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Joggernauts

A colorful and wacky party platformer with style and ingenuity.
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74%Game Brain Score
humor, atmosphere
gameplay, graphics
80% User Score Based on 60 reviews
Critic Score 68%Based on 11 reviews

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Joggernauts is a single player and multiplayer arcade platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Graffiti_Games and was released on October 11, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"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."

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Joggernauts is a highly entertaining cooperative platformer that thrives on teamwork, communication, and chaotic fun, making it perfect for group play.
  • The game features vibrant visuals and a catchy soundtrack that enhance the overall experience, creating a playful and inviting atmosphere.
  • Its simple yet challenging mechanics encourage players to develop coordination and timing, leading to satisfying moments of shared triumph.
  • The game can be frustratingly difficult, especially for casual players, with a steep difficulty curve that may alienate some users.
  • Without online multiplayer options, the game loses some of its appeal, making it less accessible for those who cannot gather friends locally.
  • The controls can feel unresponsive at times, and the frequent restarts due to missed jumps or switches can lead to frustration, particularly in solo play.
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around local multiplayer, emphasizing teamwork and quick coordination in a challenging environment that can be both thrilling and punishing. While the smooth mechanics and charming art style enhance the experience, the steep difficulty and unfair death mechanics may frustrate casual players seeking a more relaxed party game. Overall, it offers a unique blend of cooperative chaos and platforming challenges, appealing primarily to those who enjoy mastering tight gameplay.

    • “Released in 2018, the game was designed with local multiplayer in mind, focusing on teamwork and split-second coordination rather than complex mechanics or story-driven progression.”
    • “The charm of its presentation, combined with its accessible yet punishing gameplay, makes it an ideal party title for players looking to test their reflexes and teamwork.”
    • “It takes the core mechanics of an auto-runner and elevates them through cooperative chaos, transforming a basic idea into an experience that thrives on human connection.”
    • “While this escalating difficulty can be thrilling for those who love mastering tight mechanics, it can also alienate more casual players who expect a relaxed party game.”
    • “With its unfair death mechanics and steep difficulty curve, it’s one that will appeal to groups that want a challenge, less so for ones that want to have a fun time.”
    • “Frustrating gameplay that fights with you at every turn, unfair death mechanics that are wrongfully punishing, and floaty jump mechanics don’t fit well.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a low-poly aesthetic that offers a clean, toy-like appearance, which some players find charming. However, many reviewers criticize the simplistic 2D visuals as lacking depth and quality, reminiscent of low-effort flash games, and note that resolution adjustments do not significantly enhance the graphics. While some appreciate the cute art style and smooth presentation, the overall consensus is that the graphics do not meet the expectations of PC gamers seeking high-quality visuals.

    • “The low-poly aesthetic gives the world a clean, almost toy-like appearance that complements its upbeat tone.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat electronic tunes that enhance the energetic gameplay and create a vibrant atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the charming soundtrack and its ability to complement the visuals, although some suggest adding a timing indicator to better synchronize gameplay with the music. Overall, the soundtrack is described as engaging and enjoyable, contributing significantly to the game's fun and whimsical experience.

    • “The soundtrack mirrors this visual dynamism with upbeat electronic tunes that keep the tempo high and the adrenaline flowing.”
    • “Soundtrack is bangin', levels are slammin', and the voice clips are adorable. This game may test your friendship, but if it can't survive a few levels of joggernauts, are you really friends?”
    • “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: I'm not sure if the jumps and switches are timed to the music (it 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 soundtrack is enjoyable, but it doesn't quite match the intensity of the gameplay, leaving some moments feeling flat.”
    • “While the graphics are smooth and the soundtrack is trippy, it lacks variety and can become repetitive over time.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is minimal, as it prioritizes local multiplayer gameplay and teamwork over narrative depth or complex storytelling. Players can expect a focus on interaction and coordination rather than a rich or expansive storyline.

    • “Released in 2018, the game was designed with local multiplayer in mind, focusing on teamwork and split-second coordination rather than complex mechanics or story-driven progression.”
    • “It’s not a game that tries to deliver deep storytelling or sprawling content; its focus is laser-tight on the joy of interaction and coordination.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by a cohesive and handcrafted presentation that fosters group enjoyment, blending a playful and inviting tone with increasing difficulty. Users appreciate the comically silly ambiance, complemented by a charming soundtrack and adorable NPCs, which create an engaging and seemingly straightforward experience.

    • “It’s a cohesive presentation that feels handcrafted for group enjoyment, maintaining a playful and inviting atmosphere even as the difficulty ramps up.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Joggernauts, while having a short main campaign, boasts strong replayability due to its engaging level design and cooperative gameplay elements, encouraging players to revisit the game for a fresh experience.

    • “Despite its modest length—most players can finish the main campaign in just a few hours—Joggernauts offers strong replay value through its level design and cooperative dynamics.”
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Joggernauts is a arcade platformer game with science fiction theme.

Joggernauts is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

Joggernauts was released on October 11, 2018.

Joggernauts was developed by Graffiti_Games.

Joggernauts has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Joggernauts is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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