JUMP FORCE

64%
Game Brain Score Based on 7,609 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
JUMP FORCE Game Cover
An ambitious brawler that suffers from something of an identity crisis, Jump Force will nevertheless delight anime fans – especially those of a vintage who knows the more obscure characters included here.
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Jump Force is a crossover fighting game featuring characters from popular Weekly Shonen Jump manga series. Players can form teams of three characters and battle in various iconic locations from the manga worlds. The game utilizes a unique cel-shaded graphics style to blend the 2D and 3D elements of the characters and environments.

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64%
Audience ScoreBased on 7,609 reviews
gameplay200 positive mentions
story351 negative mentions
  • story1,432 mentions

    The story in "Jump Force" has been widely criticized for being lackluster, repetitive, and poorly executed, often described as a generic and cliché narrative that fails to engage players. Many reviewers noted that the cutscenes are unskippable and feature low-quality animations, detracting from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the character interactions and the fun of seeing beloved anime characters together, the consensus is that the game is primarily focused on combat rather than storytelling, making it less appealing for those seeking a compelling narrative.

    • “The story is quite interesting, with an epic plot twist and a boss battle at the end.”
    • “I liked how there were many characters from different series and thought the story was alright.”
    • “This game has all the same basic concepts as that one except the graphics are prettier, the gameplay is more rewarding, and the story is engaging, even for people like me who don't like anime.”
    • “The narrative falls flat with a forgettable plot that fails to engage players, and the pacing of the story mode is often sluggish and tedious.”
    • “The story mode is laughably bad.”
    • “The story is a mess, with unskippable cutscenes and a plot that feels like a 12-year-old's fanfiction.”
  • gameplay561 mentions

    The gameplay of "Jump Force" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth. While some appreciate the accessible fighting mechanics and character customization options, others criticize the button-mashing nature of combat, unbalanced characters, and poor AI. Overall, the game is seen as fun for casual play but fails to deliver a competitive or engaging experience, particularly in its story mode and online multiplayer.

    • “The mechanics are great and it has a great cast of characters.”
    • “The fighting mechanics are considered to be solid, and the game offers a lot of customization options for players to experiment with.”
    • “The gameplay is fun, the graphics are good and the character creation system is pretty good.”
    • “The fighting mechanics, while accessible, lack depth and nuance, resulting in battles that can quickly devolve into button-mashing chaos.”
    • “The gameplay is stiff as hell.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly monotone, with attacks falling into vertical beams, damage at the enemies location, a punch in front of you, or a dash then punch.”
  • graphics496 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals and character designs, particularly during combat and special attacks. However, some players criticize the art style as inconsistent and jarring, leading to a disconnect between character models and environments. Overall, while the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, they are accompanied by concerns about performance issues and the quality of animations.

    • “The graphics are incredible, and I would say it was worth the money.”
    • “There's a certain thrill in witnessing various anime characters come together, and when it comes to visuals and the cinematic presentation of special attacks, the game still shines in that regard.”
    • “The graphics are amazing, it was a good choice, having such a combination of art styles together in not only a way that can make them all exist in the same instance but being 3D at the same time.”
    • “The graphics are ugly, really ugly.”
    • “The models are a bit uncanny and the graphic style is pretty awful.”
    • “The graphics are bad, the story is bad, the controllers are so bad.”
  • grinding69 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly in single-player modes where players often feel compelled to grind for levels, achievements, and customization options. Many reviewers noted that while the initial gameplay can be enjoyable, the repetitive nature of missions and the lack of engaging story content lead to a frustrating experience, especially when playing solo. Overall, players recommend enjoying the game with friends to mitigate the boredom associated with grinding.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
    • “The stages look beautiful; they are big but not tediously big, just enough for a good fight and to appreciate how polished the stages are.”
    • “However, the real challenge lies in the time-consuming nature of many of these achievements, including the aforementioned two, which require an excessive amount of grinding.”
    • “The campaign is a slog to play through and grinding is super slow.”
    • “The overall game is boring; there really isn't much to the combat, which isn't really combat, but more like pointless grinding.”
  • humor47 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its awkward animations and character interactions, with many players finding the stiff movements and odd design choices unintentionally hilarious. While some appreciate the comedic potential of mods and funny character references, others feel that the game lacks genuine humor, often resorting to repetitive gameplay and missed opportunities for comedic moments. Overall, the humor is a mixed bag, with players enjoying the absurdity and silliness, especially when playing with friends.

    • “The mods make it especially hilarious, seeing Master Chief beat up Fortnite Thanos on the field of Wii baseball kills me every time.”
    • “Decently fun game and the animations are so bad in this game that it's hilarious.”
    • “Really good game with some weird animations, especially where facial expressions are concerned - instead of raging over that I found it quite funny.”
  • music45 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players noting that while some tracks are enjoyable, they quickly become repetitive and generic. Several users recommend muting the game entirely due to the poor quality of the lobby music and the lack of variety in the soundtrack. Overall, while there are moments of good music, the consensus is that it fails to leave a lasting impression and detracts from the overall experience.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
    • “The soundtrack is better than I expected, although I do wish you could select battle music.”
    • “Music: 9/10”
    • “Oh and the hub has terrible music design, I recommend turning the music off even if you like your favorite characters' OST.”
    • “The storyline isn't good, cut scenes are lazy, music is repetitive, online matches are garbage, and combat is just made for looks.”
    • “Story's awful, cutscenes look terrible and are unskippable, mouse and keyboard controls are a cruel joke, gameplay's shallow, music is bland, etc., etc.”
  • optimization41 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering, freezing, and inconsistent frame rates, particularly during combat and in hub areas. While some users noted that adjusting graphic settings could improve performance, many felt that the overall experience was marred by poor optimization choices and a lack of responsiveness, especially for keyboard players. Despite its appealing graphics and character roster, the game's technical shortcomings have left a negative impression on the community.

    • “Jump Force has amazing characters, great graphics, good performance on an average system with a dedicated graphics card, and a potential to expand its mechanics and gameplay even further.”
    • “Fortunately, Bandai Namco provided an option to change the graphic settings to improve your performance or make it look even better.”
    • “+ Unlocked framerate and great PC optimization.”
    • “The game was just constantly stuttering on basically a clean install.”
    • “This game is poorly optimized to the point that it makes Xenoverse 2 look like it has no lag.”
    • “I don't recommend it though, because of how poorly optimized it is.”
  • stability23 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of severe bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Players experience issues such as online connectivity errors, frame rate drops, and system freezes, leading to frustration and a lack of enjoyment. Overall, the game's technical problems overshadow its potential, making it a disappointing experience for many users.

    • “Very buggy and terrible waste of money”
    • “Despite having the capable hardware and trying out workarounds and other solutions, the game soft freezes my system after a minute to a few minutes of gameplay.”
    • “This game is a broken, buggy mess with what barely counts as a story and even less for what counts as fun gameplay.”
  • emotional18 mentions

    The emotional engagement in the game is largely criticized, with many users describing the narrative as weak, boring, and lacking meaningful context. Players express disappointment over the repetitive storylines and uninspired character interactions, leading to a sense of frustration and heartbreak over the game's potential. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics, the overall emotional impact is deemed insufficient, overshadowed by the game's design flaws and lackluster storytelling.

    • “It can be inoffensive for a little under an hour, but if you stop staring at the explosions and exaggerated physics for too long, and start thinking of the potential changes that would've made it truly enjoyable, it's heartbreaking.”
    • “This game has a boring story, bad cutscenes, and it's missing some online features.”
    • “Boring story and the 'original' villains just feel so bland and boring that I just wonder why they didn't use the easy excuse of 'the bad guys are teaming up so let's team up too!' Two wasted character slots there...”
    • “Overall this game has bad design, bad animations, missing or useless functions, boring story, dwindling player base, bad multiplayer connections, hackers and is just not worth the current price!”
  • monetization18 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has been overwhelmingly criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers expressing disappointment in its lack of depth and polish. Players feel that the focus on attracting mainstream fans through advertisements and character selection detracts from the overall quality and enjoyment of the game. While some note the absence of microtransactions, the general consensus is that the game prioritizes profit over a meaningful gaming experience.

    • “+ no scummy microtransactions (so far)”
    • “Definitely a cash grab!”
    • “This game doesn't serve Shounen Jump justice and is just a cash grab for the mainstream fans in the West.”
    • “In general, the game is so unpolished and is unfortunately just another cash grab, so I will be returning this game effective immediately.”
  • replayability16 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is widely criticized, with many users noting it feels repetitive and lacks meaningful content to encourage multiple playthroughs. Several reviewers specifically mention the absence of a compelling story mode and co-op options as significant drawbacks, leading to a consensus that the game offers little to no replay value. Ratings for replayability are generally low, with many users expressing disappointment in this aspect.

    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “The crossover, 3v3 gameplay makes for some awesome matchups.”
    • “More playable characters than J-Stars Victory VS.”
    • “When I pre-ordered this game, I was really looking forward to it, but it felt very repetitive and there was very little replay value.”
    • “This right here is one of the main reasons I had to give this game a negative review; some games have little replay value, but this one enforces zero replay value.”
    • “It's fun for a bit, but it has incredibly little replay value.”
  • character development8 mentions

    Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of detailed customization options and inconsistent character designs, which detract from the overall experience. While players can create and upgrade their characters through a simplified gear system, the visual quality of cutscenes and some character designs is considered subpar. Overall, the character development system offers potential but is hindered by execution issues.

    • “You start the game being able to create your own character, and as you progress, you can unlock more outfits and accessories for your character, allowing for some awesome character designs.”
    • “Character design is great and helps make the characters look the part.”
    • “Personally, I think it would have been much better if the customization was more detailed when it came to character design.”
    • “The actual character development is accessible and boils down to a simplified gear system in the way of 'j-skills' which you can upgrade.”
    • “Cutscenes are horrible to look at, and some character designs are even off-putting in the Jump Force style.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized as overly dark and gritty, which some players feel detracts from the believability of the story. This intense tone may resonate with certain audiences but can also alienate those seeking a more balanced narrative experience.

    • “The game takes its own edgy, 'dark,' and 'gritty' atmosphere too seriously for the story to be believable.”
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Critic Reviews

56% average critic score

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Play time

5hMedian play time
51hAverage play time
3-58hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 16 analyzed playthroughs

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