Sammy Jukes: Twin Lakes

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Sammy Jukes: Twin Lakes is a single player open world puzzle game with drama, mystery, thriller and comedy themes. It was developed by Wamill and was released on September 19, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Detective Sammy Jukes is the man on the job when an anti-oil activist is reported missing in a small town on the new oil pipeline route. Talk to witnesses, shovel through evidence, wrestle with the wolves and chase after chickens to find the truth in this first-person open-world adventure game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The story is engaging and filled with intriguing twists, making the investigation enjoyable.
The voice acting is well done, and the quirky characters add charm and humor to the game.
Exploration is a highlight, with a well-designed map and the inclusion of a dog companion that provides hints.

The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
NPCs are often static and lack movement, making the town feel empty and lifeless.
Graphics and animations are underwhelming, with some characters exhibiting janky movements and poor facial expressions.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a compelling detective narrative centered around an average detective investigating a missing woman in a small town, featuring multiple endings based on player choices. While the plot is engaging with intriguing twists and character-driven storytelling, some players noted issues with animations and immersion. Overall, the narrative successfully hooks players, making it a worthwhile experience despite minor flaws.
- “The story is very interesting; there are multiple ways to get to the solution and different endings based on the choices made. The replayability is a bit low, but it's there, mostly if you want to see the other endings or try to solve the case by following different leads.”
- “For a debut entry into the adventure-RPG space by Wamill, it delivers a compelling mix of mystery, exploration, and character-driven storytelling.”
- “Overall, Sammy Jukes Twin Lakes had its flaws, but the story, twists, and occasional surprises made it a worthwhile experience.”
- “The world itself and the story is interesting enough to get you hooked. It's a simple detective story initially, go to a small town and find a missing person, and the bulk of the gameplay is talking to people and looking for clues. However, it's hard to enjoy and immerse yourself in a game like this with janky animations and strange facial expressions of characters who just can't keep eye contact for some reason, making them all look incredibly silly at times.”
- “So, the story set-up is an anti-oil activist, Tammy Taylor, who goes missing while protesting the big oil coming into Twin Lakes, buying up as much land as possible and building a pipeline through the town.”
- “For some fetch quests and to speak with everyone about everything, you have to run a lot, but at least there are some fast travel spots to save you some miles.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as generic, unpolished, and underwhelming, particularly in terms of the sparse environments. While some players found the overall aesthetic appealing and sufficient for immersion, others noted technical issues and glitches that detracted from the experience. Overall, the visuals are considered passable but not impressive, especially given the game's price point.
- “While the overall aesthetic is appealing, the world can sometimes feel static.”
- “Overall, the graphics and sound aren't my favorite, but are still sufficient for getting immersed in the game (my comments are more nitpicks than anything).”
- “The graphics are great with really beautiful scenery and weather.”
- “The graphics are just okay and the setting of all the houses you visit are sparse, cookie-cutter type places.”
- “The game launched with some glitches for me, and I had to dial down the graphics to keep things running smoothly.”
- “I found the graphics to be a bit generic and unpolished.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a standout feature, characterized by funny and diverse characters, hilarious dialogue, and amusing voice acting that often plays on rural American stereotypes. Players report a consistent laugh throughout their playthroughs, appreciating the blend of dark and lighthearted humor, despite the game's overall simplicity. The janky animations also contribute to the comedic experience, making it an enjoyable aspect of the game.
- “I had a fun time playing this; the dialogue is quite funny at times, and the slightly janky animations get a good laugh too.”
- “It's genuinely funny even as the game is also kind of stupid.”
- “There is a wicked sense of humor in this game, and it made me laugh out loud.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay focuses on investigative mechanics, primarily involving questioning characters and gathering clues in a semi-open world setting. While the point-and-click format and helpful visual indicators enhance the experience, some players find the auto-walking feature disorienting and criticize the janky animations and awkward character expressions, which detract from immersion. Overall, the game offers a unique detective story that captivates players despite its technical shortcomings.
- “The gameplay is really about questioning people and taking those leads to investigate further, get search warrants, etc. and here’s where the game is really good.”
- “The world itself and the story are interesting enough to get you hooked; it's a simple detective story initially, where you go to a small town and find a missing person. The bulk of the gameplay is talking to people and looking for clues, which I really like. It's a unique game and not many like it are out there.”
- “The auto-walking feature felt a bit nauseating at times, but otherwise, the gameplay was solid.”
- “Gameplay is simple point-and-click investigations, set in a semi-open world format.”
- “It's hard to enjoy and immerse yourself in a game like this with janky animations and strange facial expressions of characters who just can't keep eye contact for some reason, making them all look incredibly silly at times.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and soundtracks in the game are generally enjoyable and fit the mood well, providing a fun variety that keeps players engaged. However, some users noted issues with abrupt transitions between tracks, particularly when moving between different areas, which can be jarring. Overall, while the soundtrack is pleasant, the execution of sound transitions could use improvement.
- “The music tracks in this game are all fun, and there are enough of them to never really get bored.”
- “The soundtrack is very pleasant and fits the mood, though the mayor has some pretty weird music taste lol.”
- “Music and soundtracks sounded nice!”
- “The music sometimes stops abruptly when you wander around the area, which is a bit weird.”
- “I found that there tends to be a lot of pretty jarring cuts in sound though (e.g., walking out of a building causes the building soundtrack to abruptly switch to the 'outside' soundtrack).”
- “I found that there tends to be a lot of pretty jarring cuts in sound though (e.g., walking out of a building causes the building soundtrack to abruptly switch to the 'outside' soundtrack).”
optimization
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The game suffers from noticeable optimization issues, leading to occasional lag that disrupts gameplay, particularly during critical moments. Reviewers emphasize the need for performance improvements to enhance the overall experience and polish.
- “With improvements to performance and livelier NPC behavior, it could easily reach a higher level of polish.”
- “The game needs better optimization as it can be a little laggy at times.”
- “That said, performance issues occasionally get in the way.”
- “Lag during key moments can be frustrating and breaks the flow of the experience, pointing to a need for better optimization.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly due to the extensive walking between objectives before unlocking fast travel points, which alleviates some of the frustration. While there are enjoyable elements, the repetitive nature of navigation can detract from the overall experience.
- “Once I discovered fast travel points, navigating became much less of a chore, but until then, it involved a lot of tedious walking.”
- “While I loved parts of the experience, I did find the walking back and forth between objectives a bit tedious.”
replayability
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The game offers moderate replayability due to its intriguing story and multiple endings influenced by player choices, encouraging players to explore different paths and solutions. However, some users feel that the overall replay value is somewhat limited.
- “The story is very interesting, with multiple ways to reach a solution and different endings based on the choices made. While the replayability is somewhat limited, it exists primarily for those who want to explore alternate endings or solve the case by following different leads.”
- “The story is very interesting, with multiple ways to reach a solution and different endings based on the choices made. However, the replayability is a bit low, primarily limited to seeing the other endings or trying to solve the case by following different leads.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to replay it. The choices feel more like variations on a theme rather than truly different paths.”
- “While the game offers some branching narratives, the lack of significant changes in gameplay mechanics makes replaying it feel redundant.”
stability
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The game experienced initial glitches at launch, prompting some users to reduce graphics settings to improve stability and performance.
- “The game launched with some glitches for me, and I had to dial down the graphics to keep things running smoothly.”