Juju

Believe it or not, traditional platformers are kind of a rarity on the Xbox 360. Majority of what's available in the genre is either puzzle oriented or an artistic experience concerned with delivering some sort of evocative impact… but not Juju. While Juju blatantly borrows from the best in the biz, it's impressive how high the quality is in this indie adventure. By no means is it perfect or revolutionary, but what's here is highly enjoyable, easily recommendable, and darn good-looking. Because the entire game can be played in two-player co-op, and because there are difficulty options welcoming of all skill levels, Juju is a great purchase for kids and families that like to play together. It's one of the season's biggest downloadable surprises.

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"Juju is a delightful platformer game, offering both single-player and local multi-player experiences. As Juju the panda and his companion Peyo, players embark on a journey to save Juju's father and the world, collecting mystic keys, magic ambers, and battling humongous bosses. The Deluxe Edition includes a digital artbook and original soundtrack."

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Reviews

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

music5 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Charming and colorful visual style that appeals to both children and adults.
Great local co-op functionality, allowing players to drop in and out easily, making it accessible for younger gamers.
Fun and forgiving gameplay with a variety of levels and challenges, perfect for family playtime.

Inconsistent difficulty, with some levels being too easy compared to others.
Repetitive bonus levels that can become boring quickly.
Occasional camera issues that can lead to frustrating deaths during gameplay.

music
11 mentions
45 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as a pleasant and fun soundtrack that complements the cute visuals and engaging gameplay. While some players noted that the music can become repetitive, it remains enjoyable and does not detract from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the charm of the platformer, making it a delightful addition to the game.
- “It has co-op, it is really cute, it isn't too challenging, it has a really good soundtrack, and one of the players can carry the other in case it's needed.”
- “The soundtrack is like butter for the ears, if butter would be nice in the ears.”
- “This is a fun platformer, with entertaining elements, great environments, good music and fun design.”
- “Music-wise, it could do better.”
- “From the special stages, the music, sounds, and even the areas you visit are lacking.”
- “While I've heard the same music being played over again, it doesn't hinder or get annoying.”
gameplay
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by beautifully designed levels with distinct themes, though it remains relatively basic yet well-executed. The co-op feature is a standout, allowing players to easily join or drop out, making it accessible for varying skill levels, though some inconsistencies in difficulty and design choices may detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a forgiving environment suitable for both adults and children, complemented by a strong narrative and appealing graphics.
- “The levels are all very beautifully designed, with varying, distinct, and colorful themes, cleverly overshadowing the fact that the gameplay itself is rather basic - which is not meant in a diminishing way at all; all of it feels very well implemented and well put together.”
- “It has a great co-op mode, whose functionality effortlessly outshines that of other entries in the genre, with an easy drop-in and drop-out mechanic that is very forgiving to a player who might rely on their counterpart to solve one of the more challenging stages, literally putting them in a bubble to be dragged along until they feel comfortable to join in again.”
- “There are lots of very forgiving mechanics that let an adult and a child play together.”
- “The only real con I found to be kind of off-putting is Juju's rather inconsistent difficulty, with some of the later levels and bosses being somewhat easy compared to their predecessors. Some parts of the game feel like they were developed with co-op as an afterthought, especially in the bonus levels with the autoscrolling mechanic, which can lead to one player setting the tone while the other follows in a bubble due to a slight misstep or the sometimes wonky acting camera.”
- “The levels are all very beautifully designed, with varying, distinct, and colorful themes, cleverly overshadowing the fact that the gameplay itself is rather basic. This is not meant in a diminishing way at all; all of it feels very well implemented and well put together.”
- “While it has a great co-op mode whose functionality effortlessly outshines that of other entries in the genre, the gameplay can feel limited, especially for players who might rely on their counterpart to solve more challenging stages.”
graphics
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their delightful and adorable design, effectively combining a charming setting with familiar genre tropes. While not groundbreaking, the visuals are complemented by great controls and contribute to an enjoyable co-op experience. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's casual and satisfying appeal.
- “Despite it bringing nothing extraordinary new or challenging to the table, it manages to combine a delightful setting and cute graphics with all the existing tropes of the genre in a very satisfying and casual-friendly way - especially if you play in co-op.”
- “Also want to note the adorable graphics and worlds.”
- “+ great controls and visuals”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, citing various additional modes like time-trial for each level, as well as engaging boss fights and a wealth of collectibles and challenges that enhance the overall experience.
- “Furthermore, there are several additional modes like time-trial that you can replay each level in, adding a layer of replayability to each of them.”
- “The animated and colorful characters and worlds, along with challenging and fun boss fights, create a solid amount of collectibles and challenges that add significant replay value.”
- “The game lacks meaningful content to encourage replayability after the initial playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, making replayability quite low.”
- “While there are additional modes, they don't significantly enhance the overall replay value of the game.”
story
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around Juju and Peyo, who witness Juju's father participating in an occult ritual, setting the stage for an engaging narrative. Players appreciate the combination of a compelling story with strong gameplay, graphics, and sound design.
- “This game follows the story of Juju and Peyo, who witness Juju's father engaged in some kind of occult ritual.”
- “Great story, gameplay, graphics, and sounds.”
- “The story of Juju and Peyo feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises, leaving the narrative feeling stale.”
- “Despite an interesting premise, the story is poorly executed and leaves many plot points unresolved.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be boring, unchallenging, and tedious, particularly for players over the age of 10.
- “Unfortunately, if you're older than 10, it's boring, unchallenging, and tedious.”