Battery Jam

About

"Battery Jam is a local multiplayer game of competitive territorial mayhem coming to Steam Early Access in January! Use the boombox and our patented rocket punch to smash your opponents, capture their tiles, and dominate the arena! Choose one of four Jammers and compete to have the most tiles at the end of every match! Take on your friends in free-for-all or team mode across four stages on two lev…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game features fun and challenging gameplay with a high skill ceiling, making it enjoyable for competitive play with friends.
It has vibrant and polished graphics, providing a visually appealing experience that rivals triple-A titles.
The game is great for local multiplayer, offering a quick and engaging party game experience that is easy to pick up and play.

The game lacks online multiplayer, which limits its accessibility for players who cannot gather friends in person.
There is no progression or reward system, making the gameplay feel somewhat bare-bones and lacking depth.
The limited game modes and absence of character customization may leave players wanting more variety and content.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by engaging mechanics that require time to master, focusing on turning the stage to your team's color through various actions like walking over tiles and using explosives. While the game offers a fun and challenging experience with vibrant visuals, it lacks depth due to the absence of a progression system or reward mechanics, reflecting its origins as a college project. Overall, it delivers a straightforward and enjoyable gameplay experience despite some limitations.
- “Great game mechanics, but it takes some time getting used to and mastering the gameplay.”
- “The point of the game is to turn the stage to your team's color, and you achieve this by walking over neutral tiles, killing enemies with explosives (you can shoot others, but it only stuns targets) and a few other mechanics.”
- “For a game that started as a college project and was later crowd-funded on Kickstarter, Battery Jam delivers a very straightforward, fun, engaging, and challenging game mechanic, paired with clean and vibrant visuals and sounds, which is a lot more than I could say for 80% of the games out there.”
- “However, its origins also explain some of its weak points - from a progression and depth point of view, the game falls short. There is no progression system or reward mechanic, which reflects the tight budget and time the team had to prove and launch the concept.”
- “The point of the game is to turn the stage to your team's color, and you achieve this by walking over neutral tiles, killing enemies with explosives. You can shoot others, but it only stuns targets, which limits the gameplay mechanics.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of Battery Jam are consistently praised for their vibrant and clean aesthetic, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the game's gorgeous visuals and smooth mechanics, contributing to its engaging and fun atmosphere, especially when played with friends.
- “For a game started as a college project and later crowd-funded on Kickstarter, Battery Jam delivers a very straightforward, fun, engaging, and challenging game mechanic, paired with clean and vibrant visuals and sounds, which is a lot more than I could say for 80% of the games out there.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous and the mechanics are simple yet smooth.”
- “Controls, music, and graphics are really, really nice.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a traditional narrative, as it is designed primarily for arena-style gameplay without a story mode.
- “The game is only really meant to be played as an arena type of game, as there's no story mode or anything.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting that it contributes positively to the overall experience alongside the controls and graphics.
- “The controls, music, and graphics are really impressive.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music is catchy and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”