Neko Ghost, Jump!
- January 11, 2022
- Burgos Games
Get on SteamIn "Neko Ghost, Jump!", play as Nekoman and rescue your bride-to-be and family from Space Dog Pirates in this 2D/3D side-scrolling adventure. Switch perspectives to overcome obstacles, tackle challenging boss fights, and explore 40 levels across 8 biomes. With hundreds of customization options, leaderboards, and Razer Chroma RGB support, embark on this fun-loving journey filled with excitement and challenge.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and cute characters, making it visually appealing and enjoyable for players of all ages.
- The 2D/3D mechanics provide a unique and fun gameplay experience, especially for speedrunning enthusiasts.
- Despite being in Early Access, the game has a lot of potential and offers engaging platforming challenges that encourage replayability.
- The controls can feel overly sensitive and imprecise, leading to frustration during platforming sections.
- There are several bugs and issues, including softlocks during boss fights and a lack of clear tutorials or guidance.
- The story is confusing and lacks clarity, leaving players unsure of the narrative direction.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highlighted for its engaging 2D and 3D camera mechanics, which add a unique twist to the experience, although some players find the menu navigation cumbersome when using keyboard and mouse. The game features a catchy soundtrack and a challenging yet enjoyable combat system that requires players to "die" to engage with enemies, reminiscent of classic GameCube titles. Overall, while the 2D-3D swap mechanic may take some getting used to, it is generally well-received for its fun and challenging gameplay.
“I still recommend this game though, it has a catchy soundtrack and a fun core mechanic of changing between 2D and 3D (even when it's kind of hard to get used to). It's also fun how you have to freaking die (not literally, just become a ghost) to fight enemies.”
“Adore the art style and love the gameplay. I haven't gotten to the second boss, but the first one is tough enough for me to love it; good challenge but not infuriatingly hard.”
“The 2D to 3D mechanic I thought I was going to hate, but it becomes important, and playing around with it to see if you can speed up your runs is enjoyable.”
“When you play with keyboard and mouse, it is very annoying to have to interact with the menus using the mouse when you don't use it in gameplay. All menus should be usable with the keyboard only.”
“The first thing I noticed, even before playing, was how much this game reminds me of the old games on GameCube with its mechanics.”
“The 2D to 3D mechanic I thought I was going to hate, but it becomes important, and playing around with it to see if you can speed up your runs is interesting.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is described as confusing, particularly during the opening cut-scene, leaving players puzzled about its direction. However, some users express anticipation for how the narrative unfolds and appreciate elements like the inclusion of cats, indicating a mix of intrigue and enjoyment despite the initial confusion.
“I'm looking forward to finishing the rest and seeing how the story plays out, and then trying to find some neat paths to get some better times.”
“My daughter loves the kitties and the story is cool.”
“The story (if there is one) is one of the most confusing aspects as me and a friend watched in complete confusion over the opening cut-scene.”
“What story?”
“The story (if there is one) is one of the most confusing aspects as me and a friend watched in complete confusion over the opening cut-scene.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their clean and polished visuals, featuring a bright and fun art style that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the smooth performance and engaging character and level designs, contributing to an overall enjoyable aesthetic.
“Adore the art style and love the gameplay. I haven't gotten to the second boss, but the first one is tough enough for me to love it. Good challenge but not infuriatingly hard.”
“Clean and polished visuals, runs very smoothly, bright and fun character and level designs!”
“Very smooth visuals.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is highlighted as catchy and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the fun background tracks that complement the unique gameplay mechanics, including the transition between 2D and 3D perspectives.
“I still recommend this game though, it has a catchy soundtrack and a fun core mechanic of changing between 2D and 3D (even when it's kind of hard to get used to). It's also fun how you have to freaking die (not literally, just become a ghost) to fight enemies.”
“Another thing that I have noticed is the fun background music that is playing.”
“Music to the ears.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability, particularly through its engaging platforming mechanics and the inclusion of collectibles and combat challenges that encourage players to revisit levels for full completion. The village setting enhances this potential, making it a compelling experience for players seeking to explore and achieve 100% completion.
“Overall, a nice little platformer that has great replayability and potential, especially with the village!”
“Collectibles and fighting add to the replayability with the required paw completion for certain challenges.”
