Anti-Jump-Man

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Anti-Jump-Man is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Pi0h1 and was released on October 21, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique movement mechanic that encourages creative problem-solving rather than relying on traditional jumping.
The pixel art style is detailed and atmospheric, complemented by an engaging soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
Despite its short runtime, the game provides a satisfying challenge that leaves players feeling accomplished after overcoming difficult sections.

The game is very short, with some players completing it in under 15 minutes, leading to a sense of boredom for some.
There are execution issues, such as a frustrating auto-rotating crosshair and the need to stop completely to jump, which detracts from the platforming experience.
The visuals and sound design have been criticized for being subpar, with some players finding the graphics unappealing and the music repetitive.

gameplay
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The gameplay features a unique central mechanic and appealing aesthetics, but lacks the depth and engaging execution found in similar games like Portal. While the mechanics are solid, they do not evolve in complexity or intuition, leaving players wanting more exploration of the story and world. Overall, the gameplay is decent but could benefit from more thoughtful design.
- “You think of something like Portal, with a well-thought-out central gameplay mechanic that starts simple and gets increasingly complex (while remaining intuitive); this isn't that.”
- “There are hints of a story and world beyond the basic gameplay too that I would like to see explored.”
- “Other than that stuff, solid mechanics.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the aesthetics while others criticize the execution and quality, describing them as subpar even for a game made with GameMaker Studio. The use of outdated retro pixel art is seen as a poor substitute for modern graphics, leading to a lack of visual appeal for many.
- “I liked the aesthetics a lot.”
- “This game has a cool central mechanic, and I like the aesthetics.”
- “The visuals here are particularly bad, even for a GameMaker Studio game. These are some of the worst looking and worst playing games on Steam.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is brief yet engaging, leaving players wanting more depth and exploration of the world beyond the core gameplay.
- “The story is short but totally worth it.”
- “There are hints of a story and world beyond the basic gameplay that I would like to see explored.”
- “The story is short but totally lacking depth.”
- “There are hints of a story and world beyond the basic gameplay, but they are never fully explored.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
music
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The music in the game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of classic gaming experiences, and is generally well-received for its quality. However, some players noted that the repetitive nature of the soundtrack could have been improved, leading to mixed feelings about its overall impact.
- “But man, I don't know, it hit me with nostalgia; it kinda feels like the old days of gaming. The music was fire, but it was on repeat, which wasn't annoying but could've been better.”
- “Lovely proof of concept, but my ears haven't recovered from the soundtrack yet.”
- “The music was fire but it was on repeat, which wasn't annoying but could've been better.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game is noted as positive since it is completely free, contrasting with the common criticism of games made with Gamemaker Studio being perceived as low-effort cash grabs.
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs, although in this case, the game is completely free.”