Jett Rider
- January 25, 2024
- Last Chicken Games
Get on Steam"Jett Rider" is a 2D action-adventure game following the unlikely hero Jett, a space sweeper who must save the planet Gravos and its people from a messy situation. The game features shooter action, exploration, humor, and impressive bosses. Upgrade your jetpack and skills, collect Golden Idols, and recycle space debris to progress through the game.
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Reviews
- Jett Rider is a fun and charming indie game with smooth controls and a unique graphic style that evokes nostalgia.
- The game features a variety of weapons and mechanics, providing an engaging experience with plenty of secrets to discover.
- The music and humor throughout the game enhance the overall enjoyment, making it a recommended title for platformer fans.
- Some players find the jetpack mechanic frustrating due to the need for frequent refreshing and control issues.
- The levels can feel simplistic and lacking in depth, leading to a somewhat basic gameplay experience.
- There are complaints about the difficulty spikes, particularly with boss fights, which can be frustrating for players.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Jett Rider is a fun and engaging mix of shooting and platforming, featuring a variety of weapons, skills, and challenging mechanics that keep players entertained. While the jetpack mechanic can be frustrating at times, the responsive controls, unique graphic style, and excellent music contribute to an overall charming experience. Players should be prepared for a challenging adventure filled with humor and hidden secrets.
“Fun shooting platformer with enough variation in weapons and mechanics to keep it interesting.”
“The graphic style is fun and unique, the music slaps, and the gameplay is responsive and intuitive.”
“If you like the gameplay of shooting games and platform games, in Jett Rider you will have multiple weapons, different skills, intermediate bosses, final bosses, treasures, and secret paths.”
“Loved the music, not a fan of the jetpack mechanic having to frequently refresh.”
“It's a mechanic where you have to be patient and hope that none of the control annoyances kills you and that you get lucky with the attack pattern.”
“(can you guess how many times this mechanic has killed me?)”
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging and nostalgic quality, with many reviewers noting that it enhances the overall gameplay experience. While some mention that the tracks can be repetitive, they still find the music enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that players would love to have outside of the game.
“The graphic style is fun and unique, the music slaps, and the gameplay is responsive and intuitive.”
“Level music is amazing, gameplay feels very nice, it's entertaining and has humor everywhere.”
“I need the soundtrack in my life.”
“The music is very repetitive but not too annoying.”
“The same vibe to the music, gameplay, and world layout.”
“Loved the music, not a fan of the jetpack mechanic having to frequently refresh.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its abundant humor, featuring witty dialogue, amusing interactions, and clever easter eggs that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the entertaining story and the comedic elements woven throughout the gameplay, making it a fun and engaging title. The humor is described as a standout aspect, contributing to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“Good sense of humor and a lot of little easter eggs laying around.”
“Instead of reading boring default lines, this game offers more funny lines between a garbage man and his machine wife.”
“And there is a lot of humor and craziness going on in this game.”
- story9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by humor and parody, featuring references to classic games and anime, which may appeal to fans of "Cave Story." While some players find the narrative annoying and restrictive in terms of exploration, others appreciate its engaging cutscenes and dialogue, leading to an overall positive reception.
“Also with a good story and a lot of humor.”
“Bosses were fun, a bit lacking in variety, as one of them gets used a few times, but it's still a really fun game with a nice story and some funny cutscenes and dialogue references.”
“The story is very annoying, and it's clearly meant as a parody or a joke.”
“There are a few references to very old games, a couple of animes, and typical bad story tropes.”
“The story leads you from one area to the next with no possibility to go somewhere you aren't supposed to be before the story lets you.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their fun and unique retro style, reminiscent of new school Amiga aesthetics, which complement the engaging gameplay and upbeat music.
“The graphic style is fun and unique, the music slaps, and the gameplay is responsive and intuitive.”
“I love the new school Amiga-style graphics.”
“Graphics: retro”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The retro graphics don't hold up well against current standards.”
“While I appreciate the nostalgia, the graphics are too simplistic for today's gaming landscape.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that there is no grinding required for achievements in the game, suggesting a more streamlined experience that avoids repetitive tasks.
“Grinding achievements: no”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just wasn't rewarding.”
