JUMP

About

JUMP is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Endeavor One Inc. and was released on July 30, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

JUMP is a virtual reality climbing puzzle game set in real-world cities, where you play as a superhero aiming to reach the top of the JUMP Tower in the fewest jumps. The game features a soundtrack by Seattle's Hush Hush Record Label and includes a worldwide leaderboard to compete with friends. Your goal: scale buildings and outjump opponents to claim the top spot.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game offers a thrilling VR experience with smooth controls and clean visuals, making it easy to get into.
Players enjoy the addictive nature of jumping from building to building, with a fun soundtrack enhancing the experience.
It provides a unique sense of immersion in a virtual world, making players feel like they are truly part of the environment.

Many users experience motion sickness, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The game is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking in challenge, with some players feeling it could be easily replicated.
Technical issues such as judder and controller compatibility problems have made the game unplayable for some users.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their clean, polished visuals and fresh stylized design, which stand out in contrast to more gritty titles. While the overall experience is enhanced by improved graphics and appropriate audio, some reviewers note that the simplicity of the graphics may not fully compensate for the game's basic nature. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the immersive experience, particularly in VR.
- “The stylized visuals are fresh; they stand out a lot from all the gritty games we see coming out.”
- “It's nice to see something with graphically crisp visuals and a well-designed game experience.”
- “The visuals are polished, clean, and nice. The appropriate music enhances the feeling of being in the game space.”
- “The graphics style and music are okay, but it can't hide the fact that this is an incredibly basic game.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The music in the game is widely praised for its smooth techno soundtrack, which enhances the gameplay experience and keeps players engaged. While some reviews note that the graphics and overall game design are basic, the soundtrack stands out as a significant positive aspect, contributing to the addictive nature of replaying levels. Overall, the music is described as "dope" and well-suited to the game's atmosphere.
- “Don't let its simple premise fool you: you will in fact get a huge rush jumping from building to building to its smooth techno soundtrack.”
- “Replaying levels to minimize your jump count becomes addictive, and the awesome soundtrack keeps you moving.”
- “The visuals are polished, clean and nice, really appropriate music, but what really stands out is the feeling of being in the game space.”
- “The graphics style and music are okay, but it can't hide the fact that this is an incredibly basic game.”
- “The music and art style, however simple, are pretty good.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
The gameplay in Jump is characterized by its clean visual style and straightforward mechanics that are easy to learn yet challenging to master, making it addictive, especially in VR. However, some players may experience motion sickness due to the judder and movement mechanics, although adjustments like increasing the monitor's refresh rate can mitigate this issue. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, particularly for those who appreciate simple yet effective mechanics.
- “The game mechanics are easy to pick up and challenging to master.”
- “Jump is an example of how a single basic game mechanic can make for quite an addictive 'I'll just have one more go' game when played in VR.”
- “Gameplay seems fun, fairly simple, but I've only done the first two levels.”
- “In fact, it's so basic that I would think anyone spending a few hours looking through Unity tutorials would be able to replicate the mechanics.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
Players express a need for more menu options to disable post-processing effects like SSAO to improve performance. Many are experiencing performance issues, including judder, and are awaiting a performance update before continuing to play.
- “It needs menu options to turn off post-processing effects like SSAO and others so I can tune my performance.”
- “It needs menu options to turn off post-processing effects like SSAO and other settings so I can tune my performance.”
- “I'm waiting for a performance update before playing more; the judder gave me a headache.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the game evokes strong emotions, with one user specifically mentioning it made them feel powerful and invincible, akin to the Hulk. This suggests that the game successfully taps into intense feelings of strength and empowerment.