Color Jumper

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Color Jumper features excellent level design that combines puzzle and platforming elements, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
The game has responsive controls and a unique mechanic where players must manage color rotations, enhancing the gameplay experience.
It offers a fair difficulty curve, allowing players to improve their skills and enjoy a sense of accomplishment after completing challenging levels.

The game suffers from technical issues, such as a lack of resolution options and minimal graphics customization, which may frustrate PC gamers.
Some players have reported problems with the game's save system, leading to lost progress and a volatile experience.
The simplistic visuals and minimalist art style may not appeal to everyone, potentially making the game feel less engaging for those who prefer more detailed graphics.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of resolution options and minimal graphical tweaks, which detracts from the overall visual quality expected from a PC game. While some appreciate the simplistic and engaging visuals that complement the gameplay, others criticize the use of low-quality pixel art and find the graphics dull. Overall, the visuals may not impress those seeking high-end graphics, but they serve the gameplay well for fans of challenging platformers.
- “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.”
- “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 graphics may appear somewhat simplistic and possibly dull at first.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique mechanic where jumping and rotation share the same button, which, while initially off-putting, becomes integral to the experience. The game effectively blends platforming with puzzle elements, featuring well-designed levels that gradually introduce mechanics and maintain a balanced difficulty curve, culminating in more complex challenges in the later stages. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and offers a fresh experience through its dynamic design.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Levels closer to the end of the game are generally longer and more difficult, combining all previous gameplay elements in new variations.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to set the mood and complement the visuals, with a diverse and enjoyable soundtrack that adapts to gameplay intensity. Players appreciate the responsive sound effects and the overall quality of the audio, with many expressing interest in purchasing the soundtrack after completing the game.
- “The music and sound effects match the game very well.”
- “Another huge positive in this game is the soundtrack.”
- “Audio complements the visuals - satisfying melodic sound effects provide feedback for each action, while a mix of chill and upbeat music adapts to the intensity of your playthrough.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, making it unsuitable for players seeking a narrative-driven experience or character development. Instead, it focuses on challenging gameplay and polished mechanics, appealing primarily to platforming fans who enjoy skill-based challenges over storytelling.
- “This is the definition of a 'hidden gem' in my opinion; it's not got fancy graphics or a gripping story, but it's just a fun, polished, and challenging game that seems to have gotten very little attention.”
- “This is a bad game if you're looking for story, easygoing levels, character development, or fancy graphics.”
- “If you prefer story-based games, or want something relaxed and easy, you should probably skip this (or at least try the demo).”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in this game is notably lacking, with users indicating that it fails to deliver a compelling story or meaningful character progression.
- “This is a bad game if you're looking for story, easygoing levels, character development, or fancy graphics.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its effective use of colors and shapes that contribute to a cohesive and visually appealing environment.
- “The choice of colors and shapes creates a nice and coherent atmosphere for the game.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie visuals, immersing players in a captivating atmosphere.”
- “The detailed environments and ambient sounds work together to create a truly immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”