Jera

About Jera

Jera is a single player action game. It was developed by DigiPen Europe-Bilbao and was released on August 21, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Jera is a 2D platformer game, in which the main character will improve its mobility gaining elemental powers affecting the stability of the world.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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71%Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a minimalist yet elegant design that enhances the gameplay experience.
Engaging mechanics and strategic thinking are key components, making it highly replayable.
The art style and music create a captivating atmosphere, reminiscent of classic platformers.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, particularly during critical moments like the final boss fight.
Gameplay can be hindered by lag and performance issues, especially in more complex scenes.
Some controls are unintuitive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 29% negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is described as a mix of engaging mechanics and visual appeal, though it suffers from issues such as bugs, lag, and a lack of polish. While some players appreciate the artistic design and unique elements, others find the gameplay to be simplistic and occasionally frustrating due to its length and unskippable cutscenes. Overall, it is seen as a decent student project with potential, but in need of further refinement.
- “It is always a pleasure for me to see 2D hand-painted platformers with interesting mechanics to play with.”
- “Despite its relatively simple gameplay and story, it is an engaging experience.”
- “I have played some games made by students, this one has paid attention to both art design and gameplay, a well-drawn platformer with three elemental powers.”
- “This game seems to be untested by a third party, as I've found multiple bugs within the first 10 minutes of gameplay.”
- “Most programmers would agree that art is a hell of a lot more important than easily programming game objects and mechanics.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while the first part is praised for its design, players have reported significant FPS drops in the second part, indicating a need for further optimization. Despite these issues, some users acknowledge the challenges faced by developers, particularly students, in achieving optimal performance.
- “Considering that students don't have access to so many tests and optimization, and I was able to play through it, I just say yes to its outstanding design.”
- “The first part was awesome, but I couldn't continue to the second part due to a huge FPS drop... it needs optimization.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “There are frequent frame rate drops that make gameplay frustrating and hinder immersion.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to lengthy boss animations that prolong retries, making the experience feel repetitive and frustrating.
- “The boss has about a 5-second animation every time you restart, which makes it tedious to retry.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Leveling up takes far too long, turning the game into a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Its quality is described as impressive, complementing the game's smooth art style effectively.
- “The art style is nice and smooth and the music... oh boy, the music!”
- “Music was pretty darn good too.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The graphics feature a nice and smooth art style, but some users express disappointment, feeling that the visuals do not meet their expectations, especially given their personal aspirations related to graphic design.
- “The art style is nice and smooth, and the music... oh boy, the music!”
- “I'm just highly disappointed because growing up I always wanted to go to this academy of graphic design, and while I've grown out of it, it still sucks to see it's not all it's cracked up to be.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story is characterized as relatively simple, yet it effectively engages players, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “Despite its relatively simple gameplay and story, it is an engaging experience.”