Jumps
- March 31, 2017
- Kiwiforge
- 16h median play time
Get on Steam"Jumps" is a single-player racing game with fast-paced first-person platforming action. Your goal is to finish each of the 60 levels across 6 unique worlds within a specific time limit, while also managing a limited number of jumps per level. Exciting new game mechanics, such as trampolines, cannons, and rocket jumping, are introduced in each world, adding an extra layer of challenge and fun. The game boasts impressive visuals, smooth gameplay, and a wonderful music score.
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Reviews
- Fun core gameplay with smooth controls and a fast-paced experience, making it enjoyable for casual play and speedrunning.
- Visually appealing with crisp graphics and a good soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Affordable price point for the amount of content and enjoyment it provides, making it a great value for players.
- Level design can feel uninspired at times, with some levels lacking creativity and challenge.
- Short playtime, with many players completing the game quickly and feeling it lacks replayability.
- Technical issues reported on certain systems, leading to frustration for some players trying to get the game to run properly.
- music31 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and catchiness, enhancing the overall experience with a variety of tracks that suit different levels. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to create a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play while listening to their own music. Many reviewers express a desire for additional soundtrack content, highlighting the music as a standout feature that complements the game's smooth gameplay and charming visuals.
“Beautiful, simple presentation, tight controls, excellent music, and just an all-around wonderful grasp on what makes games like these fun.”
“The gameplay is super smooth, and the soundtrack is bangin.”
“The music feels perfect for every area and the levels are well made.”
“I wouldn't mind an OST DLC.”
“Someone please link me to this game's soundtrack!!!”
“Even the music gets your adrenaline going.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a fun and relaxing core experience, featuring a unique jump mechanic that encourages strategic thinking. Players appreciate the smooth controls and the introduction of new elements in each level, making it a refreshing 3D platform parkour game. While some mechanics may feel inconsistent, the overall experience is enjoyable and suitable for casual play, with a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of classic titles.
“However, it isn't punishing, and it's chill enough that even if you aren't going to grind levels hundreds of times to get just a bit faster, you'll still love the gameplay that jumps has to offer.”
“The unique jump mechanic makes you think slightly differently in order to make longer jumps and limits you so your chosen path still has to be smart.”
“Every level adds something new to the gameplay which makes it unique and fun to play.”
“Gameplay: very basic, relaxing, very calm.”
“The key mechanic of the game is that you physically can't jump unless you pick up a token which allows you to do a single jump.”
“I know I have 16 hours in this game, that's leaving it on, not my gameplay.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics in Jumps are described as crisp, simple, and effective, contributing to the game's unique aesthetic. Players appreciate the smooth controls and the ability to run the game on low-end machines without sacrificing visual quality. Overall, the visuals are well-received, complementing the fast-paced gameplay and catchy soundtrack.
“Jumps is a fun game with especially crisp graphics and is fast-paced.”
“The visuals are actually really good and controls are smooth as butter to be honest.”
“Although the graphics are quite simple, they look good and fit perfectly.”
“I finally got a Radeon RX 580 GPU and now the game actually starts, but it didn't at all on my NVIDIA GTX 460 or my laptop's integrated graphics; same thing, no starting at all.”
“It's a very relaxed game in my opinion, but the indie graphics with the visible issues are a massive failure in my eyes.”
“It supports very low graphics settings, but the visuals are lacking, making it feel outdated even on low-end machines.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its simple yet effective art style, which enhances the overall experience and is easy for players to engage with.
“The art is simple but atmospheric and easy to read.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever level design that becomes increasingly amusing as players progress, with a playful nod to the challenge of shaving time off their best scores. The lighthearted tone is complemented by the game's aesthetic and music, contributing to an addictive experience.
“Nice game design and dynamics, and levels get more complicated and funny towards the end.”
“I think it's going to take me like a week to shave 114 seconds (stop laughing) off my best time to unlock the next level... love the low poly look and music... super addictive!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly even on low-end machines thanks to support for very low graphics settings. Players appreciate the balance between visual quality and performance.
“It's a beautiful game that runs smoothly!”
“It supports very low graphics settings, so it runs smoothly even on low-end machines.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, running smoothly even on low-end hardware, which enhances the overall enjoyable and challenging experience.
“Great game, lots of fun, challenging, looks awesome, and runs great on my low-end laptop! 10/10!”
“The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense action sequences, which is impressive.”
“I've experienced no crashes or bugs, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
