Color Jumper

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Color Jumper is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Tallbeard Studios and was released on November 1, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Color Jumper is a challenging color-based puzzle platformer with tightly controlled, fast-paced movement. Your character, a block with different colors on each side, must match the color of platforms to traverse the level. With over 100 levels, challenging boss fights, and collectibles that unlock extreme levels, it offers a wealth of content and replayability. Accessibility features include a colorblind mode and dedicated speedrun mode.

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Single-Player

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Color Jumper features excellent level design that blends puzzle and platforming elements, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
The game has responsive controls and quick respawn times, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience that encourages retrying levels.
It includes a color blind mode and caters to speedrunners, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wider audience.

The game suffers from technical issues, such as a lack of resolution options and minimal graphics customization, which can detract from the experience on PC.
Some players find the physics engine frustrating, as it can lead to imprecise movements and a lack of control during platforming sections.
The simplistic visuals and minimalistic art style may not appeal to everyone, leading some to view it as low effort compared to other modern titles.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the lack of resolution options and graphical tweaks, which detracts from the overall quality expected from a PC game. While some appreciate the simplistic and engaging pixel art style, others feel it falls short of contemporary visual standards, labeling it as a "hidden gem" that prioritizes gameplay over aesthetics. Overall, the visuals are described as functional but not impressive, appealing mainly to those who value gameplay over graphical fidelity.
- “The visuals are simplistic, yet engaging.”
- “I wouldn’t want a bunch of over-the-top visuals getting in my way when I'm trying to see the puzzles.”
- “This is the definition of a 'hidden gem' in my opinion; it's not got fancy graphics or a gripping story, it's just a fun, polished, and challenging game that seems to have gotten very little attention.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- “The developer chooses to attack the review by failing to acknowledge the real reason they used poor pixel art instead of doing their job properly and arranging contemporary visuals.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to set an engaging mood, with a diverse and enjoyable soundtrack that complements the gameplay effectively. Players appreciate the responsive controls and the matching sound effects, with many expressing interest in purchasing the soundtrack after completing the game. Overall, the music significantly enhances the gaming experience.
- “The music and sound effects match the game very well.”
- “Another huge positive in this game is the soundtrack.”
- “Levels vary in their background music and I haven't come across one I didn't like yet.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique mechanic where jumping and rotation share the same button, which initially feels awkward but ultimately enhances the experience. The game cleverly combines platforming with dynamic puzzle elements, offering a fresh and engaging challenge. Levels are well-designed with a gradual difficulty curve, ensuring they are accessible and support the fast-paced nature of the gameplay.
- “This allows for really cool and unique gameplay that I have not experienced before.”
- “The levels are well designed, with a nice difficulty curve to help ease you into this new mechanic.”
- “At first, I didn’t like that the jump and rotation are the same button, but it quickly becomes clear that the entire game was designed with that mechanic in mind.”
- “The first few levels introduce you to the mechanics, but also to another subtle concept which I loved: this is not just a platform; it's also a dynamic, savage puzzle game.”
- “They aren't anything to write home about, but they get the job done and most importantly are very readable to facilitate the fast-paced gameplay.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as lacking depth and not particularly gripping, with reviewers emphasizing that it focuses more on gameplay mechanics than narrative. Despite this, it is considered a "hidden gem" for its polished and challenging platforming experience, appealing to fans who appreciate skill-based challenges over a strong storyline.