Jad

About

"Jad" is a challenging platformer featuring the agile inhabitant of planet Koitii. Jump, wall-jump, and use Electra accelerators to navigate dangerous saws and solve jigsaw puzzles. With convenient controls and tough levels, players must guide Jad, a relative of AVA, through a test of skill and reflexes.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music6 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features excellent mechanics and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The level design is challenging and progressively increases in complexity, requiring players to think critically and solve puzzles.
Jad offers a stylish aesthetic and a grim atmosphere, making it a unique and engaging platformer that is highly recommended.

Some players find the character movement to be slippery, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The game lacks memorable or defining characteristics that make it stand out among other platformers.
There is a perception that the game does not provide sufficient rewards for completing levels, which may affect player motivation.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The combination of enjoyable game mechanics and pleasant controls complements the engaging audio, making it a standout feature.
- “The game boasts pleasant controls and an excellent soundtrack.”
- “There are achievements, good music, and puzzles with physics and gravity.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and music, maintaining the core loop of the original while enhancing graphics and introducing new elements. Players appreciate the presence of easter eggs, although the plot is primarily conveyed through descriptions.
- “I loved the game mechanics and music.”
- “Stays faithful to the core gameplay loop of the first game while stepping up the graphics and iterating.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is primarily conveyed through descriptions, with limited narrative depth, and features easter eggs that enhance the experience. It shares mechanical similarities with other games, suggesting a familiar gameplay structure.
- “The plot is only in the description; there are easter eggs, but it feels mechanically similar to a super.”
- “The plot is only in the description; there are easter eggs, but it feels mechanically similar to a super.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its captivating and immersive qualities, complementing the intriguing puzzles that enhance the overall experience.
- “All things considered, the atmosphere and puzzles are fascinating.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics have been significantly improved while maintaining the core gameplay loop of the original, showcasing a successful iteration that enhances the visual experience.
- “Stays faithful to the core gameplay loop of the first game while stepping up the graphics and iterating.”