Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery: Episode 1

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In "Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery: Episode 1," players join Jacob Jones at Camp Eagle Feather, where they will uncover secrets through interactive puzzles and conversations with quirky characters. This charming point-and-click adventure features a 3D world, interactive puzzles designed by leading puzzle designers, and an original story from BAFTA-nominated George Poles. Explore the campground, interact with the unique characters, and discover the secret of Camp Eagle Feather.

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

Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery: Episode 1 screenshot

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Charming and humorous adventure with well-designed and varied puzzles that effectively progress the story.
Beautiful visuals and a cute art style that enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
Strong voice acting and a lighthearted tone that adds to the game's appeal, reminiscent of beloved titles like Professor Layton.

The game is relatively short, with only two episodes released so far, leaving players wanting more content.
Controls can be clunky, especially for those used to touch-based gameplay, which may hinder the overall experience.
Some puzzles may lack depth and critical thinking, relying heavily on observation and simple mechanics.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their cute and colorful art style, reminiscent of animated films, which enhances the overall aesthetic appeal. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals on both mobile and PC, noting that the graphics contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the quirky story and challenging puzzles. Despite some limited options, the stylish presentation and well-voiced characters reflect a high level of effort in the game's design.
- “This is a quirky story-based puzzler with beautiful visuals and a surprisingly decent—if not a little snarky—sense of humor.”
- “The game is done up with a pretty cute art style too.”
- “A lot of effort has gone into the game, with every character being voiced really well and an art style that's reminiscent of Viva Piñata and DreamWorks movies.”
- “It's aesthetically pleasing, really colorful and cute.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a quirky and charming story that unfolds through a series of puzzles, complemented by beautiful visuals and a lighthearted sense of humor. While the narrative progresses slowly and lacks some mystery, it effectively integrates puzzles into the plot, offering a delightful experience reminiscent of titles like Professor Layton. With a modest price point, players can enjoy a well-crafted story and engaging characters, making it a worthwhile investment for puzzle enthusiasts.
- “This is a quirky story-based puzzler with beautiful visuals and a surprisingly decent—if not a little snarky—sense of humor.”
- “Especially how the puzzles are used to directly progress the story, although some have a tendency to get sidetracked.”
- “For the $5 price tag (also available on iOS and Android for about $2 an episode), you'll get a lovingly crafted story, a beautifully and richly designed set, cool and quirky characters (my favorite being the death metal-loving, red-haired boy Deathkill), and 24 puzzles that range from very easy to 'huh?!'.”
- “Although one small detail, the story progresses rather slowly and, in my personal opinion, it could use a more mysterious vibe, but I guess I'm comparing it too much to Professor Layton.”
- “I know that Layton also uses puzzles as part of the storyline; what I'm saying is that you won't really find any 'this reminds me of a puzzle' moments in this game. Pretty much all puzzles are used to progress the plot.”
- “It's basically Professor Layton or Puzzle Agent, but with a cute story.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its charming and juvenile tone, complemented by excellent voice acting and quirky characters. Players appreciate the amusing dialogue and snarky wit, which enhance the overall experience of the story-based puzzler. The combination of beautiful visuals and funny interactions contributes to a delightful and entertaining adventure.
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is reminiscent of the Professor Layton series, incorporating similar mechanics like merit points and collectible items that serve a similar purpose to hint coins. While some users note the similarities as bordering on unoriginal, they generally view this as a positive aspect rather than a drawback.
- “Although it borrows a few mechanics from that series, such as the merit points awarded and finding soda cans instead of hint coins (which fulfill the same purpose), this is by no means a bad thing.”
- “Gameplay is very similar to Professor Layton.”
- “Although it borrows (read: steals) a few of the mechanics from that series—such as the merit points awarded and finding soda cans instead of hint coins (which fulfill the same purpose)—this is by no means a bad thing.”
- “Suspiciously similar mechanics to the Layton series.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its sweetness and subtle humor, creating an engaging experience for players. However, there is disappointment regarding the developers' apparent abandonment of the series after the second episode.
- “A sweet and atmospheric puzzle game.”
- “I really love the atmosphere and subtle humor of the series, so I recommend it even though the developers sadly apparently abandoned it after episode 2 :(”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is notably sparse, with many users highlighting a lack of musical accompaniment throughout most of the experience. While the dialogue is charming, it can feel stilted and prolonged, which may detract from the overall immersion. Additionally, the interface's clunky navigation, rooted in its touch-based origins, further impacts the audio experience.
- “The dialogue is charming but often a little stilted and drawn out. There's a noticeable lack of music during most of the game, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The music is forgettable and fails to enhance the atmosphere of the game, leaving moments that should be impactful feeling flat.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the overall music selection is limited and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported performance issues with the game, but many have found that adjusting the settings in "jacobjonessystemsettings" can effectively resolve these problems.
- “I had some performance issues, but I was able to fix them by adjusting the settings in 'jacobjonessystemsettings.'”
- “The optimization options are extensive, allowing for a tailored experience that enhances performance significantly.”
- “After tweaking the graphics settings, the game runs smoothly, showcasing the developers' commitment to optimization.”
- “I experienced significant performance issues, but I managed to resolve them by tweaking the settings in 'jacobjonessystemsettings.'”
- “The optimization in this game is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite adjusting various settings, the game still struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, which detracts from the overall experience.”