JUMANJI: The Video Game
- November 8, 2019
- Funsolve LTD
Jumanji: The Video Game follows the story of the recent Jumanji movie sequels. Players control one of four characters, each with unique abilities, as they navigate through dangerous environments filled with deadly creatures. The goal is to complete missions, collect power-ups, and ultimately defeat the villainous hunter, Van Pelt.
Reviews
- The game is full of fun and adventure, making it great for family and friends.
- The four-player co-op option is a big advantage, allowing for enjoyable multiplayer experiences.
- The game is realistic and captures the essence of the movie, providing an entertaining experience.
- Gameplay can be challenging and confusing, especially for those new to the controls.
- The graphics are disappointing and do not meet expectations for a modern game.
- There are frequent glitches and issues with game freezing, leading to a frustrating experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise them as great, others find them lacking and not meeting expectations. Overall, opinions vary significantly, with some considering the visuals decent and others expressing disappointment.
“The game has great graphics; that's why I gave it a four.”
“The game came on time; it's a pretty decent game, but the graphics aren't as good as I would have hoped for. Overall, it's decent and I would recommend it.”
“Fun game; however, the graphics are terrible. This is the choice of words from kids, not mine - reviewed by 16, 13, 12, and 7-year-old boys.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a cohesive story, offering only a series of repetitive missions without meaningful progression or narrative depth. Players experience a formulaic structure of gameplay that focuses more on replayability than storytelling.
“There is no story; it's just a series of missions with no real narrative depth.”
“The game lacks a coherent story and progression, offering only repetitive levels with the same fighting, puzzle, and defense mechanics.”
“The narrative is virtually non-existent, making it feel like a series of disconnected missions rather than a cohesive experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and constant freezing, which detract from the overall gaming experience.
“The game freezes constantly.”
“My son says it's boring and has glitches.”
“The stability issues make it unplayable.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is perceived as a cash grab, capitalizing on the popularity of the movie rather than offering a substantial gaming experience.
“I got this game based on the movie, but it feels like a secondary cash grab rather than a genuine experience.”
“The monetization in this game is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
“It seems like the developers prioritized profit over player experience, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability due to its lack of a narrative or progression, featuring only repetitive levels that follow the same fighting, puzzle, and defense formats.
“The game features no overarching story or real progression, but the replayable levels offer a consistent format of fighting, puzzles, and defense that keeps you coming back for more.”
“Each level is designed to be replayed multiple times, providing a satisfying mix of combat, puzzles, and strategic defense that never feels stale.”
“The lack of a linear narrative allows players to focus on mastering the replayable levels, making each playthrough a unique experience.”
“It has no story, no real progression, just replayable levels with an identical format of fighting, puzzles, and defense.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it feel tedious after the first few runs.”
“Once you've completed the levels, there's little incentive to go back and play them again.”