Joggernauts
- October 10, 2018
- Graffiti_Games
A colorful and wacky party platformer with style and ingenuity.
"Joggernauts is a local co-op Science Fiction Platformer for 1-4 players, available on Nintendo Switch. Players must coordinate as a team to switch places at the right time and beat color-coded levels. With only two buttons, the game features mind-bending action puzzles, difficulty modifiers, and secrets to find, all set in space."
Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun and chaotic, especially when played with friends, leading to lots of laughter and memorable moments.
- It features a charming art style and captivating soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- The game offers a good balance of challenge and progression, making it enjoyable for both casual and experienced players.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, especially for inexperienced players, leading to potential conflicts among friends.
- There is no online co-op, which limits the ability to play with friends who are not physically present.
- The controls can feel unresponsive at times, and the game lacks customization options, which may hinder the experience for some players.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have been criticized for being simplistic and reminiscent of low-effort flash or mobile games, lacking the quality expected from a PC title. While some players appreciate the cute art style and smooth visuals, overall, the graphics are considered mediocre and do not offer substantial options for improvement.
“Smooth graphics and a trippy soundtrack.”
“Very fun game, it really trains your coop skills while creating funny situations to laugh at when you or your teammate dies. The graphics are beautiful as well and the controls are fluid.”
“The gameplay is super smooth, and the art style is really cute.”
“The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality vector art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its smooth, trippy quality and engaging soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming voice clips and the way the soundtrack complements the gameplay, although some suggest a timing indicator for better synchronization with in-game actions. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's fun and whimsical atmosphere.
“Smooth graphics and a trippy soundtrack create an immersive experience.”
“I also loved the nice soundtrack it has, which is good, because I hear a lot of it when I keep restarting levels.”
“The comically silly atmosphere draws one in, even as the charming soundtrack and adorable NPCs try to convince you that this is surely a straightforward experience.”
“Note to developers: not sure if the jumps and switches are timed to the music (sure feels like it), but if they are, it would be very helpful to have a timing/bar indicator along the x-axis to assist the players.”
“The music feels disconnected from the gameplay, making it hard to get into the rhythm of the game.”
“While the soundtrack has potential, it quickly becomes repetitive and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay features endless running to the right while coordinating colorful platformer characters, offering a smooth experience complemented by a cute art style. However, some users criticize the gameplay as lacking depth and the graphics as unimpressive. Overall, players are encouraged to bring their best skills to fully enjoy the experience.
“The gameplay is super smooth, and the art style is really cute.”
“But bring your best gameplay skills to the table!”
“Gameplay consists of running endlessly to the right while coordinating little platformer characters of various colors.”
“The gameplay is frustrating and lacks depth, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
“The controls are unresponsive, which makes the gameplay experience frustrating and unenjoyable.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, particularly for its ability to create amusing situations during cooperative play, making it a great choice for friends and couples alike. Players find the experience both entertaining and bonding, with a perfect score of 10/10 for its comedic elements.
“Very fun game, it really trains your co-op skills while creating funny situations to laugh at when you or your teammate dies. The graphics are beautiful as well, and the controls are fluid.”
“Also recommend this game for couples; it will bring you close together in a funny way.”
“Funny with friends 10/10”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a comically silly tone, complemented by a charming soundtrack and adorable NPCs, creating an engaging and lighthearted experience that belies its complexity.
“The comically silly atmosphere draws you in, even as the charming soundtrack and adorable NPCs try to convince you that this is surely a straightforward experience.”
“The comically silly atmosphere draws one in, even as the charming soundtrack and adorable NPCs try to convince you that this is surely a straightforward experience.”
Critic Reviews
Joggernauts (Switch) Review
A colorful and wacky party platformer with style and ingenuity.
80%Joggernauts (Nintendo Switch)
I wish I had good things to report from my time with Joggernauts, but it was more sour than sweet. While it may hold some fun for the first few levels, the appeal quickly wears off. If you are in the mood for a unique, challenging runner with co-op play, Joggernauts may provide some fun for you. However, you might want to wait for a sale.
65%Joggernauts Review
Joggernauts is a charming party-platformer that will invoke feelings of both joyful laughter and rage. The game forces your brain to think in an obscure new way, as you scramble to juggle color coordination, pitfall hopping, and team communication.
72%