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Jumpman

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58%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, story
79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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PCCommodore C64Atari 8 BitWiiWindowsApple IIMs Dos
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Jumpman is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Epyx, Inc. and was released on November 19, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Jumpman is a platform game written by Randy Glover and released by Epyx in 1983. Originally developed for the Atari 8-bit family, versions were also released for the Commodore 64, Apple II, IBM PC, and ColecoVision.

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Jumpman is a nostalgic classic that brings back fond memories for many players, especially those who enjoyed it on the Commodore 64.
  • The game features imaginative level design with unique challenges that keep gameplay interesting.
  • The C64 version is praised for its solid performance and is considered superior to the DOS version.
  • The DOS version has significant control issues and bugs that detract from the overall experience.
  • Players have reported frustrating gameplay due to unresponsive controls and a lack of proper exit options.
  • The game is criticized for not being a clean copy, with some users experiencing crashes and other technical problems.
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been criticized for being unappealing, with users specifically mentioning a repetitive beep sound that detracts from the overall experience while exploring.

    • “The worst part is the music when you run around.”
    • “The beep sound is annoying and detracts from the experience.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the C64 version is praised for its visual and design quality, though players have encountered random issues leading to unexpected deaths. Overall, it is considered a significant addition to the early history of gaming, with strong gameplay mechanics and concepts.

    • “All in all, it's a good addition to the early history of gameplay, with gameplay, game design, and game concept in good ranking.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users note that the graphics are reminiscent of older systems, with some expressing disappointment in the lack of modern features like a quit option. The visuals are described as 1080p CGA graphics, suggesting a retro aesthetic that may not meet contemporary expectations.

    • “Even the graphics were better on that cool machine!”
    • “Imagine an Apple IIe version with no quit option, best graphics option 1080p CGA graphics.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is perceived as potentially fabricated by the parents, suggesting a disconnect between the narrative and the player's experience, particularly due to the distracting gameplay sounds.

    • “However, having played it again now, I wonder if the story of my sister was concocted by parents hopelessly annoyed by the grating sounds emanating from gameplay.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been criticized, with users feeling that it falls short compared to other well-optimized classic releases, making it not worth the effort for players.

    • “But for now, with so many well-optimized classic game releases out there, this one just isn't worth the hassle.”
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Jumpman is a simulation game.

Jumpman is available on PC, Windows, Commodore C64, Atari 8 Bit and others.

Jumpman was released on November 19, 2020.

Jumpman was developed by Epyx, Inc..

Jumpman has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Jumpman is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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