Explosive Jake

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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.

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Play Modes

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

62%

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.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art instead of modern PC graphics, with no options for resolution adjustments or meaningful graphical tweaks available.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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”