Jumping Knight
- December 17, 2020
- Egutidze
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Get on itch.io StoreJumping Knight is a platformer game with a dark, atmospheric world and challenging levels. As a tiny knight, you must rescue your kidnapped princess from a strange monster using skill, timing, and clever thinking to overcome unique barriers. The game features eye-popping visuals, arcade levels, funny characters, and a cute story.
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Reviews
- The game features cute pixel art and a slightly challenging platforming experience that can be fun for a short playthrough.
- Jumping mechanics are tight and responsive, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
- It offers a quick and simple platforming run, making it suitable for players looking for a brief gaming session.
- The game is very short, typically completed in under an hour, which may not justify its price.
- It suffers from numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes and poor default keybindings that cannot be remapped.
- Sound effects are minimal and often annoying, detracting from the overall experience.
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's attempt at humor falls flat, with players finding the most amusing aspect to be the studio's decision to create NFTs of their own logo. Additionally, the poor quality of the sound effects unintentionally elicits laughter, contributing to a mixed reception of the game's comedic elements.
“The sound effects are dreadful, though, so bad they made me laugh out loud several times.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with users noting the absence of any significant soundtrack or sound effects, aside from minimal ambient bird noises, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Do you want a poorly made platformer that has no music or sounds except ambient bird noises?”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is criticized as being overly simplistic and lacking depth, described as a basic form of meta-commentary that fails to engage or entertain.
“The story is baby's first meta-commentary: boring without flavor.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by its striking macabre artwork, which enhances the overall experience, while the gameplay mechanics, particularly the jumping, are noted for their tightness and responsiveness.
“I love the macabre artwork and atmosphere, and the jumping feels tight and responsive.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their striking macabre artwork and immersive atmosphere, contributing to a visually engaging experience. Additionally, the tight and responsive jumping mechanics enhance the overall gameplay feel.
“I love the macabre artwork and atmosphere, and the jumping feels tight and responsive.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the gameplay is quick and enjoyable, making it an appealing choice for those seeking a fast-paced gaming experience.
“If you want quick and fun gameplay.”
