Jailbreaker

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Jailbreaker is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Awfy and was released on January 23, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Jailbreaker" is a single-button, sci-fi pixel art game about escaping from jail. It features hand-crafted levels with increasing difficulty, offering forgiving mechanics and rapid replayability. Despite its brevity, the game aims to provide a challenging and satisfying experience, comparable to finishing a quick breakfast.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features clever level design and a variety of mechanics that keep the gameplay engaging and challenging.
It's a fun and addictive precision platformer that caters well to fans of difficult games like Super Meat Boy.
The minimalist controls and polished visuals create a satisfying experience, making it a great value for its price.

The difficulty spikes in the later levels can be frustrating, with some players feeling overwhelmed and unable to progress.
The auto-running mechanic limits player control, which may not appeal to everyone and can lead to feelings of frustration.
Some levels require extremely precise timing, which can detract from the enjoyment and make the game feel unfair at times.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
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The gameplay is characterized by a well-balanced difficulty curve, with a notable spike in the final levels that introduces new mechanics while maintaining fair challenges. Players appreciate the innovative use of simple one-button controls, which are complemented by engaging level design and a variety of mechanics that keep the experience fresh and enjoyable. Overall, the game successfully combines stylish aesthetics with mechanically challenging platforming, ensuring players remain engaged throughout their playtime.
- “Very good, I loved how the game manages to take simple mechanics and use them to their full potential.”
- “A fun, stylish, and difficult platformer with enough mechanics and tricks to keep you engaged throughout.”
- “Despite operating the game with only one button, there's a good variety of mechanics and challenges to overcome.”
- “I will say that the difficulty spike in the last two levels was astronomical, especially considering the last one introduces a completely new movement mechanic, and tasks you with beating the equivalent of 3 levels back to back without dying once, twice!”
- “If you get to know the mechanics, you could get the hang of it.”
- “The 1-button gameplay is not just a cheap gimmick here.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's 1-bit art style is praised for its charm and suitability for the simple 1-button gameplay, contributing to a clean and visually appealing experience. Reviewers also highlight the combination of attractive visuals and great music, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “With about 2 hours of playtime, the game never overstays its welcome, and the nice 1-bit art style is the perfect addition to the 1-button gameplay.”
- “Charming visuals, great music, nice puzzles.”
- “The graphic style is clean, and I absolutely love the music.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside the visuals and puzzles. However, some players found the lack of music towards the end to be a puzzling choice, detracting from the otherwise strong auditory experience.
- “Charming visuals, great music, nice puzzles.”
- “The graphic style is clean and I absolutely love the music.”
- “I thought the ending was kind of neat, although I am not sure why it was missing music toward the end; strange choice if that was intentional.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a mission to escape from prison, but it is largely minimalistic, offering little narrative development beyond brief dialogue after completing stages.
- “Except for a few words after completing a stage, there is no story.”
- “Your mission is to escape from the prison.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features amusing commentary from the developer before each level, which adds a refreshing touch and prevents monotony. Players appreciate the humor woven into the gameplay and the straightforward narrative, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game features some funny commentary from the developer before each level, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging.”
- “I enjoyed the bits of humor in the game, along with the simple narrative presentation and the ending.”