Super Jump Bros 1985 : Classic

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Super Jump Bros 1985: Classic is a single-player hack and slash pixel platformer adventure, with joyous jump and run gameplay. The game features stunning visuals, but is disturbed by ads. According to the game, "Pixel platformer adventure jump and run! The ultimate joy is up ahead! Let's go!"

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Play Modes

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

Super Jump Bros 1985 : Classic screenshot

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 905 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

monetization119 negative mentions

The game is fun and brings back nostalgic memories of classic Mario games.
Controls are responsive and the graphics are enjoyable.
It's a simple game that provides a good challenge as you progress.

The game is infested with excessive ads that disrupt gameplay.
Purchasing the ad-free version does not eliminate ads as promised.
Many players experience glitches and performance issues, making the game frustrating to play.

monetization
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with users reporting an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay, often making it feel unplayable. Many players express frustration over purchasing the "no ads" option, only to still encounter ads during their experience. Overall, the game's reliance on ads and microtransactions is seen as excessive and detrimental to enjoyment.
- “Paid for no ads ($6.99) and immediately got two long, unavoidable ads in a row.”
- “It says you can purchase for no ads yet the ads are still there after the purchase.”
- “First level pretty good, then an ad to buy the no ads version, no way out of the ad, except to purchase or uninstall.”
- “Let me tell you, you will spend more time watching ads and spending money than playing the actual game.”
- “Game is unplayable due to excessive ads.”
- “Too many very long ads ruin the experience.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "spot on" and "great," while others criticize them for being overly pixelated and lacking realism for a 2023 title. Overall, many users appreciate the nostalgic vibe and solid controls, but there are calls for improvement in graphical quality.
- “Simple, but it controls flawlessly, graphics are spot on, sounds great.”
- “Now this game is much better; graphics are great, controls are excellent. It's taking it back like Mario a little. Keep up the good work and I'll support you guys with 5 stars!”
- “I love this game; easy to play and great graphics.”
- “Graphics are okay; it's almost like they tried to make it terribly pixelated (yes, I grew up in the 80s and I remember the original game well).”
- “I would give 5 stars if the graphics were more realistic looking, considering we are in 2023. Other than that, the game has a nice vibe reminiscent of the original Mario Bros game.”
- “There are a lot of ads, and the graphics are subpar.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is criticized for being a poor imitation of Super Mario Bros, suffering from low quality and frequent interruptions from ads and pauses. While some users find the gameplay enjoyable, they note that it is also slow-paced.
- “Gameplay is fun but slow.”
- “This is a blatant rip-off of Super Mario Bros with terrible gameplay quality.”
- “Well, except for full-screen ads, a banner on top of gameplay, and sudden game pausing windows.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and screen freezes that disrupt gameplay, leading to unintended losses. Additionally, the lack of increasing challenge as players progress further detracts from the overall experience.
- “The screen freezes and the game keeps going in the background, which means you lose a life.”
- “It doesn't get more challenging as you progress, and there are a lot of glitches.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is criticized for being slightly off from the original tracks, likely to avoid copyright issues, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the presence of ads is noted, suggesting that the game's monetization strategy may overshadow its audio quality.
- “The music is off, and there are substantial differences in the game even in the first stage.”
- “The only change that I'd make is the music is just a hair off from the original (so as to avoid copyright issues).”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking a coherent plot and feeling like a cheap imitation of better titles, with some users also noting the intrusive presence of forced commercials.
- “The game has no plot and feels like a cheap rip-off of the real deal.”
- “Forced commercials detract from any potential story the game might have.”
- “It feels like a scam artist's creation with no real narrative depth.”