John Christian
- July 7, 2021
- Carlos Martins
Get on Steam"John Christian" is a third-person game featuring challenges and spiritual battles against seven sins. As a young hero with the armor of God, players must face obstacles and enemies to free imprisoned lives. Using the power of prayer, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, players will journey with truth, justice, faith, and the gospel to defeat evil.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an engaging and immersive story that resonates with Christian themes, making it appealing to both believers and non-believers.
- Players appreciate the unique concept of battling the seven deadly sins and the incorporation of Bible verses that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Many players report that the game has positively impacted their faith and personal lives, with some claiming it has changed them for the better.
- The jumping mechanics are inconsistent and frustrating, leading to a poor gameplay experience with unpredictable jumps.
- Combat feels stiff and lacks variety, with players wishing for more dynamic moves and smoother enemy animations.
- The game has several bugs and technical issues, including freezing and getting stuck in the environment, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight significant inconsistencies, particularly with the jumping mechanics, which many players find frustrating and unreliable. While some praise the immersive story and overall bug-free experience, others criticize the gameplay as a chaotic mix of poorly functioning elements, suggesting that players may want to skip much of it. Overall, the gameplay experience appears to be polarizing, with some enjoying it and others feeling it detracts from the game.
“An immersive story with great, bug-free gameplay that I highly recommend to all players.”
“+ It has a decent amount of gameplay for the price (about 2 hours worth).”
“-- The armor mechanic took a long time to figure out.”
“To say that this game's jumping mechanic is inconsistent is certainly a contender for understatement of the year.”
“It's an inconsistent mess with no rhyme or reason, and I really don't have the patience for a puzzle based on a mechanic that behaves differently every time you press its associated button.”
“A solid 9/10, goes down to a 3/10 if you consider the gameplay, though, so just don't.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features an immersive narrative centered around John Christian, a young devotee on a mission to eliminate the seven deadly sins, appealing to both Christian and non-Christian audiences. While the gameplay is praised for being smooth and bug-free, players express a desire for additional challenges, side quests, or achievements to enhance the experience.
“An immersive story with great, bug-free gameplay that I highly recommend to all Christians and even non-Christians.”
“Developed by Carlos Martins, the game follows the story of the young Christian devotee, John Christian, who takes it upon himself to rid the world of the seven deadly sins.”
“The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it hard to engage with the characters.”
“The narrative is predictable and fails to offer any surprising twists or turns.”
“The game could benefit from more side quests and challenges to enrich the overall story experience.”
- humor3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of intentional and unintentional comedic moments, with some characters delivering amusing lines while others may not resonate as humorously, leading to a playful dynamic between them.
“Barry, you are so funny sometimes.”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
“I expected more clever humor, but it just didn't land.”
“The attempts at comedy are cringeworthy and miss the mark.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is highly praised, with one user expressing a desire for it to be played at their funeral, highlighting its emotional impact and significance.
“I hope that when I'm dead, the soundtrack of this game plays at my funeral as I am buried 6 feet under.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have some stability issues, with users experiencing bugs and occasional freezing upon exiting, although subsequent exits have functioned properly.
“It is a bit buggy; the first time I exited the game, it froze, but it worked fine on exiting after that.”
