Underplayed Gems

Jinx (2003)

Jinx cover
Developer
Hammerhead
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation
Genres
Platform

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How it feels

A bright, breezy 3D platforming romp through colorful worlds as a jester chases down a pirate king to save his kingdom.

lightheartedcolorfulfamily-friendlywhimsicaladventurouslighthearted platformingsimple funkid-friendly

About

Jinx is a 3D platformer for the PlayStation in the vein of other 3D platformers like Spyro the Dragon. The main character Jinx, a court jester, is tasked with finding and rescuing the royal family he works for since it has been kidnapped by Gripply the Pirate King, leaving the realm into a state of chaos. The player has to traverse various different worlds and locations in pursuit of Gripply, while facing a number of enemies, solving puzzles and collecting items. The graphics are notable for being very colourful.

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