Jumper Jape
- November 14, 2015
- Team Jape
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Get on itch.io StoreDescription Jumper Jape is a skill-based hardcore platformer game. The game is about getting from one side of the screen to the other without dying. This might sound easy enough but a single touch from a spike will instantly kill you and send you back to the start of the level. All levels consists of a single static screen filled with hazards. If you think you have what it takes, give it your bes…
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- Captures the essence of classic hardcore platformers with tight and challenging gameplay.
- Visual clarity and simple mechanics enhance the experience, allowing for skillful execution and planning.
- Short length and engaging difficulty make it a satisfying experience for fans of the genre.
- Hit detection can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.
- Some levels are overly long for their difficulty, particularly the final stage.
- The protagonist's design is unappealing, and the plot could benefit from more coherence.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its intuitive running and jumping mechanics, featuring a well-chosen set of elements like double-jumps and gravity-reversers. It draws strong inspiration from the acclaimed freeware platformer "Jumper" by Matt Thorson, emphasizing simplicity and effective level design over overly complex mechanics. Overall, players find the gameplay engaging and accessible.
“- Immerse yourself in running and jumping, the most humanly intuitive mechanics of any game.”
“- A simple but well-chosen set of mechanics: double-jumps, extra-jumps, gravity-reversers, and lasers with toggle switches.”
“The core mechanics and level-design ideas show a strong influence from 'Jumper' by Matt Thorson, one of the best freeware platformers.”
“The core mechanics and level-design ideas show a strong influence from Jumper by Matt Thorson, one of the best freeware platformers (which, however, is a Windows-only amateur GameMaker game and can run slow or fail to run on today's PCs).”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is described as silly and vague, yet it contains evocative moments and elements of psychological horror reminiscent of Hotline Miami. While some scenes are well-crafted, reviewers suggest that the plot could benefit from greater coherence, increased length, and a more appealing protagonist.
“A plot that is silly, vague, and impressionistic, yet surprisingly evocative at points, with elements of Hotline Miami-esque psychological horror coming to the fore in a very well-planned scene that I won't spoil.”
“And nice story as well...”
“The plot is silly, vague, and impressionistic, yet surprisingly evocative at points, with elements of Hotline Miami-esque psychological horror coming to the fore in a very well-planned scene that I won't spoil.”
“If I were to tweak the game to my taste, I would make the length and difficulty both a bit higher (or add a harder second campaign); make the overall plot more coherent; and make the protagonist a bit more pleasant to look at.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simplistic, which some players find preferable to the more polished visuals of other platformers like Rayman or Donkey Kong, as they believe the latter can sometimes detract from gameplay.
- grinding2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's concise length, avoiding lengthy grinding sessions typical of many titles, while enjoying the challenging platforming and beautiful soundtrack.
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being beautiful and well-complementing the tight and brutal platforming gameplay, enhancing the overall experience without overstaying its welcome.
“Nice and short (the way I like my games. No tedious 30-hour epics for me, thanks!), tight and brutal platforming, and a really beautiful soundtrack.”
