DAVY x JONES

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DAVY x JONES is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by PARASIGHT and was released on August 28, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In DAVY x JONES, you control the powerful headless Body, Jones, in intense first-person combat alongside your witty talking skull, Davy. Explore a vast pirate underworld of floating islands, uncovering secrets and battling foes on land and in the skies. Fight, fly, and conquer to reclaim your legendary status in this cursed realm.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews

story32 positive mentions

optimization12 negative mentions

The game features a unique art style and engaging visuals that create a captivating atmosphere.
The voice acting is top-notch, adding charm and humor to the characters and story.
The combat system is fast-paced and dynamic, reminiscent of games like DOOM, providing a fun gameplay experience.

The game suffers from performance issues, including frame drops and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
Many players have reported glitches that can lead to soft locks or unresponsive controls, requiring restarts.
The pacing can feel off due to unskippable cutscenes and unclear objectives, which may frustrate players.

story
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as engaging and full of potential, featuring a unique premise centered around Davy Jones and a revenge narrative. While the voice acting and visuals are praised, many players note issues with pacing, clarity, and bugs that disrupt progression, leading to a somewhat disjointed experience. Overall, the story is seen as charming and enjoyable, despite its current rough edges and inconsistencies.
- “The story is engaging, but the pacing feels off sometimes.”
- “The story and narrative is really cool and hooked me instantly, and the voice acting is really good too.”
- “Great story, great voice acting, exploring amazing environments (which it's already on a good start to doing ... I mean, the destruction animation of barrels and how they 'float away' ... that's awesome!)”
- “The story seems to jump from one place to another without any good explanation on why or what's going on, so it's hard to follow.”
- “With all these characteristics, the game still has a weird and unpolished story production, and also a lot of bugs, where some can lock your story progression entirely.”
- “The art direction is fantastic, but the story can be a bit nonsensical.”
graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
38%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style, stunning visuals, and attention to detail, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. However, performance issues, such as low frame rates and occasional glitches, detract from the overall visual enjoyment for some players. Despite these drawbacks, many reviewers find the graphics to be one of the standout features, contributing significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “Davy x Jones features stunning visuals brimming with charisma; frenetic, dynamic gameplay with a brutal presentation reminiscent of Doom Eternal or Ultrakill but still maintaining its own personality.”
- “Beautiful visuals and attention to detail; it does not feel lifeless and there's always something moving about.”
- “The game has a beautiful art style and great charm, nice character interactions, and great voice acting.”
- “Certain visuals seemed a bit bland and not as textured as others.”
- “Theirs something here, very stylized graphics, a decent story about revenge, and combat, but it's all just not fleshed out yet.”
- “I am saying this as a supporter, this game needs to run better. Battlefield on my system runs at 120 fps while this runs at 40-50 on medium graphics settings.”
gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players praising its frenetic and dynamic mechanics reminiscent of titles like Doom, while others criticize it for feeling repetitive and lacking coherence in its gameplay loop. Many appreciate the unique art style and potential of the mechanics, though issues such as bugs and stiff controls have been noted. Overall, the game shows promise with its engaging combat and interesting concepts, but it requires further refinement to enhance the overall experience.
- “Looking forward to 1.0 and improved performance, because the gameplay, style, and humor all seem on point at this early stage!”
- “Gameplay is tight and fluid, giving you the power to feel like a whirlwind of blades, bullets, and cannonballs.”
- “This game plays like a cross between Doom and Devil May Cry, blending FPS gameplay with dashing and wonderfully brutal melee combat.”
- “There are several overlapping mechanics at play, of which none feel like they are used to create a coherent gameplay loop; rather, they feel like they are part of the game as a collection of things the developers saw in other games.”
- “The gameplay really needs some work, though.”
- “Given that gameplay is really the only thing that's truly important to me, it's hard and sad for me to keep playing, especially with the bugs that don't let me progress.”
optimization
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
52%
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players experiencing significant performance issues such as lag, stuttering, and freezing, particularly on lower-end systems. While some users report satisfactory performance on higher-end rigs, the consensus is that the game requires substantial refinement and bug fixes to enhance the overall experience. As it is still in early access, players are hopeful for improvements in future updates.
- “Looking forward to 1.0 and improved performance, because the gameplay, style, and humor all seem on point at this early stage!”
- “The changes that were made already in combat are amazing and the game runs smoothly on my computer.”
- “While there are some performance issues, those can most likely be fixed such as lag spikes and frame drops.”
- “The game needs some optimization, as it was lagging quite a bit in some parts.”
- “Cant even go one fight without its stuttering like crazy and I have a relatively powerful PC, so it very much needs lots of improvement.”
- “I understand that this is an Unreal Engine game and they are notoriously known for bad optimization, but even still, it thoroughly made my enjoyment of the game go down.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, freezes, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and worth the price, many recommend avoiding it until significant updates address the bugs and polish the game. Overall, it is seen as an early access title that requires further refinement to reach its potential.
- “Freezes it to the only way is to hold the power button in and turn it off.”
- “Still a buggy soft locking mess (somehow managed to be stuck unable to board ship at prison level).”
- “The performance isn't great either as the game freezes every few seconds.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by a blend of dark and gritty elements, often delivered through witty banter between characters, particularly a decapitated head and a skull. While many players find the humor to be a standout feature that enhances the chaotic gameplay, some critique its reliance on crass language, suggesting it detracts from the overall charm. Overall, the humor is well-received, adding a unique layer to the game's action and adventure.
- “The game stands out with its eerie yet stylish world, fast and brutal combat, and the constant banter between body and skull that adds humor to the grim setting.”
- “It's incredibly pretty and the characters are hilarious.”
- “The voice acting is honestly better than some of the more recent 'big name' games we've seen come out, and the humor is dark and gritty just like I’d expect from a decapitated head and pirates.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
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The music in Davy x Jones is generally well-received, described as enjoyable and full of personality, though some reviewers feel it could better embrace the pirate theme. While the soundtrack is not considered unique, it complements the game's frenetic gameplay and engaging combat, enhancing the overall experience. Voice acting and sound design also contribute positively to the game's charm.
- “Davy x Jones features stunning visuals brimming with charisma; frenetic, dynamic gameplay with a brutal presentation reminiscent of Doom Eternal or Ultrakill but still maintaining its own personality; a soundtrack, though not unique, that's truly enjoyable and full of personality.”
- “The combat is pretty fast but isn't overly complex so it's a pretty neat system if at times a bit samey but the sound design and music make up for that in spades.”
- “Love the voice acting and the music!”
- “I think the music could also stand to be better - and lean into the whole pirate theme.”
- “I think they should maybe opt for something that's a blend of folk metal / pirate-esque music.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its uniqueness and exceptional worldbuilding. Many appreciate the immersive visuals and character design, noting that it sets a new standard for the FPS genre. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The atmosphere is unmatched!”
- “I like this game a lot now; I love the atmosphere, the worldbuilding, the characters, the fights, and the visuals.”
- “Very unique atmosphere and direction for an FPS game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be lighthearted and humorous, with one reviewer expressing a sense of joy and excitement akin to a pirate's thrill when acquiring the game at a low price.