Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game

Cricket: Jae’s Really Peculiar Game is a JRPG where you assume the role of a group of kids with parent problems, raging hormones, and a yearning for something more. Accompany Jae and his friends during their trip to the moon while learning the complexities of friendship and life.

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89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

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Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game is a single player role playing game with comedy and kids themes. It was developed by Studio Kumiho and was released on September 19, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game is a cute, funny, and heartwarming hand animated JRPG from Studio Kumiho. After a devastating loss, Jae would do anything to fix the past. Blast off with your newfound friends on a journey to the gates of Yimmelia, a fabled land on the moon that’s rumored to grant any wish. You take turns fighting, landing timed inputs, and using the benefits from those attack…

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story8 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a heartfelt narrative that explores themes of loss, friendship, and personal growth, resonating with players of all ages.
The combat system is engaging and fun, incorporating timed attacks and a unique power bar that adds strategy to battles.
The art style and music are vibrant and charming, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the whimsical world.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes, unpolished UI, and graphical glitches that detract from the experience.
Some narrative elements feel forced or underdeveloped, disrupting the flow of the story and making certain moments feel like they are checking boxes.
The pacing can be uneven, particularly in the late game where repetitive fetch quests and backtracking can diminish momentum.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
64%
10%
The game's story is emotionally resonant, exploring themes of grief, resilience, and personal growth through a youthful lens, making it particularly impactful for players who have experienced loss. While the narrative is grounded and features relatable characters, some players feel that certain topics are introduced without sufficient depth, and the pacing can feel rushed at times. Overall, the story is praised for its charm and emotional depth, despite not breaking new ground in terms of plot.
- “The story captures the futility of trying to fix the unfixable—but also the resilience of trying anyway.”
- “The subject of the story may hit very close to home for some, including myself, but it is handled in such a careful and honest way.”
- “Highly recommend this game for everyone, the story is complete and one of the best storytelling and writing I have ever seen in a game.”
- “While the story tugs at emotional threads, it doesn’t exactly break new ground.”
- “Odd narrative inserts: while the core story and characters shine, a few topics appear suddenly without enough depth to feel compelling.”
- “Very easy as an adult to get bored quickly in the story.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, blending classic turn-based elements with innovative features like timed attacks and combination moves. While the level design and character interactions are enjoyable, some players wish for more diverse activities beyond combat and dialogue. Overall, the gameplay effectively supports a heartfelt narrative, complemented by charming visuals and music.
- “The gameplay is simple but still engaging, the characters are extremely lovable, the dialogue is hilarious, and the mood has a good blend of humor, seriousness, and sadness.”
- “Thankfully, the game is about as mechanically solid (and responsive) as it gets.”
- “It takes classic turn-based mechanics and spices them up with timed attacks and a special power bar, so you have to stay sharp with every move.”
- “I only have minor gripes - zero when it comes to dialogue, but at times I wish there had been more to do, mechanically speaking, in the various areas you explore, other than chatting, fighting, and finding items in Danish butter cookie tins (like in all JRPGs, I finished the game with a lot of unused items).”
- “I don't think much needs to be said on visuals/music as they speak for themselves, but for gameplay I have a few things to touch on.”
- “Gameplay opens up a bit more once you have a full party and can do more combination attacks to get through battles quicker.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its genuine blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling, particularly focusing on themes of grief, resilience, and childhood nostalgia. Players appreciate the touching narrative that resonates deeply, especially for those who have experienced loss, while also enjoying the whimsical and quirky scenarios that add charm. Overall, the game is recognized for its ability to evoke a range of emotions, making it a memorable experience despite not breaking new narrative ground.
- “It’s honest, emotional, and manages to mix that with humor in a way that feels genuine.”
- “You enjoy turn-based RPGs that reward active play and want to experience a heartfelt story about grief, resilience, and growth—told through a youthful lens.”
- “This is a really fun emotional tear jerker; I loved every minute of it!”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
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The graphics of "cricket: jae's really peculiar game" are characterized by a vibrant and whimsical art style that enhances its lively world, though opinions on the cartoon aesthetic vary. While the visuals are generally praised for their beauty and passion, some players have reported graphical glitches and issues with interactable elements, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game's artistic presentation is a standout feature that resonates with many players.
- “Studio Kumiho has crafted a vibrant, lively world with a bold art style and an excellent soundtrack.”
- “The gameplay is simple and fun, the visuals are beautiful, and the story is pretty darn good.”
- “The game feels like it wasn't bug tested nearly enough; it has a surprising amount of graphical glitches and areas that have interactables that don't work.”
- “While the cartoon aesthetic won’t appeal to everyone, the game’s passion is unmistakable and hard not to admire.”
- “Artwork and sharkwork.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, providing a perfect balance of absurdity and charm that keeps the tone light even amidst serious themes. Players appreciate the charismatic characters and witty dialogue, which elicit both laughter and emotional depth. Overall, the game is described as a hilarious and engaging experience that blends humor with moments of bittersweet reflection.
- “Most importantly, it never sinks too far into gloom thanks to its constant injections of humor and absurdity.”
- “The characters are charismatic, distinctive, and funny, with great lines of dialogue all the way through, both when it comes to jokes and important lessons about friendship, growing up, and overcoming adversity and past traumas - you will literally laugh and cry.”
- “The gameplay is simple but still engaging, the characters are extremely lovable, the dialogue is hilarious, and the mood has a good blend of humor, seriousness, and sadness.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its vibrant and engaging quality, perfectly complementing the themes of childhood and growth. Each area and cutscene features unique tracks that enhance the overall experience, contributing to the game's lively atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout element, showcasing the developers' passion and attention to detail.
- “Studio Kumiho has crafted a vibrant, lively world with a bold art style and an excellent soundtrack.”
- “The original soundtrack fits the theme of kids taking on the world and facing the challenges of growing up.”
- “The music is fitting for the theme of kids taking on the world and facing the challenges of growing up.”
- “Each area and cutscene has its own unique music.”
- “I don't think much needs to be said about the visuals and music as they speak for themselves, but I have a few things to touch on regarding gameplay.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features strong character designs and writing that leave a lasting impression, with most characters being memorable and relatable. However, one character, Acacia, is noted as being underdeveloped, detracting from the overall character development experience.
- “From the first impression, this game stuck with me through its narrative and character design.”
- “Character designs are something any AAA or AAAA game company should take note of. Don't just make a character for the sake of checking boxes; create a character we can remember and relate to, even if we don't share certain qualities.”
- “Really good character designs and writing.”
- “Character designs are something any AAA or AAAA game company should take note of. Don't just make a character for the sake of trying to check boxes; make a character we can remember and relate to, even if we don't match certain qualities.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with them on any meaningful level.”
- “I found the character arcs predictable and uninspired, which made the overall experience feel flat.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous graphical glitches and non-functional interactables, indicating a lack of thorough bug testing. Overall, the overworld experience is particularly criticized for its bugginess and subpar performance.
- “The game feels like it wasn't bug tested nearly enough; it has a surprising amount of graphical glitches and areas with interactables that don't work.”
- “Most of the concern goes to how buggy and subpar the overworld is.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to excessively high enemy spawn rates, which can make navigating backtracking areas and narrow corridors tedious and unenjoyable.
- “The enemy spawn rate is excessive, making areas with backtracking or narrow corridors really tedious to navigate.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding quickly becomes frustrating, as it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”

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Cricket: Jae’s Really Peculiar Game is a JRPG where you assume the role of a group of kids with parent problems, raging hormones, and a yearning for something more. Accompany Jae and his friends during their trip to the moon while learning the complexities of friendship and life.
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Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game is a role playing game with comedy and kids themes.

Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game was released on September 19, 2024.

Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game was developed by Studio Kumiho.

Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its character development.

Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game is a single player game.

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