Dynamite Jack

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Dynamite Jack is a stealth action game where you play as a soldier sneaking through levels filled with enemies, using your trusty explosives to light the way and clear a path. With 28 levels spread across 4 different environments, you'll need to plan your moves carefully and think on your feet to escape. The game features dynamic environments that react to your actions, as well as leaderboards to compare your scores and time with other players.

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 516 reviews

gameplay30 positive mentions

story12 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay with enjoyable levels and mechanics.
Challenging puzzles that encourage strategic thinking and replayability.
Includes a level editor and community maps, adding to the game's longevity.

Repetitive gameplay with some frustrating side challenges.
Basic graphics and minimal story, which may not appeal to everyone.
Some technical issues, including save problems and poor AI behavior.

gameplay
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
59%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and straightforward, featuring basic mechanics that are easy to learn but can become repetitive over time. While some players appreciate the fun and engaging elements, such as stealth mechanics and puzzle-like challenges, others feel that the lack of variety and depth limits the overall experience. The game successfully combines familiar concepts from titles like Bomberman and Pac-Man, but many reviewers suggest that it could benefit from additional mechanics and more innovative level design to enhance replayability.
- “Movement and actions are rather basic, but there are a few extra mechanics that expand the gameplay, such as luring enemies with light and sound.”
- “The gameplay is exciting, tense and escalates as you go through more levels.”
- “Smooth, simple and very fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay loop is also too repetitive – you barely get introduced to new mechanics and it quickly grows stale.”
- “You die in one hit and the stealth mechanics are very basic; stay out of an enemy's field of vision, watch for a pattern made by the enemies to figure out when to move, make an explosion with a bomb and soldiers available & nearby will check out the noise before going back to their scripted pattern.”
- “The story is also basically non-existent, so the whole game just relies on its game mechanics, which would be okay for a flash browser game, but not much more.”
graphics
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
56%
6%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalistic and simple art style, which some players find dated and lacking in appeal, yet effective for gameplay. While the visuals are not groundbreaking, they successfully convey necessary information about the environment and enemies, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are described as clean and functional, with a nostalgic retro feel that complements the game's design.
- “Graphically, Dynamite Jack features a very simple, yet distinct art style.”
- “Great atmosphere, nice sounds, cool graphics, fun levels, interesting gameplay; it is a pretty neat game.”
- “The graphics are simple, but work very well for this type of game and definitely let you know if you will be seen or not.”
- “Sadly, that's because the graphics are not just mediocre, but I would say bad.”
- “I don't really like games with graphics like this.”
- “It felt like Bomberman, and the graphics, although sufficient, felt lacking... which is understandable for a game built for Ludum Dare (a 2-day programmer competition).”
story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
64%
29%
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and poorly developed, consisting mainly of a few still images and a basic premise about a space marine escaping from mines. Many players feel that the lack of a compelling narrative detracts from the overall experience, relying instead on gameplay mechanics and user-created content for engagement. While some find the game enjoyable despite its narrative shortcomings, the consensus is that a more substantial story would have enhanced the experience.
- “The story follows Jack in his attempt to escape from the mines, and you guide him through the caves while avoiding the guards.”
- “You won't be amazed by the graphics and the story isn't anything new, but you'll have a fun time, and in the end, that's all that matters.”
- “The art style is pretty dated and very basic, but despite this, the game was still okay. I didn't recall any issues or problems I had with it after playing through the main story and finding some of the collectibles.”
- “The core of the game is a 'space marine' who needs to escape a series of mines... sure, whatever, but honestly, there's no story; I just pretty much told you more than the cutscenes in the game will tell you.”
- “The story is also basically non-existent, so the whole game just relies on its game mechanics, which would be okay for a flash browser game, but not much more.”
- “The story is slapped on, the art direction is nonexistent, the levels are simple and uninteresting, and the game introduces pretty much all of its few features in the first couple of levels.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
24%
8%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy and atmospheric qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. While some find the soundtrack soothing and fitting for the game's ambiance, others criticize it for being generic or repetitive over time. Overall, the music is often highlighted as a strong point, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “Btw the atmosphere with the graphics and music is great.”
- “The underground ambiance and music sculpt each respective level to create situations of adventurous apprehension, or foreboding danger.”
- “Brilliant fun indie puzzler with a great soundtrack and atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is your typical, generic futuristic mix.”
- “About the soundtrack, it really annoyed me after some time, so yeah, it wasn't very good, except for the final map theme.”
- “Decent soothing soundtrack that doesn't get on your nerves.”
replayability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The game offers significant replayability through its diverse playstyles, multiple objectives for each level, and a level editor that allows for user-generated content. Players can engage in various challenges, such as achieving different goals within the same level, which enhances the overall replay value. Despite a short main campaign, the combination of achievements, leaderboards, and creative map design ensures that players have plenty of reasons to return.
- “Awesome 2D stealth puzzler with a variety of playstyles and plenty of replayability.”
- “The dark underground mines, mixed with marines and deadly beasts, make you carefully plan out your moves, and the achievements add another level of planning and replayability.”
- “Each level consists of 3 additional goals in a variety of categories (collect certain items, don't kill anyone, kill everyone, etc) which provides some small level of replayability - in some cases, not all three can be achieved in a single playthrough.”
- “The puzzles are fun to solve, and the branching objectives and optional achievements give the game strong replay value.”
- “Although the main campaign only lasts for about three hours, the game does come with a level editor for replayability.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
13%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its combination of impressive graphics and engaging music, creating a nostalgic yet sophisticated retro vibe. Reviewers appreciate the fun levels and interesting gameplay, noting that it successfully blends elements of stealth and classic arcade styles. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout experience.
- “Great atmosphere, nice sounds, cool graphics, fun levels, interesting gameplay; it is a pretty neat game.”
- “A cheap and nice game that has a good old retro game atmosphere but with more sophisticated graphics and sound.”
- “It's like a stealth 'em up with Bomberman elements and an Arcadia 2100 escape atmosphere.”
- “It's like a stealth em up with Bomberman elements and an Arcadia 2100 escape atmosphere.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly in the final stages, where the enjoyment diminishes significantly. The mechanics, such as bomb placement, contribute to a repetitive experience that lacks challenge, leading to a sense of monotony despite initial fun. Many players report that their motivation wanes, relying on achievements to push through the grind.
- “Expect a game that is fun for the first 75% and frustratingly tedious for the final 25%.”
- “Terrible game, terrible controls, terrible grindy feel with just no challenge.”
- “Making a long path using bomb explosions can get very tedious because of how short the blast radius is, and the fact that you'll always have to keep your distance when placing a bomb to avoid getting yourself killed.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is consistently praised for its humor, with users highlighting it as a funny experience suitable for low-powered computers. Overall, it is regarded as an entertaining and amusing game to play.
- “Great and funny game for computers of low power.”
- “Funny game.”
- “Is a funny game to play.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some users reporting smooth performance on high-end systems while others experience significant lag and frame rate drops on mid-range setups. Overall, the optimization appears to require further refinement to ensure a consistent experience across various hardware configurations.

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8h Median play time

7h Average play time

6-8h Spent by most gamers

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