	If Pinstripe were a film, I’d watch it and be glad that I did.	Read review
Washington Post	Harold Goldberg	Recommended	05-10-2017	While “Pinstripe” can feel uneven at times, there’s talent, full-of-heart here that’s worthy of nurturing.	Read review

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Pinstripe is an emotionally charged adventure about Hell created entirely by a one-man team over the course of five years. Play as Teddy, an estranged ex-minister forced to venture through the frozen afterlife in search of Bo, his three year old daughter, and her perverse kidnapper. Discover the dark secrets of Teddy’s past, and confront his sleazy, demonic nemesis, Mr. Pinstripe.

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