Jawbreaker

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Jawbreaker is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Vincent Lade and was released on April 22, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Jawbreaker is a single-player Action game with awesome visuals and a fantastic soundtrack. Survive in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by gangs after the Great Economic Collapse of 2028. Venture into a dangerous police station in New Citadel City to scavenge for supplies, but beware of the terrifying inhabitants that may have set a trap for you."

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

music28 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features amazing graphics and a terrifying atmosphere that keeps players on edge.
Stealth mechanics are well-balanced and rewarding, encouraging players to save resources and approach situations strategically.
The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, adding to the game's immersive and gritty vibe.

Stealth mechanics can be frustrating, with enemies detecting players too easily and hiding spots often being ineffective.
The game lacks manual save options, leading to repetitive gameplay when players die and have to restart sections.
Some boss fights and enemy AI can feel unbalanced, making certain encounters more tedious than challenging.

music
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
32%
7%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting its energetic and fitting soundtracks that complement the horror elements. While some players appreciate the intense metal and punk tracks, others feel that certain genres, like rap, detract from the horror experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's immersive vibe.
- “The soundtrack rocks as well and greatly enhances the general vibe of the game.”
- “An excellent addition to the horror genre, Jawbreaker exceeds expectations with its eerie atmosphere amplified through playful use of music and excellent scene setting.”
- “Really enjoying the game, amazing graphics, amazing soundtrack with a great chilling story.”
- “Unfortunately, you cannot mute the music and keep the sound.”
- “I don't appreciate the loud rap music in some scenes; it's a horror game.”
- “Like many others state, the stealth mechanics aren't very great, and I found the rock/punk music (although good) to ruin the horror atmosphere of the game.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
19%
8%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their quality, optimization, and immersive atmosphere. The visuals evoke a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of classic titles while maintaining a modern aesthetic, contributing to a thrilling and engaging experience. Some minor performance issues were noted during chaotic sequences, but overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics are excellent, and everything is running smoothly so far.”
- “It has amazing graphics and is very well optimized.”
- “Game looks amazing graphically and so far has run smoothly on ultra settings.”
- “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
- “Gives classic manhunt vibes with updated graphics and trippy music.”
- “Graphics, voice acting, and gameplay are all very polished for an indie game.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
59%
8%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the strategic item-switching and puzzle elements, but criticizing the poorly implemented stealth mechanics that can feel nearly unplayable. While some enjoy the challenge of memorizing enemy patrols and engaging in trial-and-error boss battles, others find the overall experience lackluster, particularly due to the lack of resource management mechanics and a disconnect between the game's visuals and its actual gameplay. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant refinement to enhance the stealth and horror elements.
- “The gameplay is what I'm really digging though; switching up items to try a level in different ways adds a level of strategy that's a great mix with the horror genre.”
- “The gameplay is quite fun once you get the hang of it.”
- “The gameplay overall wasn't too bad (lots of stealth), but I did have some issues with the second-to-last boss but did eventually get past after maybe 10 attempts.”
- “The premise and setting and the way the game looks are excellent, but the game has horrifically underbaked stealth mechanics that are currently, in my opinion, almost unplayable.”
- “Underbaked stealth mechanics; enemies detect you through a pixel.”
- “As for overall horror and gameplay elements, the game is a bit lackluster.”
atmosphere
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
35%
9%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, enhanced by strong sound design and a unique art style. Players appreciate the blend of tension from stealth mechanics and the chaotic energy of the environment, although some feel that the rock/punk soundtrack detracts from the horror elements. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment and engagement.
- “An excellent addition to the horror genre, Jawbreaker exceeds expectations with its eerie atmosphere amplified through playful use of music and excellent scene setting.”
- “The atmosphere, art style, and worldbuilding are top notch and very immersive; the controls are intuitive and it has full controller support.”
- “Excellent atmosphere, a good mix of puzzles and horror, interesting worldbuilding, and generally just an all-around fun experience.”
- “Like many others state, the stealth mechanics aren't very great, and I found the rock/punk music (although good) to ruin the 'horror' atmosphere of the game.”
- “Creepy atmosphere (even if it wasn't 'scary' per se).”
- “The atmosphere, art style, and worldbuilding are top notch and very immersive, but the controls can sometimes disable themselves and you have to re-enable it in the options after moving to a new area.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lackluster and barebones, while others appreciate its chilling atmosphere and engaging gameplay. Although the narrative may not be deeply developed, it effectively complements the game's overall experience, despite some feeling that it leaves unresolved threads. Overall, the story is seen as mediocre but is enhanced by strong graphics and sound design.
- “Epic story.”
- “Really enjoying the game, amazing graphics, amazing soundtrack with a great chilling story.”
- “An departure from Vincent Lade's normal style of horror & storytelling games, but it still packs in interesting gameplay via stealth.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “The story is very lackluster and is not engaging.”
- “To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure I fully grasped the story on this one.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
Players express mixed feelings about the game's replayability, with some finding it potentially "infinitely replayable" if future updates include easier difficulty settings and quality of life improvements. Others have refunded the game, citing current challenges that make it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “The game offers a high level of replayability.”
- “I can see myself coming back to this game multiple times.”
- “Refunded for now, but an easier difficulty and quality of life improvements might mean I try again when the title becomes more playable and accessible instead of a chore.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its impressive graphics and smooth controls, indicating strong optimization. Reviewers consistently highlight that it runs well, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “It has amazing graphics and is very well optimized.”
- “Control is smooth, and the game is well-optimized.”
- “Control is smooth, and the game is well-optimized.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it may detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of gameplay.
- “Tedious.”
- “Tedious.”
- “Tedious.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy for "Alien Isolation" appears to involve a renewed marketing push from Sega, suggesting an attempt to capitalize on the game's legacy after years of minimal promotion. This could indicate a potential for new content or re-releases aimed at rekindling interest in the title.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional stability issues, including glitches such as an enemy and his dog spinning indefinitely when alerted and missing audio in a cutscene. These bugs can detract from the overall experience but do not appear to be widespread.
- “Some glitches do occur; one part of the game had an enemy and his dog spinning around in a circle indefinitely if you alert them, and a cutscene doesn't contain audio for the faceless speaker shortly after the Bob's Big Boy fight.”
- “Some glitches do occur; one part of the game had an enemy and his dog spinning around in a circle indefinitely if you alert them, and a cutscene doesn't contain audio for the faceless speaker shortly after the Bob's Big Boy fight.”