Jones On Fire
- March 27, 2015
- Glass Bottom Games
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 charming art style and simple, addictive gameplay that appeals to both casual and more experienced gamers.
- Players enjoy the daily rewards and missions that provide motivation and a sense of achievement.
- The game is fun for short sessions, making it a great time-killer, especially for cat lovers.
- Progression can be frustratingly slow, requiring excessive grinding to unlock upgrades, which can lead to boredom.
- As levels increase, the game becomes more reliant on luck rather than skill, making it less enjoyable.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited variety in levels and obstacles.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simplicity and addictive mechanics, featuring easy controls and character upgrades, reminiscent of mobile games. However, some players find it bland and repetitive, with a need for extensive gameplay to unlock basic improvements. Overall, it offers a fast-paced experience with engaging elements, though opinions on its depth and enjoyment vary.
“It has a very original graphical style and addictive gameplay since you can upgrade your character by getting the cats during the game.”
“It's structured kind of like a mobile game in that it has an in-game social media function, currencies, and a simple, 2-button game mechanic.”
“Jones on fire is a fun little time-waster with a simple yet engaging mechanic.”
“The gameplay is so bland.”
“Bland, annoying, and repetitive gameplay.”
“It's structured kind of like a mobile game in that it has an in-game social media function, currencies, and a simple, two-button game mechanic.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a charming and original style, often described as pixelated and reminiscent of Minecraft, which contributes to its addictive gameplay. Players appreciate the bright, cartoony visuals that are both clear and engaging, enhancing the overall experience. While some users noted minor issues with screen resolution adjustments, the graphics are generally considered clean and suitable for the game's simple yet entertaining nature.
“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.”
“The graphics are clean for what it is and it is surprisingly addictive, simple, clean, and entertaining—all a game really needs to be!”
“Graphically, it's clearly based on Minecraft's style, but it doesn't encourage engagement.”
“The graphics are pixelated.”
“After 0.4 hours of gameplay, most of it spent adjusting the screen resolution and graphics, I recommend this game, but not strongly, at least not yet.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a mix of 8-bit and funky styles, with some players finding it relaxing while others consider it grating. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as decent and complements the game's endearing graphics and fast-paced gameplay, though opinions on its quality vary significantly.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music is decent and it is sort of funky.”
“Great music, endearing graphics, and I really appreciate the female protagonist.”
“Also, the soundtrack is going to make you wish you were deaf.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Music is 8-bitish.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a firefighter on a mission to save kittens from fiery situations, emphasizing themes of perseverance and unexpected life challenges. Players are motivated by daily rewards and engaging missions, which enhance the overall experience and enjoyment of the narrative.
“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.”
“She's a firefighter, and your mission is to guide her along frenzied levels in flames and save the largest possible number of kittens.”
“There's plenty about this game to enjoy, such as daily rewards, missions that reward the player, and even positive, motivating messages.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or depth.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be a mix of addictiveness and fun, although some note that the progression system is confusing and lacks comedic elements. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“Addicting, humorous, and lots of fun.”
“The progression system is weird and isn't funny.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the achievement system to be quite grindy, requiring significant effort to complete, but many express satisfaction upon finishing all the tasks.
“The achievements are quite grindy, though I am done with all of them. Woohoo!”
“Grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game resonates deeply, as it evokes powerful feelings of familial love and the weight of choices, illustrated by a poignant moment where a character confronts the potential loss of witnessing significant life events. This connection to personal stakes enhances the overall impact of the narrative.
“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.”
