JASEM: Just Another Shooter with Electronic Music
- October 19, 2017
- Stas Shostak
Get on SteamJASEM: Just Another Shooter with Electronic Music is a relentless action-packed game with whirlwind gunfights, crazy physics, and epic boss battles, all set to a thumping electronic soundtrack. With no story or text, players can focus on the intense action, low-poly effects, and creative weaponry. The game is designed by Stas Shostak, with music by Ira Lobanok and 3D-models by Aleksandr Palmov.
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Reviews
- The game features a vibrant and colorful art style with engaging electronic music that enhances the gameplay experience.
- Fast-paced action with a variety of weapons and destructible environments keeps the gameplay dynamic and entertaining.
- Levels change after each restart, preventing them from becoming stale and adding a layer of replayability.
- The game is extremely difficult, with many players finding it frustrating due to the lack of checkpoints and instant deaths from falling off platforms.
- Poor level design and mechanics lead to a lack of clarity in objectives, making it hard for players to enjoy the experience.
- Many weapons feel ineffective, and the controls can be unresponsive, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- music30 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the electronic soundtrack as enjoyable and well-suited to the gameplay, while others feel it falls short or is unoriginal. Some players appreciate the unique sound design for weapons and express a desire for a dedicated soundtrack DLC. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, with some finding it a highlight despite personal preferences for different genres.
“Way more fun than expected, great soundtrack too.”
“Colorful fast-paced unforgiving action with some pretty good electronic music.”
“I loved the great sounds for the weapons, and I think we can definitely wait for a soundtrack created for the game as a special DLC - though I'm not quite a fan of electronic music, I love games where music was created especially for a game.”
“The music is an insult.”
“5/10 from me mostly because of music and smooth controls.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by fast-paced and dynamic mechanics, complemented by vibrant visuals and music. However, many users find the controls uncomfortable and the gameplay lacking purpose, with little room for error and no narrative to engage players. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the energy while others criticize its coherence and depth.
“Dynamic and colorful gameplay.”
“Gameplay is fast-paced.”
“The mechanics of the game are not comfortable.”
“With such hectic gameplay, one can expect a room for a mistake - but there's not.”
“But gameplay has no purpose; there's not even a little story.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their modern aesthetic and unique art style, featuring trendy low poly models and vibrant colors that enhance the visual experience without overwhelming the player. While some reviewers noted that the visuals are simple, they still find them appealing and well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable gaming atmosphere. However, there are concerns that certain design choices may detract from the overall impact of the graphics.
“The graphics are just awesome - you can't help but enjoy these low poly models, which are currently very trendy. The game features lots of bright colors, beautiful explosions, and neon effects. What I especially appreciate is that we don't have to suffer through excessive visuals; the game offers just the right amount of brightness, effects, and colors to enjoy a bright and colorful experience.”
“Fast-paced game with modern graphics and easy controls that smoothly transition from location to location.”
“The visuals are simple but look fine, providing a pleasant aesthetic experience.”
“The visuals are simple but look fine.”
“The graphics are just awesome - you just can't help enjoying these low poly models, which are currently very trendy, with lots of bright colors and beautiful explosions. However, we don't have to suffer from excessive visuals in this game; there's just the right amount of brightness, effects, and colors to enjoy a bright and colorful experience.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being disconnected from the gameplay, with many players noting that it lacks any meaningful narrative or purpose. Despite an attempt to convey a moral at the end, the overall experience feels more like a hardcore shooter with little to no storytelling elements.
“At the end of the game, they also tried to tell a story, but it has nothing to do with the game.”
“But gameplay has no purpose; there's not even a little story.”
“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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived positively, with users appreciating the honesty in its advertising practices.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express a strong desire for future optimization of the game to ensure it runs smoothly on lower-end PCs, allowing a broader audience to enjoy the experience.
“I hope the game will be optimized in the future, so that even players with low-end PCs can enjoy it.”
