Jack Axe: The Trial

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Be Jack! Throw your axe! Test yourself against The Trial to prove yourself worthy in this speedrunning competition!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a neat idea for a precision platformer that can be challenging and rewarding once mastered.
It is a fully free game, demonstrating the developer's belief in their work and providing value to players without any monetary barriers.
Some players find the game cute with good bosses and appreciate its adventure elements.

The controls are poorly designed, with movement and aiming mapped to the same keys, making gameplay frustrating.
The game lacks guidance or tutorials, leaving players confused about mechanics and objectives.
The graphics and overall aesthetic are considered subpar, contributing to a lack of appeal among gamers.

graphics
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the pixel art as "godawful" and reminiscent of cheap flash games, while others appreciate the visuals, noting the beauty of the graphics and the design of bosses. Overall, the aesthetic seems to detract from the experience for some players, despite a few positive remarks.
- “It has really pretty graphics and nice bosses and gameplay.”
- “This feature is really godawful, lazy pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “The cheap flash game aesthetic and the dull, empty level design are also not particularly awe-inspiring.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for being weak and lacking a tutorial, which leads to confusion and frustration, especially with controls and mechanics that require precise timing. While the game features appealing graphics and interesting bosses, players may find the overall experience challenging and in need of more guidance.
- “Good idea for a game mechanic; it's quite tough on keyboard though.”
- “It has really pretty graphics and nice bosses and gameplay.”
- “This one is no exception; despite the agreeable price, the gameplay is weak.”
- “It also just throws you in the deep end with no tutorial on how to do anything. This includes the controls and the axe, which is very confusing and frustrating. You will need a lot of patience with yourself because the mechanics may be somewhat simple to use, but getting them to work with proper timing is the main issue.”