John Christian

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John Christian is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Carlos Martins and was released on July 7, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"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.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

music1 positive mentions

humor3 negative mentions

The game offers an immersive story that resonates with Christian themes, making it engaging for both believers and non-believers.
Players appreciate the unique concept of battling against the seven deadly sins while collecting Bible verses that enhance gameplay.
Many users report a transformative experience, claiming the game has positively impacted their faith and personal lives.

The jumping mechanics are inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and hindering progression.
Combat feels stiff and lacks variety, with players wishing for more dynamic moves and smoother enemy AI.
The game has several bugs and technical issues, including freezing and navigation problems that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the inconsistent jumping mechanics that hinder puzzle-solving and overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the immersive story and value for the price, others find the gameplay elements confusing and frustrating, leading to a significant disparity in overall ratings.
- “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 do the gameplay though, so just don't.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an immersive narrative centered around John Christian, a young devotee on a mission to eliminate the seven deadly sins, and is praised for its smooth, bug-free gameplay. While highly recommended for both Christians and non-Christians, 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 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.”
- “It would be nice if it had some sort of challenges, side quests, and/or achievements as a bonus.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is subjective, with some players finding it amusing while others feel it falls flat. The dialogue suggests a mix of intentional and unintentional humor, leading to varied reactions among users.
- “Barry, you are so funny sometimes.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
- “The attempts at comedy just missed the mark entirely.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with players expressing a deep emotional connection to the soundtrack, even wishing for it to be played at their funerals. This indicates that the music significantly enhances the overall experience and resonates strongly with the audience.
- “I hope that when I'm dead, the soundtrack of this game plays at my funeral as I am buried 6 feet under.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been noted as somewhat problematic, with reports of bugs and a freezing issue upon the first exit, although subsequent exits functioned normally.
- “It is a bit buggy; the first time I exited the game, it froze (it worked fine on exiting after that).”