Watch Me Jump

Watch Me Jump has got an interesting story, but it may be better suited as a stage play than a video game. Its brief length and rough presentation both hold the game back, which is unfortunate with a tale as solid as this one.

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95% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Watch Me Jump is a single player sport game with a drama theme. It was developed by Jeremy Gable and was released on April 19, 2018. It received neutral reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

An entirely different kind of basketball game. A narrative-driven journey told in four quarters.

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Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Well-written narrative with strong dialogue and complex characters that feel real.
Unique exploration of difficult themes such as sexism in sports and LGBTQ+ issues, making it a standout in narrative-focused games.
Short but impactful experience that effectively captures the emotional turmoil of the protagonist.

Graphics and music are underwhelming, often feeling like mere background elements rather than enhancing the experience.
Gameplay mechanics are limited, with a lack of true interactivity and freedom, making it feel more like a play than a traditional game.
Some players may find the story's pacing and character development unsatisfying, as choices may not significantly impact the narrative.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
78%
6%
The story of "Watch Me Jump" centers on Audra Bee Mills, a WNBA player grappling with personal and professional crises, particularly after being outed as bisexual. While the narrative is praised for its depth and well-crafted dialogue, some players feel it plays it safe in its LGBTQ representation and lacks significant player agency. Overall, the game is described as a compelling, albeit brief, exploration of complex themes such as fame, ambition, and personal turmoil, making it a worthwhile experience for those interested in short, narrative-driven games.
- “Watch Me Jump is a fascinating little bite of a story about a WNBA player facing down a number of scandals in her personal and professional life.”
- “It's over fast - I think I finished in just under an hour - and the sharply intelligent story is well worth your time.”
- “It sucks you in and absorbs you in a tensely crafted story of basketball, fame, depression, friendship, ambition, and lies.”
- “It's weird to say I didn't like the story because it allows for different dialogue options, so maybe other players will come to a more satisfying ending than I did, but for me the whole thing was all fizz and no pop.”
- “As an LGBT story, it comes across as playing it very safe and doesn't really say a lot.”
- “Also, the idea of 4 quarters being a framing device for the story seems a little inconsequential.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The graphics are generally considered simplistic and unremarkable, often described as "meh," yet they effectively serve their purpose in supporting the narrative. Many reviewers note that while the visuals may not stand out, the strong writing and engaging story compensate for any graphical shortcomings, with some even drawing positive comparisons to classic titles like Maniac Mansion. Overall, the graphics are functional but not a highlight of the experience.
- “The graphics will remind you of Maniac Mansion in a good way.”
- “Graphically, it may not be impressive, but the story and dialogue are so well written that they make up tremendously for everything else it lacks.”
- “Graphically meh, but the story and dialogue are so well written, it made up tremendously for everything else it lacked.”
- “The graphics are simple but do the job, and the interface works well as a way to move the story along.”
- “Graphics and music are really just there as vectors for the writing.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, but it suffers from adaptive flaws that can detract from emotional impact, as it sometimes fails to match the intensity of the scenes. Critics note that while the music serves as a backdrop for the writing, it can undermine the intended emotional responses, particularly in moments of heightened drama.
- “The music is great despite some adaptive flaws.”
- “The music sometimes feels inadequate for the scenes.”
- “When our character is angry, the music brings a downer effect of her sadness instead of conveying the intensity.”
- “The music is sometimes inadequate for the scenes.”
- “For example, when our character is angry, we can't fully feel it because the music brings us the downer effect of her sadness instead of bringing us intensity.”
- “Graphics and music are really just there as vectors for the writing.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for its clunky mechanics, with many users suggesting that the experience would have been improved by adopting a full visual novel style.
- “The actual game mechanics are very clunky, and this really would have benefitted from adopting a full visual novel style.”