Super Hipster Lumberjack
- August 15, 2014
- Noah Lewin
- 7h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "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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Reviews
- The game is a fun and challenging platformer that offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic games.
- It's incredibly affordable, making it a great value for those looking for a simple yet engaging game.
- The developer's passion is evident, and the game serves as a commendable first effort in game development.
- The game suffers from significant bugs, including a game-breaking loading issue that can erase progress.
- Controls can feel imprecise and floaty, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The music is repetitive and can become annoying, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- music93 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the 8-bit classical soundtrack while others find it repetitive and grating. Many users noted that the looping nature of the tracks can become annoying, leading some to play the game on mute. Overall, while the music adds a nostalgic touch, its lack of variety detracts from the gaming experience for a significant number of players.
“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.”
“Graphics are good, gameplay too, and music is so awesome.”
“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.”
“Everything you could want and more from a rage-inducing 2D platformer with a looping soundtrack that would drive any normal human insane.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of traditional platforming elements, drawing comparisons to "Bongus's Big Adventure 4," but suffers from clunky momentum mechanics and a lack of responsiveness. While the graphics and soundtrack are praised, many players find the gameplay dull and lacking in depth, with insufficient tutorials and story context. Despite these criticisms, some users see potential for improvement and enjoy the simple mechanics.
“From the unbelievably remarkable soundtrack to the fantastic gameplay and amazing graphics, this game continues to go beyond modern gaming expectations.”
“This is actually a decent platformer with a simple but good art style, good sound, good gameplay, and it cost me 25p; definitely buy it.”
“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.”
“It lacks a proper tutorial, any story whatsoever, and has sloppy gameplay mechanics.”
“Lastly, the platforming and gameplay is very dull.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the pixel art and overall visual style, while others criticize the lack of polish and unfinished appearance. Many users feel that the graphics do not meet modern gaming standards and detract from the overall experience, suggesting that they are used to mask deeper issues within the game. Overall, the art style is seen as a significant factor affecting the game's reception, with some calling it the "biggest killer" of the experience.
“From the unbelievably remarkable soundtrack to the fantastic gameplay and amazing graphics, this game continues to go beyond modern gaming expectations.”
“This is a classic platformer game with some improved graphics.”
“Graphics are good, gameplay too, and the music is so awesome.”
“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.”
- story28 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being linear and simplistic, centering on a powerful lumberjack who chooses a mundane lifestyle, with little lore or backstory provided. Many players found the narrative lacking depth and engagement, describing it as uninteresting and poorly executed, while a few highlighted its humorous or ironic elements. Overall, the story fails to enhance the gameplay experience, leaving players wanting more substance and creativity.
“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.”
- stability18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing issues when attempting to load saved games, resulting in lost progress. While some players find it tolerable for short sessions, the persistent bugs and glitches significantly detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend without reservations.
“The game freezes when trying to load a save file, 1 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.”
“When you quit the game and want to load it later, the game just freezes by itself.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and engaging music, though some users have reported occasional stuttering issues.
“I noticed stuttering a few times.”
“I noticed stuttering a few times.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted through the protagonist's design, which cleverly conceals his true power to avoid intimidating those around him. This duality adds depth to his character, showcasing a complex interplay between appearance and inner strength.
“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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers express nostalgia for the era of free indie games, lamenting that the current landscape is dominated by monetization strategies such as microtransactions, which detracts from the spirit of creativity and sharing that once characterized game development.
“The Newgrounds days where people would make little free games just to show the world, not for microtransactions, seem gone.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised as being genuinely funny and enjoyable, making it a worthwhile experience, especially for its low price point.
“Really funny and fun, so if you have a spare 50 cents, then you know...”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is not clearly conveyed in the provided text, as it focuses solely on gameplay mechanics rather than emotional engagement or narrative depth. Further context is needed to assess the emotional impact of the game.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, which some users find acceptable given it is a first title.
“Overall, there's just not a whole lot of replay value, but for a first game, I guess that's okay.”
