Jim Power -The Lost Dimension
- September 30, 2015
- Digital Concepts
Get on Steam"Jim Power - The Lost Dimension" is a high-energy action platformer where you play as Special Agent Jim Power, tasked with stopping the alien Vaprak from opening a destructive dimensional vortex. The game offers the original PC and SNES versions, as well as an Enhanced SNES Version with improved gameplay, hit hearts, and other additions. Your mission: infiltrate Vaprak's fortress and defeat him to save the world from certain doom.
PC
Windows
Ms Dos
Super Nintendo
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience with multiple versions, including enhanced graphics and gameplay improvements over the original titles.
- The soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck is highly praised and considered one of the best in video game history.
- Despite its challenges, the game provides great fun and variety across different levels, appealing to retro gaming fans.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including poor performance on modern systems, lack of resolution options, and unresponsive controls.
- Many promised features and additional versions, such as the Sega Genesis and NES versions, have not been delivered, leading to disappointment among players.
- The overall gameplay experience is marred by its high difficulty and frustrating design choices, making it less accessible for new players.
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game, composed by Chris Huelsbeck, is widely praised as high-quality and timeless, often regarded as one of the best video game soundtracks of all time. While some versions of the game, like the DOS edition, suffer from inferior sound, the overall consensus highlights the soundtrack's ability to enhance the gameplay experience, making even challenging levels enjoyable. Fans of platformers and retro games are encouraged to explore Huelsbeck's extensive body of work, as his compositions are celebrated for their charm and nostalgia.
“The music in the game is outstanding, and if you know Chris Huelsbeck, you'll know he has done music for a lot of classics, which include Turrican and The Great Giana Sisters. He is now producing new music for newer games like Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, so check him out.”
“As for the game itself, it's a fairly enjoyable, if frustratingly hardcore platformer, which is saved from the pit of mediocrity by the fantastic soundtrack by the legendary Chris Huelsbeck.”
“Absolute gold classic! If you enjoy platformers, top-down twin-stick shooters, or space shoot 'em ups, you will love it. Amazing graphics for its time and even today, the music is timeless and unsurpassed.”
“The DOS version is slow with inferior sound and music.”
“No high quality soundtrack.”
“Nice but repetitive soundtrack.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the NES version are considered dated, reminiscent of late NES titles, and hindered by poor emulation, while the DOS version is praised for its superior visuals and polish. Despite some technical limitations, the game's graphics are noted for their detail and relevance to the current trend of pixel art games. Overall, while the graphics may not meet modern standards, they still hold nostalgic value and charm for fans of the genre.
“Nes version is a new game that plays better than the old ones with graphics you would see from a late NES game.”
“Absolute gold classic, if you enjoy platformers, top-down twin-stick shooters, space shoot 'em ups, you will love it, amazing graphics for its time and even today, the music is timeless and unsurpassed.”
“The recent trend of 'pixel' art style games is because of titles like Jim Power - while super detailed, the graphics are still able to hold up due to trends in gaming today.”
“The NES version is a new game that plays better than the old ones, but the graphics look like something from a late NES game.”
“It has a dated control scheme, dated graphics, and runs poorly due to the DOSBox emulation.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which affects its performance on contemporary gaming PCs. While users can mitigate some issues by manually adjusting graphics settings and enabling v-sync to reduce screen tearing, the overall experience remains subpar.
“There is a minor issue that is fixed by manually changing the graphics settings to higher performance as well as turning on V-Sync, which will fix the problems with screen tearing.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over the release of unmodernized abandonware on Steam, suggesting that developers are attempting to profit from titles that players may already own.
“While DOSBox is a fine tool for those seeking retro gaming, it's not really appropriate for ancient abandonware like this to be dumped on Steam without any modernization. This is just a greedy cash grab from developers trying to get your money for dead software; they want you to pay for a game you probably already owned.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems like the developers are more interested in squeezing money out of players than providing a quality gaming experience.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could have been a nostalgic experience turned into a paywall, where every little feature or upgrade comes with an additional cost.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Gameplay is perceived as potentially enjoyable, but it suffers from outdated pixel graphics and lacks innovation compared to numerous alternatives in the genre. A revised version could enhance the experience significantly.
“The game itself looks like it could be a bit of fun if they had a working, maybe retweaked version, but the pixel art is really starting to show its age, and there are a ton of alternatives to this kind of gameplay.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
“The gameplay mechanics are overly simplistic and lack depth, leading to a repetitive experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story revolves around teaming up with a character named Jim "James" Power on a quest to thwart an unspecified threat, suggesting an adventurous narrative filled with action and collaboration.
“Team up with Jim 'James' Power on a quest to stop an impending disaster.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing players into a world filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.”
“Each decision you make impacts the story, creating a unique experience that keeps you engaged until the very end.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and comical deaths of the character Jim, such as being defeated by a water droplet or a moist dog nose, which provides a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Players appreciate this comedic element, especially in the context of the game's overall improvement in the DOS version.
“Once you've had your fill of laughing at all the hilariously emasculating ways ol' Jim bites it on just the first stage (death by water droplet, death by moist dog nose, etc.), you can safely move on to the DOS version, which is not only graphically superior, it's infinitely closer to a polished and playable game.”
