J.A.W.S

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J.A.W.S is a single player casual strategy game with a violence theme. It was developed by Corn Fed Games, LLC. and was released on March 8, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

An RNG, dynamic and strategic FPS. Test your mettle against endless waves of super soldiers. How long can you last?

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Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a deep and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the horror experience with excellent sound design and unexpected plot twists.
Graphics are impressive for an indie title, with some players praising the visuals and overall gameplay mechanics.
Despite its flaws, many players find the game entertaining and see potential for improvement, especially given that it is free.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and lacks essential features such as a proper UI, tutorial, and clear objectives, making it frustrating for players.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and tedious, with limited enemy types and mechanics that do not provide a satisfying challenge.
Many players criticize the controls and mechanics as clunky, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment during gameplay.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enthralling and smooth, while others criticize the shooting mechanics, enemy AI, and overall execution as lacking. Many users report significant bugs and discomfort with controls, leading to a frustrating experience, despite the game's potential for improvement. Overall, the gameplay is seen as inconsistent, with a blend of enjoyable elements overshadowed by numerous flaws.
- “Enthralling gameplay like no other.”
- “The game has some pretty smooth mechanics and has potential to become a pretty decent game.”
- “It has good graphics and gameplay is good.”
- “The shooting mechanic is ridiculous.”
- “The gameplay value is 0/10.”
- “I really dislike how easy it is for the enemy to corner the player. The game is too quiet; I don’t even understand if this is a horror game or trying to be a scary game. The reloading speed is absolute garbage, and the controls are uncomfortable. I played it for over 35 minutes, and the gameplay is absolutely terrible.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received high praise for their stunning quality, with some reviewers claiming they surpass even titles like Doom Eternal. While many appreciate the overall visual design and animations, there are criticisms regarding certain gameplay mechanics that affect the experience, such as the inability to reload while jumping. Overall, the graphics are generally considered impressive, though some users noted inconsistencies in map design and a lack of customizable settings.
- “Amazing graphics that put Doom Eternal to shame.”
- “The graphics are just magnificent, the gunplay is flawless, and the audio is the best of all games I've played.”
- “The graphics are great as well as the animations.”
- “The map design is not of poor quality, but the game looks very bad because of its graphics.”
- “There isn't even a pause menu or any settings whatsoever for graphics or sound.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews; while some players praise it for its emotional depth and impactful narrative, others criticize it for lacking a coherent plot and failing to provide a meaningful context for the gameplay.
- “Perfect storyline that brought me to tears.”
- “The game lacks a real story or plot.”
- “It's lame and lacks any plot, showing no basic understanding of the functions and gameplay.”
- “How does having super soldiers running towards you make any sense within the story?”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for being plagued by bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many reviews highlight that the reliance on purchased assets has not compensated for the technical issues, resulting in a lack of polish. Overall, the game's stability is considered a significant drawback.
- “A buggy mess which once again proves that bought assets aren't enough to make a decent game.”
- “Not a bad cool scary game, but somewhat buggy.”
- “Buggy”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its impressive design, reflecting the developers' dedication, but some players feel it can be overly dark at times, detracting from the experience. Additionally, the comical animations of the robots disrupt the intended immersion, balancing the tension with humor.
- “There is only 1 map, I think, and it's perfect. The atmosphere is amazing, and you will quickly see that the devs spent years making this game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly in the early stages where they must repeatedly search for gas cans while being limited to carrying only one at a time. Additionally, some users suggest that having a second life is necessary to manage the grinding effectively.
- “The game has you aimlessly running around for gas cans at the beginning, and you can only carry one at a time, which can feel very tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a mixed bag; while some players find the absurdity of glitches, like supply drops flying off the map, amusing, others feel that the overly dark atmosphere undermines the comedic potential, particularly with the awkward animations of the robots.
- “The supply drop goes flying out of the map upon landing on an enemy; it's hilarious to watch!”
- “The funny-looking robots, with their only running and falling down animations, add a comedic touch that lightens the dark atmosphere.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate that the game is free, indicating it doesn't appear to be a cash grab; however, there are concerns about the potential for it to become a low-effort, asset-flip project in the future.
- “I hope this game doesn't turn into another asset flip cash grab.”
- “I can tell this isn't a cash grab because the game is free, but don't be lazy.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the game lacks sufficient music and express a desire for improved musical elements, with one individual even offering their services as a composer.
- “The game could really benefit from a more diverse music selection.”
- “I would love to contribute, as I have experience in composing music.”
- “The game could really benefit from better music.”
- “I have the ability to compose music, so feel free to reach out to me.”