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.
Reviews
- The game features a nice dynamic shooter experience with multiple cool weapons and a vibrant, colorful art style.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the fast-paced gameplay, making it a fun experience for players who appreciate electronic music.
- Levels change after each restart, keeping the gameplay fresh and preventing it from becoming boring.
- The game suffers from poor level design and frustrating difficulty, with many players finding it hard to progress due to instant deaths and lack of checkpoints.
- Controls can feel unresponsive and the camera view is too zoomed in, making it difficult to navigate the fast-paced environments.
- Many players report that the game feels unfinished and lacks polish, leading to a disappointing overall experience despite some interesting concepts.
- music15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the energetic electronic soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Some users found the music to be a standout feature, contributing to the game's unique atmosphere, while others felt it was merely average or even insulting. Overall, the soundtrack is noted as a significant aspect, with suggestions for a dedicated DLC featuring original compositions.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Way more fun than expected, great soundtrack too.”
“Colorful fast-paced unforgiving action with some pretty good electronic music.”
“The music is an insult.”
“All in all, the game is what it says it is-- just another shooter with electronic music.”
“5/10 from me mostly because of music and smooth controls.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced and dynamic mechanics, which some players find enjoyable, while others criticize it for being uncomfortable and lacking purpose or narrative. Despite the vibrant visuals and music, the overall experience is mixed, with some feeling it lacks depth and room for error.
“Dynamic and colorful gameplay.”
“Gameplay is fast-paced.”
“The mechanics of the game are not comfortable.”
“With such hectic gameplay, one can expect room for a mistake - but there's not.”
“But gameplay has no purpose; there's not even a little story.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % 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 contribute positively to the overall enjoyment of the game. However, there are mixed feelings about how the graphics align with the game's design choices.
“Fast game with modern day graphics and easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
“The graphics are just awesome - you can't help enjoying these low poly models that are currently very trendy, with lots of bright colors, beautiful explosions, and neon effects. 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.”
“The visuals are simple but look fine.”
“We don't have to suffer excessive visuals in this game; we don't have too much brightness, effects, or colors - just a proper portion to enjoy a bright and colorful game.”
“Fast game with modern-day graphics, but the visuals feel simplistic and lack depth.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking coherence and relevance, with some players feeling that the narrative attempts are disconnected from the gameplay experience. While there is a moral about perseverance, the overall storytelling is deemed minimal and ineffective, overshadowed by the game's focus on challenging mechanics rather than a compelling plot.
“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.”
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is perceived as transparent, with users appreciating the honesty in the advertising practices employed.
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully, which is frustrating.”
“The in-game purchases are way too expensive for what they offer.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for improved optimization in the game, hoping that future updates will allow those with lower-end PCs to enjoy the experience without performance issues.
“I hope the game will be optimized in the future, so that even players with lower-end PCs can enjoy it.”
“I hope the game will be optimized in the future, so that even players with low-end PCs can enjoy it.”
