Jesse 'Boom' James
- June 4, 2021
- Minimol Games
Get on Steam"Jesse 'Boom' James" is an innovative jigsaw puzzle game that uses chess-shaped pieces. Players can also choose to play with regular jigsaw pieces. By solving six different puzzles, players can uncover the story of Jesse "Boom" James, a wild gunslinger from the "Wild Wild Chess" game. The game offers four different sizes for each game mode, and a beautiful soundtrack.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful illustrations and a charming Wild West theme that many players enjoy.
- It offers a variety of puzzles with different styles and sizes, providing a good challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Players appreciate the ability to save progress and return later, making it a convenient option for casual gaming.
- The game suffers from severe technical issues, including problems with saving progress and pieces locking together incorrectly.
- Many reviews describe the game as an asset flip, lacking depth and originality, which diminishes its value as a proper game.
- The soundtrack can become grating quickly, detracting from the overall experience for some players.
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its immersive quality and fitting theme, others find it repetitive and grating after a short period, leading them to mute it in favor of their own playlists. Overall, the soundtrack complements the beautiful visuals but may not hold up for extended play sessions.
“The illustrations are beautiful and the soundtrack goes perfectly with the game.”
“Amazing illustrations, perfect design, lovely soundtrack.”
“Beautiful wild west art and music.”
“The game controls fine, but you'll probably find the soundtrack grating after 15 minutes or less, like most other puzzle titles.”
“My only complaint is that the music got on my nerves after about 3 repeats (it's a cheesy B-western movie theme), so I muted it and am playing my own playlist to relax.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy employed by minimol games has been heavily criticized as a cash grab, with the game being labeled an asset flip that was quickly released on Steam and bundled in cheap indie game collections. Reviewers highlight the use of low-quality assets and the presence of fake reviews, suggesting a deliberate attempt to exploit the market rather than provide a genuine gaming experience.
“The developer, Minimol Games, took a template from the godawful GameMaker Studio from YoYoGames, slapped a couple of asset-flipped sprites on it, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam.”
“To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap daily indie game shovelware bundles very shortly after launch.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players noting that the story effectively engages and entertains, providing a delightful comedic experience.
“The story tickles my funny bone so far.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely delightful and keeps me laughing.”
“I love how the characters deliver their lines with such perfect comedic timing.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is noted for its humor, effectively engaging players and providing an entertaining experience.
“The story tickles my funny bone so far.”
“The narrative is engaging and keeps me on the edge of my seat.”
“I love how the characters are well-developed and their arcs are compelling.”
