Jones On Fire
- March 27, 2015
- Glass Bottom Games
- 20h median play time
Get on Steam"Jones on Fire" is a fast-paced, pixel art game where you play as a firefighter dog named Jones. Your mission is to rescue cute animals from a raging wildfire while avoiding obstacles and enemies. With its challenging gameplay and charming retro style, "Jones on Fire" offers a unique and exciting experience for fans of classic platformers.
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Reviews
- The game features a cute and charming art style, making it visually appealing, especially for cat lovers.
- Gameplay is simple and addictive, making it a fun time-waster for short sessions.
- The game includes a progression system with upgrades and daily missions, providing some incentive to keep playing.
- The game is overly grindy, requiring excessive time to collect currency for upgrades, which can lead to frustration.
- The camera can be buggy and often doesn't provide a clear view of upcoming obstacles, making gameplay feel unfair.
- Levels become repetitive quickly, and the lack of depth in gameplay mechanics can lead to boredom after a short period.
- gameplay42 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and uninspired, often describing it as bland and lacking depth. While some appreciate its simplicity and addictive nature, particularly for casual play, others criticize the grinding mechanics and limited variety in gameplay, leading to a quick loss of interest. Overall, the game is seen as a time-waster rather than a compelling experience, with a few redeeming qualities in its humor and visual style.
“It has a very original graphical style and addictive gameplay since you can upgrade your character by getting the cats during the game.”
“The hazard multiplier is a pretty interesting mechanic, rewarding you more for harder levels.”
“It's got tight gameplay and controls, a unique (and uniquely suiting) visual aesthetic, and a nice dose of humor and cuteness to boot.”
“The gameplay is not exciting enough to warrant playing it for more than a couple of hours, but I've had to stick it out for more than 25, as I'm an idiot who wanted to get all of the pointless achievements.”
“The game is too repetitive and progress is incremental, and the 'upgrades' do not change the mechanics much ('get extra life', 'get double jump', etc.).”
“The gameplay feels uninspired and is very repetitive.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute and original art style, while others criticize the low-quality visuals and simplistic design reminiscent of mobile games. Many find the pixelated graphics and off-center camera challenging, detracting from the overall gameplay experience. Overall, while the aesthetics may appeal to some, they are often described as bland and unremarkable, failing to elevate the game beyond a casual diversion.
“It has a very original graphical style and addictive gameplay since you can upgrade your character by getting the cats during the game.”
“Jones on Fire is adorable; the art style is lovely, it controls well, and it's just super charming.”
“The visuals are bright and cartoony but still clear enough that you can easily tell what is going on.”
“While the game does feature 4K graphics courtesy of the Unity engine, there's no acceptable excuse for the terrible low quality 'art' presented here.”
“You can play endless runner games with better graphics than this for free on mobile.”
“A rather poorly executed runner with simplistic graphics and nauseating camera work.”
- music23 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and reminiscent of classic titles like Pokémon and Kirby, while others describe it as repetitive, annoying, and lacking variety. Many users noted that the soundtrack can become grating over time, leading some to mute the game entirely. Overall, while there are moments of charm, the music often fails to enhance the gameplay experience.
“The music has a really great old school vibe, sounds like something you might find in a Pokémon or Kirby game.”
“The music is decent and it is sort of funky.”
“Just the right amount of simplicity and difficulty, tons of fun to play in bite-sized sessions, plus the music and sound design is great.”
“I've experienced the music as annoying and the sound effects as getting old really quick (as such, within 20 minutes I essentially muted the game).”
“There's not enough music variety and the constant meowing when picking up cats (the collectible currency) gets annoying.”
“Also the soundtrack is going to make you wish you were deaf.”
- grinding19 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews consistently highlight the excessive grinding required in the game, with many players expressing frustration over the repetitive gameplay and the time-consuming nature of achieving upgrades and completing achievements. While some enjoy grinding when it is rewarding, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grind here feels tedious and unfulfilling, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a major drawback, detracting from the game's enjoyment.
“My main gripe is with just how grindy it is.”
“You feel stuck grinding without a single upgrade for a long time.”
“It's way too grindy and is probably going to take 30+ hours to complete, and you're gonna get tired after 30 minutes of playtime.”
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a firefighter on a mission to save kittens amidst chaotic, flame-filled levels, offering a lighthearted and motivational narrative. However, players criticize the quest design for being repetitive and poorly structured, often requiring players to intentionally fail, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the concept and art style are praised, the lack of variety in missions and the grind for upgrades can diminish the storytelling experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Even the other game this company has made, Hot Tin Roof (which I also own), has a lot of plot and storytelling, which is fine when you're in the mood for that.”
“She's a firefighter and your mission is to guide her along frenzied levels in flames and save the largest possible number of kittens.”
“If the levels or quests had more variety, this grind would be justified; the same gameplay loop repeated without any changes is poor.”
“I do not think that designing quests that tally failures (getting burned and tripping over logs) is good game design.”
“These quests are also poorly designed.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag; while some players find it funny and enjoyable, others feel it falls flat and lacks originality compared to older free titles. Overall, the game is considered addictive with a charming aesthetic that complements its humorous elements.
“Quite funny and addicting game to be honest.”
“It's got tight gameplay and controls, a unique (and uniquely suiting) visual aesthetic, and a nice dose of humor and cuteness to boot.”
“Addicting, humorous, and lots of fun.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to buggy camera behavior, which can lead to disorientation and collisions with unseen obstacles. Many users describe the experience as unfinished and repetitive, suggesting that while it has potential, it may be best to purchase it on sale given its current state.
“The camera is buggy, and when you jump, it may not actually follow you for a while, causing you to run into things you can't see.”
“Unfinished, repetitive, and buggy.”
“The camera can be buggy and snaps around when levels get too fast.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game resonates deeply with players, evoking powerful feelings of nostalgia and familial bonds, particularly in moments that highlight the stakes of personal choices and their impact on loved ones.
“I was about 10 years old when my mother said to him, 'If you ever want to see your grandchildren graduate, you have to stop immediately.' Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
