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JanKenUP!

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89%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
89% User Score Based on 163 reviews

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JanKenUP! is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game with comedy, anime and kids themes. It was developed by Humita Games and was released on November 15, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 163 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • The game features great character designs, energetic animations, and a fun soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
  • It's a fast-paced and challenging game that is enjoyable for casual play, especially with family and friends.
  • The developers are responsive and show genuine care for the game, which adds to the overall positive experience.
  • The game has technical issues, such as freezing on startup and problems with the countdown timer in multiplayer mode.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive over time, and some players feel it lacks depth or additional content like a story mode.
  • Certain features, like character-specific soundtracks, are tied to paid content, which can be disappointing for players wanting a complete experience.

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 22% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, fast-paced mechanics and appealing design, with many players enjoying the art style and sound. However, some users note that it can become repetitive over time, suggesting the addition of a story mode to enhance variety. While the core gameplay is engaging, the multiplayer aspect has received criticism for being poorly executed.

    • “Great design, I love the color scheme and game mechanics; the background is very detailed.”
    • “Very fun game, nice character designs, fun and difficult gameplay.”
    • “Amazing gameplay!”
    • “Really nice art style and fun, but the gameplay is repetitive; also, the multiplayer seems very poorly thought out.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style and high quality, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the well-executed visuals and sound, although some note that the gameplay can become repetitive.

    • “Well made, awesome sound, graphics, and gameplay.”
    • “This is the best game I've seen so far; it has good graphics and all.”
    • “Best game I've seen so far; I like the graphics; the game itself is high quality.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game's music has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the intense soundtrack associated with certain paid characters, while others find the overall music experience lacking and repetitive. Additionally, technical issues have been reported, such as the soundtrack not loading properly during gameplay.

    • “The soundtrack is fantastic and really enhances the gameplay experience.”
    • “In my first run, I played as an alpaca and the game was super fun and weirdly exciting; the music added to the thrill.”
    • “I was surprised to find that the amazing, intense music was tied to paid characters only, which made me appreciate the soundtrack even more.”
    • “In my first run, I played as an alpaca and the game was super fun and weirdly exciting. Then I tried another character and noticed that the soundtrack suddenly became... dull.”
    • “I thought that a different music plays each round, but I was wrong; that amazing, intense music was tied to paid characters only.”
    • “I thought that a different music plays each round, but I was wrong; that amazing, intense music was tied to paid characters only.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    Users express a desire for a story mode in the game, as the current mechanics become repetitive over time. While they appreciate the game's fast-paced nature and the developers' responsiveness, they believe that a narrative element could enhance the overall experience.

    • “Fun fast-paced game that has a lot of potential, but it gets repetitive after a while since it's the same mechanics. A story mode would be good for people like me who don't like repetition.”
    • “Good game, but I wish there was a story mode because it gets repetitive pretty quickly.”
    • “Maybe add a story mode? I wanted to add another star to my review for how fast the devs responded; it shows genuine care about your product!”

  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players appreciate the game's monetization approach, noting the absence of intrusive ads, which enhances the overall experience. The lack of frequent advertisements allows for uninterrupted gameplay, contributing positively to user satisfaction.

    • “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to progress at a reasonable pace.”
    • “The in-game purchases are overpriced and offer minimal value, making it hard to justify spending.”
    • “It seems like the game is designed to encourage spending rather than rewarding skill or effort.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, particularly freezing during the game's startup, including the opening logo screen. Despite attempts to resolve the problem through reinstallation, these issues persist, hindering the overall gaming experience.

    • “I don't know, but it freezes when I open the game. Please try to fix it; otherwise, I think it will be an incredible game to play!”
    • “It freezes on the opening logo screen, and yes, I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling it.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The reviews highlight strong character design and animation, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience. However, there is little mention of in-depth character development, suggesting that while the characters are visually appealing, their growth and depth may not be a focal point of the game.

    • “Great fast-paced minigame, solid character design and animation.”
    • “Very fun game, nice character designs, fun and difficult gameplay.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with users finding it very funny and enjoyable, complemented by appealing design elements.

    • “Very funny, love the design!”
    • “Funny and enjoyable.”
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JanKenUP! is a casual sport game with comedy, anime and kids themes. Common tags for JanKenUP! include free to play, indie, 2d, cartoon, cartoony and others.

JanKenUP! is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Phone and others.

JanKenUP! was released on November 15, 2024.

JanKenUP! was developed by Humita Games.

JanKenUP! has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked JanKenUP! for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

JanKenUP! is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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