Explosive Jake

38%
Game Brain Score Based on 13 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • grinding
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Explosive Jake - classic arсade game. Not only humans afraid of dark and deep dungeons. Our hero - a little skeleton with unhealthy crave of explosions, which trying to escape from castle dungeons. Help him to avoid enemies and explode his way out.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
  • Xbox
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Reviews

38%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
music3 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic Bomberman, appealing to fans of the genre.
  • The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the overall experience of the game.
  • Some players find it a decent way to pass the time, especially if obtained at a low price.
  • The gameplay is extremely repetitive and tedious, with slow progression and minimal power-ups.
  • Technical issues abound, including unresponsive controls, poor graphics, and non-functional audio settings.
  • The game lacks engaging mechanics, with predictable enemy movements and no bosses, making it feel unoriginal and uninspired.
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with players noting that the soundtrack is excellent and a significant draw for replaying the game. Many users express a strong appreciation for the quality of the music, enhancing their overall gaming experience.

    • “8/10 great game and the soundtrack is very good.”
    • “I love the soundtracks.”
    • “It's a great game and the soundtrack is very good.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art instead of modern PC graphics, with no options for resolution adjustments or meaningful graphical tweaks available.

    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect to be tedious initially, though it becomes less frustrating as they acquire bomb upgrades that facilitate quicker map clearing and key collection.

    • “This is extremely tedious and only gets less annoying later because you pick up bomb upgrades that make it easier to clear the map faster to grab the keys.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really drains the fun out of the experience.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    Players find the gameplay, particularly the bomb placement mechanic, to be inconsistent, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Placing bombs (the main mechanic) is way too inconsistent.”
    • “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
    • “The gameplay lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive and boring experiences.”
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