Felix Jumpman
- January 24, 2017
- The Storytelling Studio
Get on Steam"Felix Jumpman" is a cinematic space shooter where players control the titular character who must jump between comets to collect air tanks and spare parts for his damaged spaceship. With a limited air supply, players must carefully navigate the hazards of space to help Felix survive and progress as far as possible. The game features action-based gameplay, with the ultimate goal of repairing Felix's spaceship and escaping the harshness of space.
Reviews
- The game features nice sky and space backgrounds, creating a visually appealing atmosphere.
- The music is enjoyable and adds a pleasant touch to the gameplay experience.
- It can serve as a simple distraction during free time, especially for those looking to earn trading cards.
- The gameplay is overly repetitive and lacks depth, making it feel tedious and unengaging.
- Controls are poorly designed, leading to frustration and difficulty in gameplay, including issues with mouse locking and sensitivity.
- There is a lack of content and variety, with no additional game modes or meaningful story, making it feel rushed and incomplete.
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being overly simplistic, summarized in just one sentence, and lacking depth or engagement. Reviewers express disappointment in the narrative's minimalism, suggesting it fails to provide a meaningful experience or connection to the gameplay. Additionally, there are concerns about unethical practices related to the game's development and distribution.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story fits into one sentence and there's not more to it.”
“This game has no story; it isn't an endless runner that gets harder and harder over time, nor is it a game to speedrun or train/test your skills.”
“Cons: the story is one sentence.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly repetitive and lacking depth, with many users feeling it resembles a simple minigame rather than a standalone title. The core mechanics revolve around a monotonous "touch it to collect" system, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration.
“The concept and gameplay do seem like a neat little idea, but are more worthy of a DLC minigame or something than a standalone game.”
“Gameplay is ultra repetitive, senseless, and no fun.”
“The gameplay is very repetitive; different items will always be 'touch it to collect' and that's it.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, providing a relaxing backdrop that enhances the experience, even if the overall gameplay may not meet high expectations. Players appreciate the enjoyable tunes, which can be played while engaging in other activities, making it a suitable choice for casual gaming.
“The music is good, and the low poly models are cute.”
“It's a game that you can play in your free time with songs in the background, allowing for fun while keeping expectations low.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of these developers is heavily criticized for relying on unethical practices, such as repackaging premade game templates and assets into low-quality products that are marketed as original games. This approach is seen as a blatant cash grab, with accusations of using shell accounts to further obscure their practices and exploit the Steam platform.
“These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things, stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into cheap, nasty shovelware game bundles as cash grabs.”
“Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam and a cash grab.”
“Big Black Bear, The Storytelling Studio, ThinkofGames, and ImperiumGame have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, through this account or through closely linked or alternate accounts.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are criticized for their lazy minimalist style, featuring untextured low-polygon assets that evoke a poorly executed 3D game from the early 1990s. Many reviewers feel that this aesthetic choice is a cover for a lack of talent and effort, leading to a visual experience that is not worth the game's high price. Overall, the graphics are compared unfavorably to those of a subpar mobile app.
“The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose.' This is not something gamers should have to put up with.”
“The game is very expensive for the price; the gameplay and graphics are on the same level as a poorly made phone app.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the game ideal for grinding, particularly for farming trading cards, suggesting that it offers a rewarding experience for those who enjoy repetitive tasks to collect and trade items.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for nothing.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
