Jack Lumber
- April 30, 2013
- Owlchemy Labs
JACK LUMBER IS QUIRKY, STYLIZED, AND UNLIKE ANYTHING ON IOS.
Get on SteamA tree killed his granny and now he is out for revenge. Meet Jack Lumber, the supernatural lumberjack who hates trees, loves animals, and hates trees. Did we say that twice? The guy really hates trees, and boy does he have an axe to grind.Use the supernatural powers of Jack Lumber to massacre the forest in this time-warping, line-drawing, log-slicing, pun-filled lumberjacking mashup! Bust out your…
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Reviews
- Charming graphics and audio that enhance the quirky and humorous theme of the game.
- Fun and engaging gameplay that offers a high skill cap, making it enjoyable for players who like to rack up high scores.
- The game has a unique premise and is suitable for casual play, especially for those looking for a light-hearted experience.
- The gameplay can feel shallow and repetitive, leading to boredom after a short time.
- The final boss battle and ending cutscene are anti-climactic, leaving players unsatisfied.
- The game is better suited for mobile devices, and its PC version suffers from blurry graphics and sound issues.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally smooth and enjoyable, allowing players to adjust difficulty through various mechanics, but it is criticized for being shallow and repetitive, primarily revolving around cutting trees. While some find it fun for short sessions, others feel the limited content and high price make it hard to recommend. Additionally, there are concerns about environmental themes within the gameplay.
“Smooth gameplay that you can regulate the difficulty of further by putting on different beards.”
“Its gameplay is so shallow and its price so steep that I just can't recommend this to anyone, even if it is fun for sessions of 10 minutes.”
“The gameplay is all about cutting up trees, or pieces of lumber actually.”
“Clearly a mobile game for the PC, however the gameplay and theme only suffer minor dings and scratches due to that.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as charming, but they suffer from upscaling issues that lead to occasional blurriness. While the visuals are appealing, repetitive gameplay elements can detract from the overall experience, and the audio quality is criticized as subpar.
“Very charming graphics (and audio!).”
“The graphics are clearly upscaled, which results in the game occasionally having blurry graphics, and the sounds are actually pathetic.”
“The graphics are clearly upscaled, which results in the game occasionally having blurry graphics, and the sounds are actually pathetic.”
“The graphics are clearly upscaled, which results in the game occasionally having blurry graphics, and the sounds are actually pathetic.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is described as both funny and cute, with humor stemming from the absurdity of its premise, particularly for players who may relate to the protagonist's exaggerated disdain for plants. The timed challenges add a layer of amusement, with some players finding the experience soothing rather than stressful, contributing to the overall comedic tone.
“This is a pretty funny and cute little game.”
“As a plant-hating vegetarian, I approve (please do imagine me seething and foaming at the mouth as I hack and slash up the disgusting wood logs while laughing manically).”
“Although others may react differently, as the tosses are timed, I found it soothing rather than stressful and really rather funny.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is perceived as a simulation of the emotional struggles faced by an orphaned Canadian character dealing with trauma and instability, particularly stemming from the loss of a guardian in a tragic incident. This portrayal evokes a deep sense of empathy and highlights the complexities of emotional development in the context of personal loss.
“To be perfectly honest, I see this more as a simulation game of how life would be like for an emotionally underdeveloped, mentally unstable, orphaned Canadian living through the trauma of having his guardian (grandma) killed by a falling - sorry, evil - tree.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features an appealingly bizarre storyline that captivates players, though it is relatively basic due to the game's short length.
“An appealingly bizarre storyline, although it is only very basic as this is, after all, only a fairly short game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, with users indicating that while it offers some elements that could encourage multiple playthroughs, it ultimately falls short of being truly engaging for repeated sessions.
“Somewhat replayable, but not really.”
“Somewhat replayable, but not really.”
