Jacob

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Jacob is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Duck Duck Zeus and was released on July 18, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

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32%

Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

story2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and atmospheric visual style that enhances the storytelling experience.
It combines elements of point-and-click adventure and horror, offering challenging puzzles that require careful observation and logical thinking.
The game's sociological themes provide an interesting backdrop, encouraging players to reflect on social inequalities while engaging with the gameplay.

The gameplay can feel slow and tedious, with some puzzles lacking clear explanations, leading to frustration.
Many players found the controls and user interface to be clunky and unintuitive, making the game difficult to enjoy.
The game's attempt to convey a sociological message is often seen as heavy-handed and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the experience.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being simplistic, repetitive, and lacking meaningful mechanics, with many players feeling that it fails to engage or provide direction. Despite attempts to integrate a sociological theme, the execution is seen as awkward and unfulfilling, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from any potential enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay is described as dull and poorly designed, leaving players disappointed.
- “In terms of gameplay, it's simple.”
- “The gameplay feels very awkward.”
- “The turn time limit makes the gameplay far too conservative.”
- “The gameplay is completely random; your only obstacles are clouds, very bad controls, and very bad UI.”
- “By the time you sit through the lecture on social classes, you'll realize that the only thing this 'game' has accomplished is to highlight the fallacy of the ideas within and the inability of the developer to successfully convey their ideas.”
- “The gameplay feels very awkward and is repetitive and dull.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting a simplistic, almost "MS Paint-like" quality that lacks polish, while others appreciate the appealing visuals and next-gen aesthetics. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of charm and shortcomings, fitting a specific theme but not universally praised.
- “In all seriousness, Jacob does have a nice story with simple yet appealing graphics.”
- “+graphics beyond our time”
- “The graphics are very nice though; it's next-gen like graphics.”
- “The graphics seem partially like something from MS Paint, but they aren't atrocious.”
- “The visuals of the game are meant to go for a set theme, but it just doesn't look good.”
- “Visuals could be better, but could be worse, too.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it clear and enjoyable, while others describe it as annoying and not fitting the game's theme. Overall, it seems to be a divisive element, with some appreciating it and others wishing for it to stop during frustrating moments.
- “I like the music though.”
- “The music is clear and alright.”
- “The idea is silly, the research is not incorporated in a logical or interesting way, and the music and landscapes aren't that great.”
- “The music isn't really very fitting.”
- “This game is stupid and inaccurate and has annoying music.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is praised for its simplicity and appeal, with users highlighting its immersive qualities and engaging narrative. The graphics complement the storytelling, enhancing the overall experience.
- “In all seriousness, Jacob does have a nice story with simple yet appealing graphics.”
- “Amazing and immersive story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated for its depth, resonating with fans who recognize that the jokes convey meaningful insights about life, rather than being merely superficial.
- “The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realize that they're not just funny - they say something deep about life.”
- “The humor in this game is brilliantly crafted, blending clever wordplay with absurd situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses satire to poke fun at common tropes, making every encounter not just entertaining but also thought-provoking.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the game’s great replay value, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “This game has great replay value, with multiple endings and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “I love how every decision I make changes the outcome, encouraging me to replay the game to explore different paths.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies keeps me coming back for more, making each session feel fresh and exciting.”