LumbearJack
- June 14, 2022
- FinalBoss Games
- 2h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"LumbearJack" is a single-player comedy arcade game where you play as Jack, a bear with an axe, on a mission to restore nature with the help of animal friends. Chop through puzzles in various locations, tinker with the environment, and save animal friends to take down the evil corporation threatening the forest. A portion of every sale goes to planting trees through Ecologi. The game takes about 2 hours to beat.
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Reviews
- The game features adorable graphics and a charming art style, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- It delivers a wholesome message about environmentalism and provides a fun, light-hearted experience with simple controls and easy-to-understand objectives.
- Players find the gameplay satisfying and engaging, with a variety of mechanics and the ability to unlock achievements, making it a delightful casual game.
- The game is quite short, typically taking around 2 hours to complete, which some players feel does not justify the price.
- Gameplay can become repetitive, with many levels following a similar structure and lacking significant challenge.
- Some players experienced minor bugs and issues with controls, particularly with camera angles and interactions, which detracted from the overall experience.
- gameplay23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and charm, featuring enjoyable mechanics like slapping and smashing, which provide a fun experience despite being somewhat repetitive and easy. While the game is visually appealing and offers a light-hearted atmosphere, it is notably short, averaging around 2 hours, which may leave some players wanting more. Overall, it delivers a pleasant, albeit brief, gaming experience that is particularly accessible for younger audiences.
“The characters are so cute, the gameplay is very neat, and everything about it is charming in a way like none other.”
“The gameplay is simple and quick for younger players to pick up and go.”
“The game is short (about 2 - 2.5 hours), but the animation is fantastic, the characters are adorable, and the gameplay is equal parts chill & humorously absurd.”
“It is a very cute looking game, but the gameplay is rather repetitive and the difficulty is easy.”
“Gameplay lasts an average of 2 hours, and it's super repetitive with little to no actual exciting story.”
“A very fun simple game that knows exactly what it wants to do and sets out to do it, however it's incredibly short, far too short, I want way more out of the game than I got. For £10 and only 2 hours of gameplay, that wasn't enough for me.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and simplistic art style, which is described as colorful, cozy, and reminiscent of other beloved titles like Donut County and Katamari Damacy. Players appreciate the cute character designs, such as the adorable bear, and the overall engaging visual presentation that complements the game's fun and relaxing gameplay. The lower-poly graphics and cheerful aesthetics contribute to a satisfying and enjoyable experience without the need for high-end visuals.
“I really love the art/graphic style; I don't know what it's called, but the bear is so cute with his little jiggly nose.”
“The graphics were impressive, and the gameplay was smooth and engaging.”
“The charming lower-poly graphics add to the style, and at times I got the same amusement with the art direction as I did the first time I played Katamari Damacy.”
“It's colorful, and its art style reminds me of the game Donut County (another simple fun game with puzzles).”
“Sort of cozy with a simple art style and practically no text or spoken word.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as fun, lovely, and centered around themes of redemption and anti-deforestation, presented in a simple, wordless format. However, some players note that the narrative lacks depth and excitement, with gameplay feeling repetitive and offering little in terms of a compelling plot. Overall, while the story has its charm, it may not satisfy those seeking a more engaging narrative experience.
“From the art style being cozy, the story being fun, and the sounds being hilarious, this game has it all.”
“And the whole concept and story was fun and lovely.”
“This game is very calm and nice, and tells a wonderful story.”
“It's simple and doesn't use words for its plot and instruction.”
“Gameplay lasts an average of 2 hours, and it's super repetitive with little to no actual exciting story.”
“Brief synopsis of story: a story about redemption, anti-deforestation, and pimp slaps.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is consistently described as adorable and wholesome, with players expressing joy and affection for its charming aesthetics and positive message about environmental care. Reviewers highlight the emotional impact of its cuteness and overall feel-good experience, making it a delightful choice for those seeking uplifting gameplay.
“A wholesome and rather adorable game where you play as a bear cleaning pollution.”
“This game has all the right charm and wholesome vibes throughout each stage.”
“A lovely little game with a wholesome message.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its charming and humorous elements, featuring funny animal interactions, whimsical character designs, and a lighthearted story that encourages exploration without text. Players appreciate the absurdity of certain gameplay mechanics, such as "slapping humans into good people," and find the overall experience to be both cozy and entertaining, despite its short duration of about 2-2.5 hours.
“From the art style being cozy, the story being fun, and the sounds being hilarious, this game has it all.”
“The game is short (about 2 - 2.5 hours), but the animation is fantastic, the characters are adorable, and the gameplay is equal parts chill & humorously absurd.”
“The music was very fitting, the characters were funny designed (loved how everything moved), gameplay was easy to understand and execute.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent production values and fitting tone, complementing the charming art style and gameplay. Reviewers appreciate its cheerful nature and how it enhances the overall personality of the game, contributing to a delightful and engaging experience.
“Great production values, amazing animation, tons of personality, great controls, excellent music.”
“The music was very fitting, the characters were funny designed (loved how everything moved), gameplay was easy to understand and execute.”
“The game is simplistic with a very charming art style and music, while spreading a good little message.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable and rewarding, with many appreciating the varied gameplay that keeps it from feeling tedious. The pursuit of achievements adds to the excitement, making the grinding feel purposeful rather than burdensome.
“Grinding achievements: no”
“The gameplay was surprisingly varied & never boring or grindy.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game exhibits some stability issues, with certain areas feeling buggy and presenting challenges in interaction.
“Some areas felt a bit buggy and difficult to interact with.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
