Gem Wars: Attack of the Jiblets

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"Gem Wars: Attack of the Jiblets" is a local/online multiplayer party game for up to 4 players, focused on constant power-up collection and weapon customization. Gather elemental gems to gain strengths and weaknesses, and combine them with Lethal Arms for deadly results. The game also features a variety of unique Tactical Arms, such as teleporters, bear traps, and shields, for added strategic depth.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Gem Wars: Attack of the Jiblets screenshot

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Gem Wars offers a fun and chaotic multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends, making it a great couch game.
The game features a unique elemental weapon system that adds depth and strategy to the gameplay, keeping it fresh and engaging.
The character designs and art style are charming, contributing to the overall enjoyable aesthetic of the game.

The game suffers from poor controls and floaty physics, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
Online multiplayer is virtually non-existent, making it difficult to find matches unless arranged with friends.
The game lacks a strong identity and feels like a generic clone of other successful titles in the genre, failing to stand out.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and potential; many players find the controls floaty and clunky, with some describing the game as a lackluster clone of Super Smash Bros. However, there are positive notes regarding the single-player mode's depth and the introduction of elemental mechanics that add strategic layers, making it a more engaging experience despite its shortcomings. Overall, while the game has interesting mechanics, it struggles with execution and multiplayer viability.
- “There’s a lot of depth to the single player mode with quite a number of different challenges and a great survival mode giving the game extended gameplay.”
- “The one new mechanic that stands out with this title is that you can mix weapons with different 'elements' (fire, water, etc.), which adds another layer of strategy to play.”
- “A more-than-capable single-screen brawler with an interesting rock-paper-scissors mechanic.”
- “Gameplay consisted of troubleshooting the developers' bungling and untested support for modern gaming displays, then discovering that while a few slightly different mechanics are in play, the game is dead because it's just a lame 'me too!' Super Smash Bros. ripoff, only worse.”
- “Not that great; it looks good and interesting, but the controls feel a little floaty and clunky. The gameplay turns out to be too simple and not very satisfying, and it's dead multiplayer so you can only play with bots or arrange games with friends.”
- “Gem Wars: Attack of the Jiblets is really rough, both visually and mechanically.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some praise the art style and character designs as appealing and well-executed, others criticize the overall visual quality as poor and generic. Despite the cutesy visuals and attractive price point, the technical execution leaves much to be desired.
- “Cool art style and character designs.”
- “The graphics are very well made and beautiful.”
- “Couple all this with cutesy visuals and a fantastically low price point and you have a winner.”
- “First up, the game visuals are terrible; the overall quality here is woeful, and the technical execution was a failure.”
- “Once again, I like the weapon idea, but the characters and the actual weapon visuals feel generic.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it repetitive and lacking quality, others appreciate its upbeat nature and how well it complements the frantic gameplay, enhancing the overall co-op experience.
- “The music, in particular, plays right into a frantic back-and-forth co-op game, high energy and fits the gameplay.”
- “From the upbeat soundtrack to the hand-drawn sprites.”
- “Music is good, fine for the game.”
- “The music is repetitive and not very good.”
- “The music is repetitive.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Reviewers praise the character development for its engaging and customizable designs, highlighting the fun and artistic style that enhances the overall experience. The detailed character customization options, including features like eyes, mouth, and tail, contribute to a unique and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “The character design in particular allows you to customize your eyes, mouth, head, tail, and a few other options.”
- “The art shows in the detail of the level design and character design.”
- “Cool art style and character designs.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped, as the developers relied too heavily on player-versus-player interactions instead of investing in single-player content, including storytelling and NPCs, which detracts from the overall experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
The game's stability is criticized for poor support on modern gaming displays, leading to frequent troubleshooting issues. Additionally, players feel that the overall experience is undermined by its lack of originality, comparing it unfavorably to Super Smash Bros.
- “Gameplay consisted of troubleshooting the developers' bungling and untested support for modern gaming displays.”
- “The game is dead because it's just a lame 'me too!' Super Smash Bros. ripoff, only worse.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, citing great rewards for continuous play and achievements that encourage multiple playthroughs, resulting in several hours of engaging gameplay.
- “Great rewards for continuous play and achievements, offering several hours of playability and replayability.”
- “The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character builds, I find myself coming back for more every time.”