Jump King (2019)
- Developer
- Nexile
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 13,294 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 8.0 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tense, punishing climb where every jump can send you tumbling back down, blending frustration with lonely reflection and dark humour.
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What players say
Players are split on this game. Some call it a fun test of patience and muscle memory after mastering the jump timing, while others find it unfairly punishing due to no visual charge indicator or meaningful goals. The core loop of climbing and falling back to the start fuels both intense hatred and satisfaction, with the thrill of finally completing a map being the main reward.
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