Jumps

About

"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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Play Modes

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

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 227 reviews

music33 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging parkour gameplay with smooth controls and a unique jumping mechanic that requires collecting jump tokens.
Visually appealing with a minimalist art style and an excellent soundtrack that enhances the gaming experience.
Challenging yet accessible levels that encourage speedrunning and replayability, making it a great time-killer.

Short playtime, with many players completing the game in under two hours, leading to concerns about value for money.
Some levels have frustrating design elements, such as difficult-to-see jump tokens and inconsistent physics, which can hinder gameplay.
Lack of content and features like a level editor or workshop support, which limits long-term engagement and creativity.

music
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
29%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and catchy nature, enhancing the overall gameplay experience and providing a relaxing backdrop. While most tracks are well-received, a few are considered bland, which can detract from the enjoyment during repetitive play. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong point, with many players expressing a desire for additional music content or DLC.
- “Music is fantastic and really makes the game alive.”
- “The music feels perfect for every area and the levels are well made.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing, specifically made for the game, and fits in with the retro, speedrun theme.”
- “The soundtrack is varied, but limited, and fitting for the genre, but as with the visual style it is very much hit-or-miss.”
- “While it does have a varied soundtrack, if you are stuck on a level and have to restart it multiple times, the limited soundtrack will get repetitive and annoying.”
- “Apart from the music, there's basically no audio design to speak of, so let's talk about the tracks.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
47%
10%
The graphics of "Jumps" are characterized by a minimalistic yet appealing low-poly art style that effectively complements its fast-paced gameplay. Players appreciate the crisp visuals and unique aesthetic, particularly the retro vaporwave themes, although some have noted issues with visibility when elements blend into the environment. Overall, the game runs smoothly on various hardware, making it accessible while maintaining a visually pleasing experience.
- “Jumps is a fun game with especially crisp graphics and is fast-paced.”
- “Jumps is a very minimalistic game in the graphics department, but what's there is very pleasing to look at.”
- “Graphically, the game looks good and the soundtrack is upbeat and very catchy.”
- “Just like I said in the graphics section, it's quite annoying when the arrows blend into the environments and you miss them until it's too late, but there is another issue.”
- “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.”
- “The menu is pretty simplistic, with a few graphical options and audio sliders, as well as mouse sensitivity.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
11%
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, particularly the unique jumping system that encourages strategic thinking and chaining moves together. Players appreciate the balance of challenge and relaxation, making it accessible for both casual gamers and those seeking a more intense experience. While some mechanics, like trampolines and cannons, may feel inconsistent, the overall smoothness and enjoyable soundtrack contribute to a satisfying gaming experience.
- “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.”
- “I love the jumping mechanics in this; when you figure out when to jump at the right time, it becomes very satisfying to chain together jumps and finish every level without letting go of 'W'.”
- “Every level adds something new to the gameplay, which makes it unique and fun to play.”
- “Gameplay feels very basic, relaxing, and 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.”
- “Now, after playing the game for about 45 minutes, it does have gameplay and physics similar to Clustertruck, but without the trucks.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, allowing it to run smoothly even on low-end PCs thanks to adjustable graphics settings. Built in Unity, it maintains a balance between performance and visual quality, ensuring a pleasant experience across a wide range of hardware.
- “Beautiful game that runs smoothly!”
- “It supports very low graphics settings, so it runs smoothly even on low-end machines.”
- “The game is made in Unity and is therefore well-optimized, ensuring it runs smoothly on most computers.”
- “The game is also optimized for low-end PCs, but it still struggles with performance issues.”
- “Despite being marketed as optimized for lower-end systems, I experienced significant lag and frame drops.”
- “The optimization feels half-baked; even on a decent setup, the game often stutters and crashes.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a narrative element, with many users expressing disappointment over the absence of a story to provide context for the gameplay and world traversal. Players desired a more engaging storyline to enhance their experience.
- “The game has no narrative element or story.”
- “I would personally have liked a reason why I am traversing the different worlds and the story behind them.”
- “Since there's no story, we're jumping straight to graphics.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Overall, the game offers a mix of replayability; while some users express concerns about a lack of replay value after completion, others highlight the potential for competition through leaderboards and the ability to improve completion times on all maps, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.
- “All maps are replayable, and you can improve your time on any completed map by redoing them faster.”
- “Very fun and lots of replay value.”
- “My only concern is there not being any replayability value to the game once completed, but if there are leaderboards for the times players have completed each level, it could allow for some fun competition with other users.”
- “All maps are replayable, and you are able to improve your time on any completed map by redoing them in a faster time.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever level design that becomes increasingly amusing as players progress, with a playful tone evident in the challenges, such as the lighthearted frustration of shaving time off scores. The combination of low poly visuals and engaging music further enhances the overall fun 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!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game emotionally engaging, as it allows them to connect deeply with the protagonist, enhancing their overall experience through immersive parkour mechanics.
- “This game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, making me feel deeply connected to the characters.”
- “The story was so moving that I found myself tearing up during key moments.”
- “I felt a profound sense of empathy for the protagonist's struggles and triumphs.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report high stability, noting that the game runs smoothly even on low-end hardware, contributing to an 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.”