Jay Fighter: Remastered
- December 1, 2017
- Taliyah Pottruff
Get on SteamIn a world where the only thing you know is combat, can you survive endless waves of enemies?
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Reviews
- The game is free and offers an easy achievement, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- It provides a simple and casual gameplay experience, which can be enjoyable for short sessions.
- Some players found it to be a fun way to relieve stress and escape from more serious games.
- The game is plagued with bugs, including broken mechanics and poor enemy AI, which detracts from the overall experience.
- It lacks content, with only two maps and minimal gameplay variety, leading to a feeling of emptiness.
- The multiplayer mode has been discontinued, significantly reducing the game's replayability and fun factor.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by minimal variety, with only two maps and a few enemy types, which may not sustain long-term interest. However, players appreciate the satisfying controls and simple design, particularly in the context of the tower defense genre, leading to a generally positive reception despite its limited depth.
“Awesome gameplay.”
“Amazing game, satisfying gameplay.”
“The simple design, controls, and gameplay just complement the tower defense genre.”
“Two maps and a handful of enemy types and shop upgrades gave a modicum of variety to its minimal gameplay, but even so, it is unlikely to entertain for more than one play session.”
“Jay Fighter might not offer much in terms of gameplay or keeping you playing for hours.”
“It’s not much of a game, but I didn’t get it for the gameplay.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as high quality and visually appealing, while others criticize them as simplistic and reminiscent of outdated styles. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the graphics do not meet the standards expected for a Steam title, suggesting they might be more suitable for platforms like itch.io. Overall, the game's visual presentation seems to be a point of contention among players, with some finding it impressive and others deeming it subpar.
“The graphics are amazing.”
“Best game ever made, high quality graphics, banger ass soundtrack, and very very good multiplayer support.”
“Very good game amazing graphics.”
“But as a game, with graphics, sound design and controls, it's 'meh'.”
“The graphics look like they were done on Paint; it makes NES games look impressive.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as both riveting and disappointing, with some players appreciating the backstory while others find it lacking. There is a desire for a more developed story mode to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the narrative conveys themes of resilience and unpredictability in life.
“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.”
“A riveting story.”
“Nice game and back story :)”
“But the story is awful.”
“A story mode or something close to that would be nice to see!”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, others note the absence of background music, relying instead on sound effects. However, many praise the high-quality soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to the overall positive experience.
“Best game ever made, high quality graphics, banger soundtrack, and very good multiplayer support.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“No background music - only 'shooting' and 'collecting coin' sound effects.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game's exceptional replayability, with some rating it as high as 11/10, indicating a strong incentive to revisit the game multiple times.
“High replay value 11/10.”
“The game offers countless choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With multiple endings and character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs that affect item functionality, enemy behavior, and overall performance. While some players appreciate the ease of achieving 100% completion, the pervasive glitches and poor AI detract from the overall experience, leading to negative reviews despite some enjoyment.
“This game is buggy as hell; the items straight up don't work, enemies can damage you when the game is paused, enemy AI is often abysmal, and it would be beyond generous to call the graphics and sound simple. However, I downloaded this for an easy 100% game and it gave me that, so 10/10.”
“I am giving it a negative review because it is way more buggy than it should be for how much there is to this game.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be genuinely entertaining, noting that it adds a fun element to the gameplay experience.
“It will be very funny.”
“Actually funny to play.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is marred by frustrating glitches, such as instances where players are hit by enemies that appear not to be in contact, detracting from the overall immersive experience.
