Jumping Jax

About

Jax is your teleporting cyborg corgi. A Cyborgi, if you will. Jax wants to play. To him, that means teleporting around the city while you chase after him! You'll have to use interesting movement mechanics (bunny-hopping, portals, bounce-pads and more!) to bring Jax home before dinner. Cyborgis still need their exercise - take Jax for a walk with the help of the Steam Workshop!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Fun and challenging gameplay with interesting mechanics and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of bhopping in other games.
The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience, and it features a level editor and community-created content.
Good graphics and audio that enhance the overall experience, along with a solid story and engaging level design.

The game has a steep learning curve, which may deter casual players due to its intricate mechanics and challenging levels.
Minor bugs and performance issues, especially on lower-end PCs, can affect the gameplay experience.
Some tutorials are not very helpful, leaving players to figure out complex controls and mechanics on their own.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
The gameplay is described as fun and challenging, featuring intricate movement mechanics reminiscent of bhopping from the Source engine, which may appeal to experienced players. While the portal mechanics add an interesting layer of interaction, the current tutorials may not adequately prepare new players for the game's complexity, suggesting a steep learning curve. Overall, the game shows promise for both niche and casual audiences, especially with potential future improvements.
- “Very fun and challenging game, love the mechanics, and the music is a nice vibe.”
- “A lot of freedom and interesting mechanics.”
- “The portal mechanics work extremely well, and overall these aspects combined together to create a brand new experience!”
- “Not gameplay anymore.”
- “This game behaves almost identically to bhopping in the Source engine, so anyone familiar with the mechanics from those games would have a very easy time getting into Jumping Jax.”
- “They explained the controls and objectives well enough, but the mechanics themselves are so intricate that it would take many hours of practice before you could beat some of the other levels.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with players appreciating the modern visuals and nostalgic elements. While some users report satisfactory performance even on low settings, there is an expectation for further polish and enhancement as the game progresses through early access. The aesthetic, featuring a black, white, and color palette, is particularly praised alongside the accompanying music.
- “Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “I like the black, white, and colors aesthetic, and the music is really neat.”
- “It's early access, so I expect a decent amount of polish down the line in terms of visuals and polish, but it's got the movement mechanics down to a tee so far.”
- “Fast game with modern-day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “This brings the nostalgia back but with way better visuals.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a lack of clarity regarding the game's story, with some users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, the narrative seems to be a point of confusion rather than a strong element of the game.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its enjoyable vibe, complementing the fun and challenging mechanics, while the aesthetic of black, white, and colors enhances the overall experience.
- “Very fun and challenging game, love the mechanics, and the music is a nice vibe.”
- “I like the black, white, and colors aesthetic to it and the music is really neat.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users are requesting better optimization for the game to enhance performance on lower-end PCs.
- “I appreciate the continuous updates that enhance performance on lower-end PCs.”
- “The optimization efforts have made a significant difference in gameplay smoothness.”
- “It's great to see the developers focusing on making the game accessible for players with weaker hardware.”
- “I only ask for improved performance on weaker PCs.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end systems, which is frustrating.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The stability of the game is noted to be somewhat lacking, particularly with the portal mechanics, which exhibit bugs. However, users are willing to overlook these issues as the game is still in early access.
- “The portal mechanics are quite buggy, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The game is still in early access, but the stability issues are hard to overlook.”
- “There are frequent glitches that make the gameplay frustrating at times.”