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Jack B. Nimble

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62%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, story
100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Jack B. Nimble is a single player casual platformer game with horror and kids themes. It was developed by Sean Noonan and was released on July 24, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Jack B. Nimble" is a fast-paced side-scrolling auto runner game with 8 characters and 6 levels, where players must jump and whip candles to increase their score while avoiding obstacles. The game features authentic retro Game Boy and a chiptune soundtrack, with leaderboards and achievements for players to prove their skills. The game is available on Steam and iOS.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
music8 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features charming retro graphics and an excellent chiptune soundtrack that evoke classic Gameboy vibes.
  • Gameplay is engaging and addictive, with a simple one-button control scheme that allows for a fun 'one more run' experience.
  • There is a good variety of levels and unlockable characters, providing a sense of progression and replayability.
  • Menu navigation can be cumbersome, especially when using a controller, as it requires mouse input for some actions.
  • The game can become repetitive over time, which is a common issue in the endless runner genre.
  • Some players may find the difficulty curve steep, making it challenging to unlock later levels and achieve high scores.
  • music
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise for its nostalgic charm and quality, with many users highlighting the enjoyable soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. The retro-inspired tracks complement the visuals and gameplay, making it a significant reason to purchase the game. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a key element that adds to the game's appeal, with some users suggesting it could be sold separately on platforms like Steam.

    • “The game is just very charming and the soundtrack is super enjoyable.”
    • “Worth buying for the soundtrack alone.”
    • “Each level is accompanied by its own art style and really well-written theme music.”
    • “While the tracks repeat in the levels, I estimate them to be around two minutes each, so you have to survive some time before the music starts repeating.”
    • “Perhaps I am heavily overestimating the music track lengths, but all I wanted to say is that the track lengths are adequate in length.”
    • “Honestly, I think the creator should be poised to sell the soundtrack on Steam as well.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their nostalgic retro style reminiscent of Game Boy Color visuals, complemented by a variety of unlockable character colors and distinct art styles across different levels. Reviewers highlight the appealing aesthetics and the integration of a fantastic soundtrack, which together enhance the overall experience of this fast-paced runner. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature that adds significant value to the game.

    • “Nimble is a single-button endless runner that features fantastic retro-style graphics and music, along with a decent amount of variability in the six available levels in terms of art style, gameplay rhythm, and difficulty.”
    • “Graphics are identical to what you would see on a Game Boy Color.”
    • “The look alone is worth the $3, but the soundtrack is amazing. While the gameplay doesn't revolutionize the infinite runner genre, this game carves its own mark with the aesthetic and style of the original Game Boy.”
    • “Each level is accompanied by its own art style and really well-written theme music.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in these titles is characterized by a blend of reflex-based mechanics and simple controls, often requiring just one button for core actions, while still offering depth through level variability and progression. Players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetics and soundtracks, which enhance the overall experience, even if the gameplay itself doesn't significantly innovate within its genre. The sense of accomplishment from unlocking new features adds to the enjoyment of the gameplay.

    • “All of this makes for great gameplay based on judgment and reflex-based button presses.”
    • “The look alone is worth the $3, but the soundtrack is amazing. While the gameplay doesn't revolutionize the infinite runner genre, this game carves its own mark with the aesthetic and style of the original Game Boy.”
    • “Nimble is a single-button endless runner that features fantastic retro-style graphics and music, along with a decent amount of variability in the six available levels in terms of art style, gameplay rhythm, and difficulty.”
    • “While only one button is needed for the core gameplay, for some reason I need a mouse to navigate menus.”
    • “The basic gameplay unfolds as you start each run at a fairly slow pace.”
    • “It gives you a real sense of accomplishment to successfully unlock some of the later gameplay features.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around a central mission that drives the gameplay, engaging players with its narrative focus and objectives. Reviewers appreciate how the mission framework adds depth and motivation to the overall experience.

    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative.”
    • “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate that the extensive unlocks and achievements provide a sense of progress during grinding, making the effort feel rewarding as they develop skills for significant rewards.

    • “The grinding feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
    • “While there are plenty of unlocks, the grind to achieve them can be frustrating and feels more like a chore than fun.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is lacking, particularly for lower-end machines, despite its relatively simple design.

    • “For being quite a simple game, the optimization is fairly poor for lower-end machines.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly with gamepad support and providing an option to disable weather effects for players sensitive to strobe lighting.

    • “Technically, the game runs great, supports a gamepad, and offers a setting to turn off the weather effects if you are sensitive to strobe effects.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Nimble is praised for its strong replayability, enhanced by its excellent art style and music, making it an engaging experience that encourages players to return.

    • “Nimble is a really good runner with excellent art style, music, and replay value.”
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Jack B. Nimble is a casual platformer game with horror and kids themes.

Jack B. Nimble is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Jack B. Nimble was released on July 24, 2018.

Jack B. Nimble was developed by Sean Noonan.

Jack B. Nimble has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Jack B. Nimble is a single player game.

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