Hijacker Jack
- December 7, 2020
- New IDEA Games
Get on Steam"Hijacker Jack" is a groundbreaking FMV game that puts you in the first-person perspective of a celebrity impostor. With real-time interaction, you'll make quick decisions and perform actions during thrilling scenes. The story follows your character's transformation from a peaceful off-grid life to a luxurious world of fame, where you'll encounter romance and adventure. This unique gaming experience combines live-action footage with first-person gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and goofy FMV experience that doesn't take itself too seriously, making it enjoyable for players.
- It features impressive action scenes, including parkour stunts, which showcase the effort and creativity of the indie team behind it.
- The game offers multiple endings and a unique gameplay style that sets it apart from other FMV titles, appealing to fans of the genre.
- The controls and quick-time events can be frustrating, with players often feeling rushed and unable to react in time, leading to repeated failures.
- The story and character motivations are poorly developed, making it hard for players to connect with the protagonist or find the narrative engaging.
- Visual transitions between scenes are rough, and the overall production quality reflects a tight budget, which may detract from the experience for some players.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as lighthearted and enjoyable, lasting about 45 minutes with multiple endings. However, some players found it lacking depth and engagement, feeling that the narrative could have been better integrated with gameplay elements, particularly during challenging moments. Overall, while the story has its charm, it may not fully captivate all players.
“Goofy little game that doesn't take itself very seriously and has an enjoyable story.”
“The story is short, only being about 45 minutes but has multiple endings.”
“While I found some of the scenes impressive, I do wish they would've been in service of a better-written story.”
“As I learned the hard way, even restarting the entire mission does not refill my health bar.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its refreshing departure from traditional FMV formats, incorporating conversational choices alongside a significant reliance on quick-time events (QTEs), which some players found to be a drawback.
“The gameplay is also different from other FMVs, which is refreshing.”
“My first issue was with the gameplay itself.”
“Although there are conversational choices to be made, much of the gameplay consists of quick-time events (QTEs).”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to repetitive quick-time events and the frustration of restarting sections without sufficient health to progress. A more engaging story could have alleviated some of the monotony, but the current experience leaves many feeling disengaged.
“Starting the game again from the beginning and sitting through another tedious hour of less-than-one-second quick-time events is frustrating. I just hope I reach that point with enough health to avoid dying immediately from being shot at by five enemies at the same time.”
“While I found the quick-time events tedious, a compelling story could have kept me engaged.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users expressing a willingness to overlook visual shortcomings due to the novelty of an FMV game. Overall, there is an appreciation for the effort put into the visuals, despite their imperfections.
“The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game feel lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
