Juiced!

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Juiced! is a single player and multiplayer casual hack and slash game. It was developed by Timothy van der Hoeven and was released on April 23, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Juiced!" is a 2D platformer where players control treasure hunter Tiko in a quest to find Eternal Crystals before an evil wizard does, in a single-player or local co-op multiplayer mode with adjustable difficulty. The game features over 15 unique worlds, 80 enemies, 30 weapons, and powerups, with a promise of over 10 hours of gameplay, including bonus stages, unlockable challenges and outfits, and a catchy synthesizer soundtrack.

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story16 positive mentions

The game features great graphics, a fun storyline, and enjoyable gameplay, reminiscent of classic platformers.
Players appreciate the absence of ads and microtransactions, making it a wholesome gaming experience.
The game is challenging yet rewarding, with unique boss fights and creative level designs that keep players engaged.

Many players have reported bugs and glitches, particularly with inventory issues and game freezing during play.
The difficulty level is often criticized as being excessively hard, leading to frustration among players.
Some users find the initial levels boring and believe the game fails to capture new players' attention early on.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its creativity, humor, and engaging characters, making it a standout feature even in a lighthearted context. Players appreciate the unique style and well-crafted narrative, which complements the challenging gameplay and puzzles. Overall, the story is seen as a significant strength, contributing to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The story is actually really great for a silly game; the OST sounds really jamming (that Billie Jean remix caught me off guard and it sounds amazing). The bosses are actually really challenging, the puzzles took some time to figure out without any direction but still nice, and the level designs are well made!”
- “Awesome soundtrack and graphics, funny characters, amazing storyline, unique style, and much more make this game so, so, so good.”
- “Wonderful story and funny characters!”
- “The plot is a macguffin story, but the gameplay and bosses are great!”
- “Decent story and characters.”
- “A classic story type adventure gameplay after so many years; it gave me vibes of the twenty-first century... it was so nice.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and unique art style, reminiscent of classic DOS and Sega Genesis games, while also being described as colorful and fun. Many reviewers appreciate the simplicity and charm of the visuals, noting that they enhance the overall gameplay experience without needing cutting-edge technology. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout title.
- “Great & colorful visuals!”
- “Incredible art style.”
- “Love the graphics and the music!”
- “Somewhat graphics may be sharper and clearer; it would look good, and the hero might appear bigger in size!”
- “Graphics should be more clear.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and inventive mechanics, featuring a variety of unique weapons and engaging level designs that keep players excited and challenged. While the gameplay is simple, it incorporates multiple layers of mechanics that enhance the experience without overwhelming players, making it accessible yet rewarding. The boss fights and humorous elements further elevate the overall enjoyment, with many reviewers noting the passion and effort evident in the game's design.
- “The gameplay is so easily exciting, while not necessarily being easy. I love it, especially the boss levels, power-ups, unique characters, story, and best of all, any player can really tell this was made through a lot of passion and effort. 10 out of 10, 100% would recommend.”
- “Loved it! Good gameplay, funny dialogue, fun levels, and some difficult but awesome puzzles!”
- “The gameplay is very simple, but there are mechanics after mechanics. It's not overwhelming, and the difficulty is perfect—it's hard but possible.”
- “The gameplay is very simple, but there are mechanics after mechanics. It's not overwhelming, and the difficulty is perfect; it's hard but possible.”
- “Changes the retro vibe, but would improve gameplay (maybe a dynamic, retro).”
- “Retro style gameplay while still being original!”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and memorable soundtrack, with many users highlighting its variety and quality. Reviewers appreciate how the music enhances the overall experience, complementing the game's graphics and gameplay. Despite some challenges in gameplay, the music remains a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's charm.
- “The story is actually really great for a silly game, the OST sounds really jamming (that Billie Jean remix caught me off guard and it sounds amazing).”
- “Awesome soundtrack and graphics, funny characters, amazing storyline, unique style, and much more make this game so good.”
- “This is a really cute platform game with great control, nice music, and it has zero ads or in-app purchases!”
- “The sounds are great, and don't get me started on the music. It may just be beeps and bloops, but it's put together in a way that's memorable.”
- “I've never played it, but I've listened to the OST countless times and I absolutely love it.”
- “Love the graphics and the music!”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users noting the absence of ads and in-app purchases, which enhances the overall enjoyment and nostalgic feel of the gameplay. Many reviewers appreciate the straightforward, ad-free experience, highlighting it as a refreshing change from typical mobile games. Overall, the lack of intrusive monetization strategies contributes positively to the game's reception.
- “This game is honestly pretty good, it surprisingly has no ads.”
- “This is easily one of the best Android games I've played; it really captures that old school feel beyond the graphics. There are no ads, no in-app purchases, just plain fun!”
- “Great platformer... no ads ”
- “Some great games have paywalls (Haak comes to mind, worth it though), or ads.”
- “Thank you for not putting ads every 15 seconds like most games.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny characters, entertaining dialogue, and amusing storyline. Many reviews note that the humor enhances the overall experience, making the gameplay enjoyable and the boss fights particularly memorable. Overall, the game is described as both funny and engaging, contributing to its high ratings.
- “Loved it! Good gameplay, funny dialogue, fun levels, and some difficult but awesome puzzles!”
- “Wonderful story and funny characters!”
- “This game is so funny and cool! 10/10”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its exceptional stability, with users reporting no glitches or ads, giving it a polished feel that rivals non-mobile titles.
- “This game has no glitches or ads, and it looks like it's not even for mobile.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it runs flawlessly on my device.”
emotional
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Players find the game to be emotionally rewarding, appreciating its high-quality content and the generosity of offering it for free, which adds to the overall wholesome experience.
- “This deserves to be a paid game for all of the gold it has, but the fact it was free was just wholesome.”