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Soviet Jump Game

82%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
stability, monetization
82% User Score Based on 2,656 reviews

Platforms

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About

Soviet Jump Game is a tough-as-nails precision platformer set in the USSR. Jump, dodge, and climb your way through a variety of challenging levels filled with hazards and obstacles. With its unique Soviet-themed setting and pixel art style, Soviet Jump Game offers a fresh take on the precision platformer genre.

Soviet Jump Game screenshot
Soviet Jump Game screenshot
Soviet Jump Game screenshot
Soviet Jump Game screenshot
Soviet Jump Game screenshot
Soviet Jump Game screenshot
Soviet Jump Game screenshot
Soviet Jump Game screenshot

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,656 reviews
graphics88 positive mentions
stability82 negative mentions

  • Unique and fun concept combining platforming with battle royale mechanics.
  • Charming visuals and catchy soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
  • Fast-paced gameplay with quick matches that keep players engaged.
  • Severe lag and connectivity issues that hinder gameplay and player experience.
  • Controls can feel slippery and unresponsive, making precise movements difficult.
  • Low player base leading to empty lobbies and unfulfilling matches.
  • graphics
    240 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are a mix of retro pixel art and glitch aesthetics, which some players find charming and nostalgic, while others criticize it for being overly chaotic and hindering gameplay. Although the visuals are colorful and creative, the fixed resolution and upscaling lead to a "blurriness" effect, and the frequent glitches can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many appreciate the unique Soviet-era theme and the effort put into the art style, making it appealing to fans of 8-bit graphics.

    • “The aesthetics are a combination of cute, funny, and cool.”
    • “The graphics are great, and the power-ups are pretty different from your usual platformers.”
    • “The graphics are charming, the music is great, and I love the overall concept - haven't played for too long yet, but looking forward to getting several hours in and stomping others for the glory of the motherland!”
    • “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “Resolution can be changed but this doesn't alter the appearance of the game, as it displays in a fixed resolution and just upscales the visuals, so the resolution setting is more of a 'blurriness' scale, although there's some tweaks for that too... it's like they did a whole lot of work doing everything but just using proper, contemporary graphics.”
    • “The graphics honestly get in the way; there is too much chaos and glitchy visuals which really make it difficult to tell what is going on.”
  • gameplay
    232 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is a blend of 2D platforming and battle royale mechanics, drawing heavy inspiration from classic titles like Super Mario Bros. While many players find the core mechanics fun and engaging, issues such as lag, poor netcode, and unresponsive controls detract from the overall experience. Despite its charming aesthetics and innovative power-ups, the gameplay suffers from technical problems that hinder enjoyment, leaving players hopeful for future improvements.

    • “The gameplay is great, I like the characters, the power-ups are mostly pretty balanced, and the fast-moving matches mean things don't stagnate for too long.”
    • “The gameplay itself is quite fun too, with a plethora of different power-ups to try, and mechanics that are easy to pick up but difficult to master.”
    • “Fun, addictive, simple gameplay that follows the platformers you and I grew up with.”
    • “I really wanted to like this game, but right now I can't even write a full fair gameplay review because the keyboard controls are so abysmal and uncustomizable that I just can't get a feel for it.”
    • “Unfortunately the game is hampered by terrible net code, poor connections, annoying and useless bots, and overall moderate gameplay performance that leaves much to be desired.”
    • “Not only is the movement abysmal but don’t forget the artificial glitches that are not aesthetic but a part of the gameplay; the glitches actually slow down the game and hinder performance overall.”
  • music
    180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its catchy, nostalgic chiptune style that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, often finding themselves humming the tunes long after playing, and appreciate how it complements the game's charming pixel art and retro aesthetic. Overall, the music is described as engaging, well-produced, and a significant factor in the game's appeal, making it a must-experience element for players.

    • “The soundtrack is particularly notable; I can't get the songs out of my head now.”
    • “The music is downright awesome & amazing!”
    • “The sound design is great, the soundtrack slaps hard, and the whole motif of a glitchy lost piece of software is super interesting and charming.”
    • “Wasn't too into the brown scale art and the horribly loud music that you change till after this intro.”
    • “Chiptune music, and concept with a weak base game.”
    • “I've seen someone claim the music was 'boring and unforgettable'; I've caught myself humming the main theme three times today.”
  • humor
    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in this game is a blend of quirky, absurd, and nostalgic elements, often drawing on a Soviet theme that some players find amusing while others consider outdated. Many reviews highlight the game's charming aesthetics and funny details, contributing to a lighthearted experience, especially in multiplayer settings. However, some critiques mention that the humor can be hit-or-miss, with references to "unfunny jokes" and the potential insensitivity of its themes. Overall, players appreciate the game's fun and silly nature, making it an enjoyable experience despite some flaws.

    • “This game is hilarious and ridiculous.”
    • “So much fun, with hilarious details around every corner!”
    • “Great fun with a wry sense of humor.”
    • “This game perfectly reflects modern game grumps: old, unfunny, and dead.”
    • “I heard someone else describe the Soviet/bootleg theme as 'unfunny jokes'; I'm easy to please, but I've found the details amusing.”
  • stability
    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players noting significant bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including hitbox errors and connectivity issues. While some appreciate the intentional glitches as part of the game's charm and aesthetic, others find them frustrating and detrimental to the overall experience. Overall, the game is still considered too unstable for a full release, with many recommending waiting for further updates before diving in.

    • “This game is a buggy, unstable mess.”
    • “But still way too buggy to be called a full release with all the hitbox errors and input delay glitches.”
    • “There are bare bone glitches that literally stop one of the internet's most active communities from playing what should be on the front page of Steam.”
  • monetization
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a monetization model based on cosmetic microtransactions, which are optional and do not provide a competitive advantage. While some players appreciate the lack of intrusive advertising and the ability to earn items through gameplay, others criticize the pricing of skins and view the overall monetization as exploitative. Despite being free to play, concerns about the game's design and connection issues have led some to hesitate before spending money on in-game purchases.

    • “The game is funded with microtransactions, but I think it's okay since you only pay for cosmetics, can unlock a lot by just playing the game, and it's free otherwise.”
    • “Whilst I would prefer microtransactions never existed, the way they are handled in this game is the way to do them by not advertising them everywhere, and they are not scummy, intrusive, or offer a competitive edge.”
    • “It has microtransactions, but all of them are for purely cosmetic options.”
    • “The game is poorly designed and seems like a lazy cash grab.”
    • “Too bad it's loaded down with exploitative monetization.”
    • “Some people might feel like having microtransactions in, essentially, an early-access beta is tasteless.”
  • optimization
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game faces significant optimization challenges, including poor net code, control configuration issues, and numerous bugs that hinder performance, especially on low-end PCs. However, recent updates have improved connection stability and overall gameplay experience, leading some players to recommend it despite its early access status. While there is hope for further optimizations, players should be prepared for frustrating gameplay due to existing performance issues.

    • “Since then the devs have fixed many of the connection and performance issues, so it's now a mostly smooth experience.”
    • “Performance issues have already gotten better since release, and I expect more updates to come.”
    • “While it's mostly been optimization updates and fixing issues, those optimizations and fixes have been enough so far where I can actually start recommending you give this game a shot.”
    • “A fun and free battle-royale game which has major optimization issues and doesn't save control configurations for some reason.”
    • “Unfortunately, the game is hampered by terrible net code, poor connections, annoying and useless bots, and overall moderate gameplay performance that leaves much to be desired.”
    • “Not only is the movement abysmal, but don’t forget the artificial glitches that are not aesthetic but a part of the gameplay. The glitches actually slow down the game and hinder performance overall. Your game will lag behind a solid 10-20 fps if you walk past a cluster of glitches, and it also affects overall gameplay. For example, sometimes your player character will glitch forward 1 block to the side you’re moving towards. This is a rare occurrence, but if you glitch into another player even half a block higher, it will count as a stomp kill when all you did was move to the side and get lucky.”
  • story
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some praising its immersive atmosphere and clever marketing, while others express disappointment over the lack of a traditional narrative structure and campaign mode. Players appreciate the unique backstory and engaging elements, but many feel that the multiplayer focus detracts from a more cohesive storytelling experience. Overall, the game is seen as innovative and entertaining, with potential for further development in its narrative aspects.

    • “This latest addition to the series was innovative and brilliant; with (in my opinion) the best graphics you can get currently in a VR game, with an amazing storyline and a very immersive atmosphere; Soviet Jump Game has shown a new age for VR on a whole and is a great and long-awaited addition to the Russia series.”
    • “With many different aspects to the game, it creates an environment suitable for most people who have used VR before to play in; it has some horror in it (which has been the first to actually scare me in quite a while) but it is balanced out in a way where it's not too repetitive and fits just right with the rest of the story aspects too.”
    • “- Solid pixel art visuals, great animation, and a goofy lovable story to wrap it up in.”
    • “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
    • “The big story of the game, unfortunately, will probably be the awkward marketing during its alpha/beta phase, but the game itself is well worth a try.”
    • “I think if Fantastic Passion and Game Grumps want this game to succeed as much as possible, I would make a campaign mode with a story or some NPC fillers so no one is left fighting the only other person on a lonely server.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers solid replayability due to its human opponents and random level design, akin to other battle royales, with no pay-to-win elements beyond cosmetics. However, concerns about a low player base and lack of clear objectives may hinder long-term engagement, suggesting the need for additional features to maintain interest. Overall, while the game has potential, its replayability may be challenged by these factors.

    • “The human opponents and random level design make for great replayability. I can't find any pay-to-win aspects, just cosmetics, which I appreciate.”
    • “Overall, this is a really great game and is just as replayable as any other battle royale.”
    • “The world has the potential to be a really fun side scroller all on its own, and it needs other facets if it's going to stay alive and be replayable for a long time.”
    • “The world has the potential to be a really fun side scroller all on its own, but it needs additional features to remain engaging and replayable for a long time.”
    • “A possible tournament time frame, like a giant clock on the menu, could motivate players to log in at the same time. Adding elements like crowns for winners and special maps for defending thrones could enhance replayability.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express mixed feelings about grinding, with some finding it rewarding due to their experience with classic games like Mario, while others feel disenchanted by the repetitive nature of questing and dungeon grinding. Overall, the sentiment suggests that grinding can be fulfilling for seasoned players but may deter those seeking a more varied gameplay experience.

    • “Don't feel like questing or grinding dungeons?”
    • “Your years of grinding away at Mario games will finally pay off.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by stunning graphics and a captivating storyline. The unique "bootleg soviet retro game" aesthetic, along with catchy chiptune music, contributes to a distinct and engaging experience that sets a new standard for VR games. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be innovative and charming, making it a standout addition to the series.

    • “This latest addition to the series was innovative and brilliant; with the best graphics you can get currently in a VR game, an amazing storyline, and a very immersive atmosphere. Soviet Jump Game has shown a new age for VR as a whole and is a great and long-awaited addition to the Russia series.”
    • “The items are distinct and fun, the chiptune music is nice and catchy and really fits the atmosphere. The 'bootleg Soviet retro game' aesthetic is unique and interesting, and the graphics are really charming and nice.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews highlight the character development through smooth animations and distinctive character designs, emphasizing the visual appeal and individuality of each character.

  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a deep sense of disappointment and heartbreak over the lack of developer support for the game, feeling that it had significant potential and personality that is now being wasted as it stagnates. This emotional response highlights the connection players had with the game and their desire to see it thrive.

    • “It's heartbreaking to watch a game with high potential and personality cut itself off before it's really started blooming.”
    • “The emotional weight of the story left a lasting impact on me, making me reflect on my own experiences.”
    • “I felt a deep connection to the characters, and their struggles resonated with my own life in unexpected ways.”

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3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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