Jade's Journey
- December 9, 2016
- Warfare Studios
Get on Steam"Jade's Journey" is an action-adventure game set in a mythical world filled with magical creatures and intriguing puzzles. As Jade, players must navigate treacherous environments, battle fearsome enemies, and uncover the secrets of her ancestry to save her world from destruction. With stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, Jade's Journey offers a rich and unforgettable gaming experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game provided a sense of joy and hope for players during difficult times, helping them to escape their struggles.
- It features a cute aesthetic and simple plot that can be enjoyable for casual players looking for a light experience.
- The game has fixed bugs related to achievements, making it more rewarding for completionists.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks challenge, with battles often boiling down to spamming spells or basic attacks.
- The story is generic and poorly executed, with uninspired writing and clichéd character arcs.
- Level design is monotonous, with dungeons feeling like the same layout repeated with different sprites, leading to a tedious experience.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being painfully generic and clichéd, revolving around the overused "chosen one" trope with a lack of originality and depth. Reviewers note that the dialogue feels artificial and the character dynamics are minimal, leading to a disconnection from the narrative. Overall, the execution fails to elevate the simplistic quest-based structure, resulting in a story that feels more like poorly written fan fiction than an engaging RPG experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“In an RPG, the most important thing is the story.”
“I can forgive even the worst gameplay if the story and writing are good, or if it has a sense of humor.”
“This is painfully generic and carries a completely awfully written, unoriginal fan fiction tier anime story about the protagonist being the 'chosen one', and having to destroy evil blah blah blah.”
“The story is entirely quest-based, and there is little dynamic between the characters.”
“Not only is the story about the most cliche 'chosen one' plot I have ever come across, it also boasts cardboard, inorganic dialogue that does not feel like real people are saying it.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers express that the gameplay lacks engaging elements such as well-developed characters, polished dialogue, and interesting mechanics, suggesting that the game feels rushed and uninspired. They emphasize that even subpar gameplay can be overlooked if the story and writing are strong or if the game has a sense of humor. Overall, the gameplay is seen as needing significant improvement to capture players' interest.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and fun that keeps you coming back for more.”
“I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet allow for deep strategy, making every encounter feel fresh and exciting.”
“The variety of skills and abilities available to players adds a layer of depth to the gameplay, encouraging experimentation and creativity.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy the experience.”
“I found the mechanics to be overly complicated, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay elements made it feel repetitive and dull after a short while.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, and lack support for full HD resolution or any graphics customization options.
“Like all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly noting that battles can feel repetitive and drawn out.
“Battles are tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
“It takes too long to level up, making the game feel like a chore.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate humor in games as a redeeming quality, often valuing it alongside strong storytelling and writing. Even if gameplay is lacking, a good sense of humor can significantly enhance the overall experience.
“I can forgive even the worst gameplay if the story and writing are good, or if it has a sense of humor.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is enjoyable during the initial playthrough, but it lacks significant replay value and does not contribute anything new to the genre.
“It is enjoyable, but it has no replay value and adds nothing to the genre.”
