30 Seconds To Jail
- May 4, 2018
- Egor Magurin
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"30 Seconds to Jail" is an indie game where you play as a person trying to get rid of a bag of drugs within 30 seconds to avoid jail. With 20 unexpected endings, charming pixel art, and an atmospheric soundtrack, players must think quickly and choose wisely among various options such as feeding the drugs to a dog or calling on the spirit of Bob Marley. Achievements add to the replay value.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique concept and creative gameplay, making it enjoyable for a short experience.
- It offers easy achievements, appealing to achievement hunters looking for a quick completion.
- The pixel art style is well-made and adds a charming aesthetic to the game.
- The game is extremely short, with most players completing it in under an hour, leading to a lack of content.
- There are significant user experience issues, including poor controls, unclear objectives, and glitches that hinder gameplay.
- The game feels incomplete and lacks polish, with many interactions being finicky and requiring excessive clicking to discover solutions.
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are well-crafted with a strong art style, but players note a lack of clarity and content, which can detract from the overall experience. Some endings are confusing and may require a guide to fully understand.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its creativity and innovative solutions, but it is limited by the confined setting of a single house, resulting in a total playtime of around two hours.
“The gameplay is incredibly creative, offering unique solutions to challenges.”
“The gameplay mechanics are engaging and keep you invested throughout.”
“The entire game takes place in a single house, providing a focused and immersive gameplay experience.”
“The entire game takes place in a single house, so there is not a lot of content; you probably won't get more than 2 hours of gameplay here.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is noted for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, which draw players into the immersive world. Reviewers appreciate the depth and complexity of the plot, highlighting its ability to evoke emotional responses and keep players invested throughout the experience. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout feature that enhances the overall gameplay.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss; while some players find the endings amusing, overall, it lacks consistent comedic value, eliciting only a few laughs.
“The endings are quite funny, so you should try to be super patient.”
“The game has its moments of humor that can elicit a few giggles.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences several notable stability issues, including glitches that prevent menus from closing and issues with triggering the ending. Overall, users report occasional glitches that impact gameplay.
“There are several notable glitches; sometimes the menus won't close or the ending won't trigger properly.”
“Occasional glitches.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often noted for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the sound design, which complements the visuals and narrative effectively. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- grinding1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, suggesting that it can detract from the overall experience.
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
“Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
“While there are moments of grinding, they are balanced by engaging gameplay and rewarding loot.”
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
“Grinding becomes repetitive and tedious after a while.”
“I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources.”
