JumpJet Rex

A great speedrunner that does the little things right and plays to a certain style of charm.

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JumpJet Rex is a dinosaur-themed action platformer game. Players control Rex, a jetpack-wearing dinosaur, as he blasts through levels, avoids obstacles, and battles enemies. With hand-crafted levels and a variety of challenges, JumpJet Rex offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of the platformer genre.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 379 reviews

music48 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

JumpJet Rex features tight and responsive controls, making it enjoyable to navigate through levels.
The game offers a charming retro aesthetic with colorful graphics and a catchy soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
There is a good balance of challenge and accessibility, allowing both casual players and speedrunners to find enjoyment in the game.

The difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, particularly the final level, which can be frustrating for players.
Some players have reported bugs and glitches, particularly with controller support and level design.
The game can feel repetitive as players may need to replay levels multiple times to achieve all stars and unlock new content.

music
96 mentions
50 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in "Jump Jet Rex" is widely praised for its energetic and nostalgic chiptune style, effectively complementing the game's retro aesthetic and fast-paced gameplay. While many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, some note that certain tracks can be repetitive or less memorable. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal, making it a delightful addition for fans of the genre.
- “The soundtrack consists of well-crafted true-to-hardware chiptune, which is admirable, fitting, and sounds great.”
- “Jumpjet Rex is an amazing game with a magnificent soundtrack and a perfect old-school feel.”
- “The graphics and art are absolutely charming and include just the right amount of retro, with some fantastic and appropriate music to match.”
- “The soundtrack is downright filthy.”
- “The music is... lackluster.”
- “They're simply mediocre at best, and if a glitch occurred that would have muted the music, I probably wouldn't have minded.”
gameplay
78 mentions
37 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Jumpjet Rex is characterized by its unique mechanics centered around rocket boots, allowing for infinite jumps and fast-paced movement through 2D levels. Players appreciate the fluid controls and engaging level design, though some express frustration with the steep difficulty curve and the requirement for speedrunning and no-death runs to progress. Overall, the game combines nostalgic retro aesthetics with challenging yet enjoyable platforming, making it a fun experience for players who enjoy skill-based gameplay.
- “The gameplay is tons of fun and it can be very challenging when you are trying to get all the stars throughout the game.”
- “Jumpjet Rex is a great 2D retro style platformer, with great music, great levels, and fun gameplay.”
- “Gameplay has a really good flow to it, and I love the art and soundtrack.”
- “Game seems decent, but playing with a controller is impossible as the controls randomly switch around mid-gameplay.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay isn't good enough to justify playing all the levels several times to get enough stars to actually continue through the entire game.”
- “The game mechanics and level designs are decent enough, but the stages aren’t terribly pretty and are pretty bare-bones functional, as is typical in such retro games.”
graphics
73 mentions
38 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of Jumpjet Rex are characterized by a nostalgic 2D retro pixel art style reminiscent of classic games from the SNES and NES eras, which many players find charming and appealing. While some reviews note that the visuals can feel dated or mediocre, others appreciate the colorful aesthetics and customization options, highlighting the game's ability to evoke fond memories of childhood gaming. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, fitting the game's playful tone and enhancing the overall experience.
- “The graphics are very nostalgic, there's plenty of customization options for your dino and the controls are really good and fluid once you get the hang of it.”
- “The graphics and art are absolutely charming and include just the right amount of retro, with some fantastic and appropriate music to match.”
- “Jumpjet Rex managed to both bring a new fun platforming experience while hitting all the old platforming nostalgia that you'd want from this kind of hand-eye coordination challenging platformer with rad retro feel graphics and polished clean mechanics with a great soundtrack to match.”
- “The game supports 4K graphics... yet uses ugly retro pixel 'art' instead of contemporary graphics.”
- “What the game suffers from is being mediocre when it comes to visuals.”
- “So although the game is very aesthetically pleasing, that minor detail makes it unplayable, in my opinion.”
story
30 mentions
20 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The story in "Jumpjet Rex" is described as short, simple, and somewhat generic, primarily serving as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a central focus. While some players appreciate its humorous and cute elements reminiscent of retro platformers, others find it lacking depth and coherence. Overall, the narrative is seen as a lighthearted addition that complements the game's mechanics rather than a driving force.
- “I liked the NES-style story cards, and wish there had been more because the developers did a great job with them.”
- “Jumpjet Rex is a 2D platformer that puts you in control of a rocket boot-wearing T-Rex on a mission to save the world from an incoming asteroid.”
- “The story is not to be taken seriously, but it is very funny and cute.”
- “A few plot points come up as you progress, but the story doesn't really carry through or pertain to the game.”
- “There is little story, and the game does seem to become really repetitive after a while.”
- “The story is also pretty generic and serves basically only to get the game started.”
replayability
15 mentions
67 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The game offers exceptional replayability, particularly for completionists and those seeking challenges, with features like split-screen co-op, online leaderboards, and various collectibles that encourage repeated playthroughs. Players appreciate the variable difficulty and diverse challenges, which enhance the overall experience and keep them engaged long after completing the main content. Overall, it is highly regarded for its replay value, making it a standout in the retro platformer genre.
- “This game has a lot of replay value, especially if you are a completionist.”
- “Online time-attack leaderboards ensure that there's always a time to beat, propelling the replay value to phenomenal levels.”
- “Great fun with a lot of replayability and variable difficulty/challenges.”
- “Replayability - will I feel like playing through the levels again?”
- “There aren’t a lot of negative points to JumpJet Rex, and while it could do with a bit of polish, I think what is offered currently is extremely solid if you’re into fast-paced platforming with a winning aesthetic and a ton of replayability.”
- “And lastly, there are collectibles, which just add to replayability.”
grinding
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the optional grind for achievements and customization, others criticize it for being tedious and artificially difficult, particularly in later stages. Despite the grind, many agree that the game mechanics are well-designed, making the overall experience enjoyable, though some feel that certain challenges could be more engaging.
- “The grinding in this game is engaging and rewarding, making each session feel productive.”
- “I love how the grind leads to meaningful progression, keeping me motivated to play.”
- “The game strikes a perfect balance with grinding, ensuring it feels satisfying rather than tedious.”
- “Rather than letting the game sprawl out on its own and have these as fun challenges for those folks who enjoy that grindy nonsense, they gate off their game behind artificially induced difficulty.”
- “It takes a long time to find enough money for all customization unlocks, meaning the game is somewhat grindy.”
- “The last few stages (and the very last one, most especially) do an agonizingly good job of disrupting this recipe, being both several orders of magnitude more challenging and tedious.”
optimization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is criticized for its bland level design and controls that are not well-suited for time trials, impacting overall performance. While the gameplay involves responsive jumping and air dashing, the engine's performance issues hinder the experience, affecting how players are graded and rewarded in the game.
- “Jumpjet Rex is a level runner, or rather 'jetpacker', where your performance is graded in 'stars' as you try to beat the levels.”
- “Gameplay is a quick, responsive jumping and air dashing to race through well-designed levels; better performance rewards more stars used to unlock further levels.”
- “The level design feels bland overall and the controls are workable, but not optimized for time trials.”
- “Based on the overall performance in the level you are to complete.”
- “One main problem is its performance.”
humor
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as cute and fun, with a lighthearted story that shouldn't be taken seriously. Players appreciate the funny elements throughout, including customization options that range from amusing to intimidating, enhancing the overall enjoyable experience.
- “Humor is cute and fun.”
- “The story is not to be taken seriously, but it is very funny and cute.”
- “It has basically everything you would want in a retro platformer for PC: amazing gameplay, high replay value, really cool hub-world, funny and cute story, great mechanics, controller support, and graphics options.”
stability
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with no significant glitches reported. However, players note that while the core gameplay is challenging and requires precise timing, boss fights can feel sluggish and occasionally buggy, leading to some frustration.
- “No glitches, just pure timing and trying again and again.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on strategy rather than technical issues.”
- “This fast moving action, however, does not translate as well to the boss fights, which are sluggish, bland, and occasionally buggy.”
- “Admittedly, as an adult, it's not my favorite, as it can be frustrating at times, particularly when attempting to obtain some treasures in the game, though it is due to a legitimate toughness as opposed to any glitches or nigh-impossible fake difficulty.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is somewhat lacking, as players express a desire for more wholesome graphics to enhance their experience. While the gameplay involves engaging levels, the overall emotional impact could be improved with a more uplifting visual style.
character development
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its engaging boss designs and the ability to customize characters, which also pays homage to older games, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I loved the boss designs and the ability to customize your character, along with the subtle homage to older games in terms of character design and other elements.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to shape their heroes in unique ways that reflect their personal playstyle.”
- “Each character feels distinct and evolves throughout the game, making the journey of growth and transformation truly engaging.”