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Jonesville

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64%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

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Jonesville is a single player and multiplayer tactical management game with a economy theme. It was developed by Red Troll and was released on April 10, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Classic educational life simulator in modern twist! Be the first to achieve all four main goals: wealth, happiness, work experience, and education. Play solo against computer, team up with friends in multiplayer (up to 4 players), or take turns in hot seat mode (up to 4 players+computer). Balance your needs by eating, finding a job, spending free time, pursuing education to unlock better c…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game is a well-executed remake of Jones in the Fast Lane, bringing back nostalgic memories while adding modern features and improved accessibility.
  • Players appreciate the engaging gameplay, with random events and a life simulation vibe that keeps the experience fresh and entertaining, both solo and with friends.
  • The developers are actively updating the game, showing commitment to improvements and adding new content, which enhances the overall experience.
  • Some players have encountered technical issues, such as sound card recognition problems and buggy controller support, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
  • The game lacks certain features like an in-game save function and voice acting, which were present in the original, leaving some fans wanting more.
  • There are reports of low FPS on certain devices, such as the Steam Deck, which can hinder the gameplay experience.

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, including problems with multiple controllers not functioning properly and a buggy controller layout that affects gameplay.

    • “Using multiple controllers does not work; the controller layout is buggy.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for effectively honoring the original while introducing new mechanics, blending the nostalgic grindy charm of the classic "Jones in the Fastlane" with fresh elements that enhance the experience.

    • “Pays excellent homage to the original with added gameplay elements.”
    • “A delightful remake of the old 'Jones in the Fastlane', it has the grindy charm of the original with some new mechanics thrown in for good measure.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their superb visuals and variety of maps, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the remake, complemented by nice graphics and a user-friendly tutorial.

    • “The visuals and variety of maps are superb.”
    • “This game is a great remake of the classic, bringing back so many memories. It's fun to play, has nice graphics, and features a self-explanatory tutorial with options for LAN and multiplayer.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game retains the charming grind of the original "Jones in the Fast Lane," enhanced by new mechanics that add depth to the experience. Players appreciate the nostalgic yet fresh approach to grinding, making it enjoyable rather than tedious.

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Jonesville is a tactical management game with economy theme. Common tags for Jonesville include turn-based, indie, educational, life sim, family friendly and others.

Jonesville is available on PC and Windows.

Jonesville was released on April 10, 2024.

Jonesville was developed by Red Troll.

Jonesville has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Jonesville for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

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

Similar games include No Time to Relax, Walk of Life, Little Sim World, Big Ambitions, The Coin Game and others.