HikeJam

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HikeJam is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by IPurna Games and was released on September 16, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Pack your gear wisely and go on a challenging journey to hike solo or in multiplayer. HikeJam comes with a unique feature that lets you build real-world or fantasy hiking trails out of GPX files.

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Unique and simple concept that is engaging and strategic, requiring thoughtful planning and adaptation.
Minimalist and pleasant low poly graphics create a relaxing atmosphere without overwhelming the player.
Multiplayer mode with friends can be fun and entertaining, especially with competitive racing and party-like elements.

Lacks meaningful single player content and has a very low active player base, making it nearly unplayable as intended.
Technical issues including glitches, poor controls (especially with keyboard and mouse), and overall unpolished gameplay.
Inconsistent quality with some mechanics being frustrating or ineffective, and the game feels rushed and unfinished.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features low-quality, low-poly 3D graphics that may deter some players, though its polished visuals are considered decent for an early access title. While not fully finished, the graphics are functional and contribute to an enjoyable multiplayer experience despite their simplicity.
- “Don't expect a fully finished game but compared to other early access games you will get a full working game with nearly no bugs, nice polished low poly graphics and funny multiplayer.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for having overly complex mechanics that hinder enjoyment, with the main hiking mechanic being particularly frustrating rather than entertaining.
- “They threw in too many mechanics that make it difficult for the player to enjoy playing.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is notably lacking, with the developer relying on multiplayer interaction to compensate for minimal narrative and level design elements.
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as enjoyable, particularly within the multiplayer experience, contributing to a fun and polished atmosphere despite being an early access title.