Jeebo & Jerbo vs. Life

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An indie Metroidvania/JRPG that is heavily story-based about a goo creature who hates his job and his lazy cousin

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features witty dialogue and humor that resonates well with players, especially those familiar with corporate environments.
The platforming mechanics are engaging and well-executed, providing a fun challenge for players.
The music and sound design are excellent, enhancing the overall experience with catchy tracks and fitting audio effects.

Some players find the combat to be grindy and repetitive, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
The graphics are inconsistent, with some pixel art being nice while other visual elements appear budget or lacking polish.
Certain platforming sections can be difficult, leading to frustration for some players.

humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty dialogue and relatable character interactions, particularly through amusing background phone calls and boss conversations. Players appreciate the blend of humor with engaging music and a unique storyline, drawing comparisons to the comedic styles of games like Undertale and Deltarune. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy a funny and interesting gaming experience.
- “I loved the background phone calls mimicking the kind of inane requests you might receive... 'We don't want your ointment here, sir.' All of the dialogue with the boss is funny in the so-true kind of way.”
- “I don't know what I was expecting this game to be, but the dialogue turned out to be hilarious 😂”
- “It's a game with good music, funny dialogue, and a unique story as well.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the humor and unique story. Reviewers appreciate the well-scored soundtrack, noting that it fits the game's genres effectively and contributes to its replayability.
- “The music is cool and the comedy is great.”
- “It's a game with good music, funny dialogue, and a unique story as well.”
- “Fits the named genres well and has a well-scored soundtrack.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its solid platforming mechanics and engaging exploration challenges, particularly through innovative slime-based mechanics. While combat can feel grindy and repetitive, the overall experience is enjoyable, supported by a compelling story and music, making it highly recommended for multiple playthroughs.
- “It's a very decent platformer with some great explorational challenges that utilize interesting slime-based mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is similar - the combat is a little grindy and repetitive, but the platformer aspect is really well done.”
- “I've played through this game a handful of times and can thoroughly recommend it for its gameplay, mechanics, story, and music.”
- “The gameplay is similar - the combat is a little grindy and repetitive, but the platforming aspect is really well done.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a unique and engaging story complemented by phenomenal lore, humorous dialogue, and enjoyable gameplay. Players appreciate the combination of these elements, making it highly recommendable for its narrative and overall experience.
- “The lore and story are phenomenal, and the gameplay is very fun too.”
- “It's a game with good music, funny dialogue, and a unique story as well.”
- “I've played through this game a handful of times and can thoroughly recommend it for its gameplay, mechanics, story, and music.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising the quality of battle and field animations, while others find the overall visuals inconsistent, noting that the pixel art is appealing but other elements appear low-budget.
- “The battle and field animations are impressive, adding a dynamic feel to the visuals!”
- “The pixel art is charming and well-executed, though some other graphical elements feel a bit budget.”
- “The visuals are a bit sporadic, but the battle and field animations are pretty good!”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the combat to be somewhat repetitive, yet it doesn't detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game, which is enhanced by its humor and well-executed platforming elements.
- “The gameplay's similar - the combat's a little grindy and repetitive but the platformer aspect is really well done.”
- “It's got a good sense of humor and although the combat's a little grindy, the game's fun overall.”
replayability
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Players highlight that the game's replayability significantly enhances its value, making it a worthwhile investment of time.
- “Replayability also makes this game worth the time you'll be able to get out of it.”
- “Replayability is lacking; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, diminishing its replay value.”
- “While the story is engaging, the lack of varied outcomes makes replaying it feel unnecessary.”