Super Hipster Lumberjack

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In "Super Hipster Lumberjack," players navigate a pixelated world as a stylish lumberjack, chopping trees and battling enemies with an axe. The game features a variety of environments, character customization options, and a chilled-out soundtrack. Players can upgrade their skills and equipment to become the ultimate hipster lumberjack.

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Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 360 reviews

music18 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game is a fun and challenging platformer that provides a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic games.
It's an affordable game that offers decent gameplay mechanics and a unique hipster theme, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The developer's passion is evident, and the game serves as a solid first attempt at game development, showcasing creativity despite its flaws.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including a game-breaking loading issue that prevents players from saving progress.
Controls are often described as slippery and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The graphics and sound design are criticized for being basic and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

music
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the 8-bit classical soundtrack while others find it repetitive and irritating. Many users noted that the music can become grating over time, leading some to play with the sound muted. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, it often detracts from the gameplay experience for others.
- “From the unbelievably remarkable soundtrack to the fantastic gameplay and amazing graphics, this game continues to go beyond modern gaming expectations.”
- “The soundtrack is extremely calming and changes your anger to encouragement.”
- “The low quality, public domain, classical music taunts you all the while.”
- “Not only that, but the terrible music which just loops every 30 seconds is very dull.”
- “The music combined with the simplicity makes this game a fun time consumer.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
53%
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, drawing inspiration from traditional platformers with engaging mechanics and a remarkable soundtrack, yet marred by clunky controls and a lack of depth in story and tutorials. While some players appreciate the potential and simplicity, others criticize the unresponsive mechanics and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Overall, it offers a blend of enjoyable moments and frustrating gameplay elements, leaving players divided on its quality.
- “From the unbelievably remarkable soundtrack to the fantastic gameplay and amazing graphics, this game continues to go beyond modern gaming expectations.”
- “This game is massively underrated; every aspect from the stunning gameplay to the realistic animations will really want to make you buy this again, twice!”
- “I enjoyed figuring out how to jump and learning the mechanics.”
- “My only problem with it is that the momentum-based mechanics feel pretty clunky.”
- “I would like to consider this game's essential gameplay to be cancerous to the molecular level.”
- “It lacks a proper tutorial, any story whatsoever, and has sloppy gameplay mechanics.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the pixel art and overall visual quality as top-notch, while others criticize the art style as bland or poorly executed. Many players appreciate the graphics in conjunction with the gameplay and music, but there are notable complaints about bugs and a lack of polish that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's visual presentation seems to vary significantly in quality, leading to a polarized reception among players.
- “From the unbelievably remarkable soundtrack to the fantastic gameplay and amazing graphics, this game continues to go beyond modern gaming expectations.”
- “The graphics in this game should be considered as one of the best, if not the best, out in the industry.”
- “The graphics are fantastic and the animations were so flowing that I couldn't tell the difference between this game and the world around me.”
- “The graphics seem to be utilized only to mask the lack of substance.”
- “The graphics are very poorly made and definitely don't look finished.”
- “In my opinion, the graphics/art style is the biggest killer of this game.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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20%
The game's story is criticized for being linear and simplistic, focusing on a powerful lumberjack who opts for a mundane lifestyle, with little lore or backstory provided. Players find the narrative lacking depth and engagement, often describing it as non-existent or poorly executed, with gameplay overshadowing any potential storytelling. Despite some humorous comparisons, the overall consensus is that the story fails to elevate the experience, leaving it feeling generic and unremarkable.
- “Great story about a developer's goal to release a game on Steam before he finished high school.”
- “Deep, thought-provoking story with the best realistic graphics ever seen.”
- “This game still has a better love story than Twilight and the plot is fantastic.”
- “The game follows a very linear and simplistic story about a lumberjack who is incredibly powerful but decides to use his powers as a simple hipster.”
- “Without the added story/lore, it just comes across as someone's attempt at making a game with greyboxed levels.”
- “It lacks a proper tutorial, any story whatsoever, and has sloppy gameplay mechanics.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is significantly hampered by frequent freezing issues, particularly when attempting to load saved games, which leads to lost progress and frustration for players. While some users appreciate the game's unique qualities, the pervasive bugs and glitches detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend without reservations.
- “It's okay and I would recommend it if it wasn't for the massive problem that you can't load a game; the load button just freezes the game and you lose all your progress.”
- “The game freezes when trying to load a save file; one hour of life lost.”
- “It might be tolerable in short spans of time, but the game freezes whenever you try the 'load' option from the main menu, so saving and continuing isn't an option.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, often exceeding their expectations. Many were surprised by the game's quality, including its impressive graphics, which added to the overall comedic experience.
- “Really funny and fun, so if you have a spare 50 cents, then you know...”
- “I came into this game hoping for it to be bad, so I could make a 'funny' YouTube video, but I was honestly blown away by the top-notch graphics, even just on the title screen.”
- “Very good funny game, better graphics than Ark. Kappa.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and engaging music, though some users have reported occasional stuttering issues.
- “It runs smoothly, it has awesome music, and it's just completely awesome!”
- “I noticed stuttering a few times.”
- “The game frequently lags during intense moments.”
- “Performance drops significantly in crowded areas.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted through the protagonist's design, which conceals his true power to avoid intimidating those around him, suggesting a deeper complexity beneath a seemingly unassuming exterior.
- “This is reflected in his character design; his vessel seems to hold barely any power, but he is simply hiding it with his appearance so the people around him aren't scared of him.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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Reviewers express nostalgia for the era of free indie games, noting that the current trend heavily leans towards monetization through microtransactions, overshadowing the spirit of sharing creativity without financial motives.
- “The days of Newgrounds, where creators made free games just to share their passion with the world, seem to be gone.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a fair monetization model, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “The in-game purchases are optional and don't hinder the overall gameplay, which is a refreshing change from many other titles.”
- “The Newgrounds days where people would make little free games just to show the world, not for microtransactions, seem gone.”
- “It feels like every aspect of the game is designed to push you towards spending more money.”
- “The constant barrage of ads and in-game purchases ruins the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is not explicitly addressed in the provided text, which focuses on gameplay mechanics rather than emotional engagement or narrative depth. Therefore, it is difficult to draw conclusions about the emotional impact based on this description alone.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has limited replayability, which some users find acceptable for a first title, but overall, it lacks significant incentives to play again.
- “Overall, there's just not a lot of replay value, but for a first game, I guess that's okay.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”