JQ: countries
- February 15, 2018
- Snkl Studio
Get on SteamJQ is a quiz game about countries in which a player must choose the correct answer from 4 options.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game provides a fun and educational experience, allowing players to learn about countries, capitals, and famous sights.
- It's a quick game that offers easy achievements, making it appealing for completionists.
- The quiz format encourages critical thinking with trick questions that challenge players' knowledge.
- The game is extremely short, with a playtime of around 10-15 minutes and limited content, leading to low replay value.
- Visual quality is poor, with low-resolution images and a lack of graphical options, making the overall presentation feel outdated.
- Questions are not randomized, making it too easy for players to memorize answers, which diminishes the challenge.
- graphics5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely criticized for their poor quality, relying on outdated retro pixel art instead of modern visuals. Players have no options to adjust resolution or customize settings, leaving them unable to improve the low-quality graphics. Overall, the graphical presentation is seen as a significant drawback.
“The graphical quality is poor, especially when it comes to images of sights.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting the repetitiveness of a single track and a lack of variety in the soundtrack, which they feel should have been included with the base game. However, others appreciate the pleasant quality of the music composed by Erwarda Savitnaag.
“Pleasant music.”
“Music by Erwarda Savitnaag.”
“One repetitive song throughout the whole game, accompanied by pictures taken from the internet for the different 'sights'.”
“The soundtrack should have been included with the base game instead of being an extra.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for being extremely short and lacking replay value, which may deter players looking for a more enduring experience.
“Honestly, I have to admit that the game is extremely short and has no replay value, so that's something to keep in mind.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay consists of a brief 10-minute quiz focused on identifying flags and notable construction sites in Ukraine, offering a quick and engaging challenge for players.
“The gameplay features a 10-minute quiz focused on flags and famous construction sites in Ukraine.”
“The gameplay is engaging and educational, providing a fun way to learn about geography and landmarks.”
“I love how the gameplay combines trivia with visual elements, making it both challenging and enjoyable.”
“Gameplay consists of about 10 minutes of quizzes focused on flags and the famous construction site in Ukraine.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are significant issues with the controls, which often feel unresponsive and frustrating.”
