Save Jesus

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In "Save Jesus," players must protect Jesus and his friends from traps set by an evil impostor disguised as Caesar. By redirecting hazards like boulders, spikes, and fireballs, players work to kill Romans and complete 50 challenging levels. With physics-based puzzles, Steam achievements and trading cards, the game offers a unique blend of fantasy and historical elements. The goal is to find and destroy the impostor's time machine to save Jesus and preserve time itself.

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,154 reviews

story16 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and humorous take on a physics-based puzzle format, reminiscent of classic mobile games.
Players appreciate the unique concept of saving Jesus while navigating through various challenges and levels.
The game is considered a good value for its price, providing a few hours of entertainment with a lighthearted theme.

Many players find the physics mechanics inconsistent, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game is criticized for being repetitive, especially with achievements requiring multiple playthroughs of the same levels.
Some reviews mention that the game feels more like a mobile port than a fully developed PC game, lacking depth and complexity.

story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mix of humor and historical themes, centering around a time-traveling plot to save Jesus from various threats, including a comical antagonist attempting to alter biblical events. While some players appreciate the depth and emotional engagement of the narrative, others criticize its pacing and character development, noting that the story can feel rushed or simplistic at times. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a standout feature, with many players finding it both entertaining and thought-provoking, despite some inconsistencies in historical accuracy.
- “The story is crafted so well and you get to fall in love with all the dynamic characters throughout the beautifully written story.”
- “This game is an incredible masterpiece; the storytelling, the visuals, the character development, all absolutely stunning.”
- “A game that brings you the very finest story where you are betrayed, hunted, and sworn to death by a man disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, struggle past difficult traps and use your wit, cunning, and reaction time to use the evil impostor's weapons against him.”
- “Ultimately, the game is one I would recommend to anyone looking for games with no story and very strange gameplay, that are under one dollar.”
- “But the one thing that is obvious - the lack of any story.”
- “The storyline is actually inaccurate as fuck.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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The gameplay in "Save Jesus" is a mix of simple mechanics that gradually increase in complexity, offering a blend of physics-based puzzles and casual fun. While some players find it engaging and replayable, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth, with a few noting issues with pacing and physics. Overall, it provides a decent experience for casual gamers, though opinions on its quality vary significantly.
- “The gameplay is unlike anything I had seen.”
- “Gameplay is amazing, graphics are intense at times, and Jesus truly does ascend to heaven.”
- “Save Jesus is a dense and deep game in terms of puzzling mechanics, and the overwhelmingly massive creative environment has at once made that depth more intimidating, and in the long run, more rewarding.”
- “The gameplay is mediocre at best and the graphics are very poor, with simple puzzles that don't engage the player.”
- “The gameplay feels really weirdly paced, with my first playthrough split between blasting through most missions and struggling with timing on several others.”
- “The game is the perfect length for a casual gamer but may be too repetitive for players looking for 10+ hours of gameplay.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
65%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the simplistic and low-quality 2D art assets, particularly in the mobile version, which lacks substantial visual improvements. However, some players praise the graphics as colorful and aesthetically pleasing, highlighting moments of stunning visuals and clean presentations. Overall, while there are pockets of appreciation for the graphics, the consensus leans towards disappointment, especially for a PC game where higher standards are expected.
- “This game is an incredible masterpiece; the storytelling, the visuals, the character development, all absolutely stunning.”
- “Truly one of the masterpieces of our time; it is my firm belief that this game features some of the most stunning visuals ever seen as well as an incredible insight into the life of Christ himself.”
- “Comprehensive gameplay, outstanding graphics with audio made so well you might forget you're playing the game ties up a loosely connected symbolic view on religion and how it affects us in our daily lives.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the mobile app, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the mobile app, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
humor
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this puzzle game is described as a mix of dark and satirical elements, often revolving around religious themes and absurd scenarios, which some players find hilarious while others may find offensive. The game features sharp cartoon visuals and funny voiceovers, contributing to its lighthearted yet irreverent tone. Overall, it appeals to those with a good sense of humor, offering a fun and entertaining experience despite its short length.
- “Blasphemy has never been this funny!”
- “The presentation is clean with sharp cartoon visuals alongside very funny voice over jokes thrown in occasionally.”
- “Overall, 'save jesus' is a funny casual puzzle game that is worth a few hours of gameplay.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as relaxing and enjoyable, while others find it forgettable or reminiscent of stock music. A few highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, but there are also comments about it becoming repetitive over time. Overall, the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, though its impact varies among players.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The puzzles could be a little tricky, but you got the sweet soundtrack playing in the background; it's chill.”
- “Playing this game is like reading a book, meanwhile it has abundant illustrations and lifelike characters, and wonderful professional character voices and melodious background music make you personally 'be there'.”
- “The music sounds like stock music which, to be fair, I didn't expect anything more from a $0.59 game on sale.”
- “If there is music, I can’t remember it, which goes to show about the music, but the sound effects were exceptionally stock.”
- “I won't say anything about the music, because it gets old quickly; as for the sound effects, they're okay.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often requiring multiple playthroughs of the same content to achieve 100% completion. While some appreciate the challenge and satisfaction of grinding for achievements, many express frustration with the excessive repetition and lack of variety, leading to a diminished enjoyment of the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Getting all the achievements isn't impossible, but damn, it requires way too much grinding. I won't be playing this again anytime soon.”
- “To get all the achievements in this game, you have to play through every single tedious level 7 times.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game elicits a wide range of powerful emotions, from joy to deep sorrow, often leaving players in tears due to its compelling narrative and relatable characters. Many reviewers highlight the emotional impact of key moments, with some describing it as a transformative experience that resonates on a personal level. Overall, it stands out in 2022 for its ability to evoke such strong feelings, making it a memorable and impactful experience.
- “This game has made me feel many emotions which most games in 2022 can't offer, but let me tell you, this game will leave you wanting more with its thrilling story, challenging puzzles, and lovable characters.”
- “The ending made me cry.”
- “Made me cry tears of joy that we have finally come so far in our human evolution to create something as beautiful as this.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to those seeking to unlock all achievements. However, some players find it highly enjoyable and replayable due to its engaging gameplay and emotionally impactful ending.
- “The ending of the game drove me to tears due to how well it was written, and don't get me started on the gameplay: Save Jesus manages to be one of the most replayable and fun games of our generation.”
- “The game does not have much replay value unless aiming for all the achievements.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied endings makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Save Jesus" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting its origins as a mobile app rather than a genuine PC game. While the game features no microtransactions, it is perceived as a shallow experience primarily aimed at profit rather than quality.
- “Get it if you like puzzles, weapon customization (no microtransactions) and save/kill Jesus achievements.”
- “Save Jesus is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. This is a bit of a joke mobile app based on the theme of saving Jesus from the Romans, but there was at least a half-hearted effort to make a shallow game out of the premise.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews suggest that while individual performances, like James Caviezel's, are noteworthy, the film's optimization is not primarily focused on these elements; instead, it emphasizes a broader narrative impact and technical execution.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the storytelling and visuals impressive, others feel that many characters lack depth and meaningful growth throughout the narrative.
- “This game is an incredible masterpiece; the storytelling, the visuals, and the character development are all absolutely stunning.”
- “The game disappointed me in terms of character development and artificial intelligence. There are many interesting characters, but only a few of them have depth and evolve throughout the story. The AI feels very outdated.”
- “Character development is lacking; most characters feel one-dimensional and fail to grow or change as the story progresses.”
- “I found the character arcs to be underwhelming. Many characters start with potential but end up feeling static and unengaging.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with no major glitches or bugs reported. However, players find it challenging to praise this aspect, suggesting that while it functions adequately, it lacks standout qualities.
- “It isn't exactly glitchy or buggy or broken; it's actually designed kind of well. It's just difficult to say anything good about it.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy any of the content.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as simple yet charming, enhanced by a unique and blasphemous tone that adds depth to the puzzle-solving experience.
- “A simple, charming puzzle game with a nice, blasphemous atmosphere.”