Jamboy, a Jelly-cious Hero

In a time where the Video Game Industry reigns supreme above all other arts in both scale and revenue, it seems like we barely get true indies anymore. And I'm not talking about masterpieces like the recently released Silksong, with its infinite funding and years upon years of developing; I'm talking about the true indie gems, the small-scale miracles conjured by only a few, up-and-coming minds. Thankfully, we just got Jamboy for us to add to that list. This is such a charming game all around; it's difficult to take your eyes off of it. For starters, you get the banger art style, which is not only unique and great to look at, it's also super cohesive and gives the whole a thrilling vision. It really looks complete and rock solid, without a single sprite or texture looking like it came from somewhere else, which is even more impressive when you consider the sheer amount of stuff happening everywhere on the screen. Every mob, terrain, platform, background, midground, decoration, item... Every single thing in this game is perfectly tuned in synergy with the rest, creating vibrant scenarios with an impressive amount of detail. There's really not an empty or boring spot to look at in here! The gameplay itself is also great; the controls feel smooth and after playing for five minutes, I got the hang of it with no problems. And you really need the controls to be smooth when the challenge is up to this level. Don't get me wrong, this ain't no bullet hell or anything like that, and I myself have completed Cuphead a couple of times; but the developers undeniably had the goal of creating a robust challenge, without ever going overboard and making it unfair. The maps are complex and a bit difficult to comprehend at first, and the enemies can feel a bit overwhelming at times (especially if you are about to complete a mission and those f***ing bats appear out of the blue to kill you lmao). But there's no point at which I felt like the levels were unfair, with a few tries you can get the hang of every mechanic, and completing it all is truly satisfying. Overall, this is the perfect game for anyone looking for a challenging platformer with a lot of charm. If you are tired of AAA games that underdeliver despite their $90 price tags and want something tinnier and cuter than your typical indie with a millionaire budget, Jamboy is just the game for you!

Good game to begin with platform games, smooth controls and amazing visuals

A very challenging experience with some amazing, delicious visual art and character design (pun intended?). The creativity and thought put into the story and level design do not cease to impress! Eagarly awaiting a follow-up.

It’s got the fun of a platformer and that ‘itch’ of Souls-level difficulty — what more could you ask for? The visuals carry just the right amount of nostalgia to keep you hooked with all their little details. You can tell there’s a ton of work behind this game. And on top of that, it’s basically free. Perfect. Hope they make more.

Es un juego divertido y ameno, que recuerda a juegos antiguos de consola tipo Ottifans, B.O.B y similares. La verdad es que me ha dado cierta nostalgia. Empieza siendo amable y a partir de la 3a fase la cosa se complica, lo que hace que, aunque no parece especialmente largo, no sea algo que te quitas de en medio enseguida. Yo he jugado una hora y, aunque voy por la mitad, me está costando superar el 2o mundo. En definitiva es un juego con el que puedes echar la tarde y entretenerte a un precio adecuado. Seguro que es divertido para los peques también.

Un indie con mucha personalidad. El estilo artístico es super fresco y divertido, la música le acompaña a darle ese punto retro y las mecánicas aunque clásicas funcionan muy bien! <3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fkvKlS-Y-0 Jamboy, a Jelly-cious Hero - забавный платформер в довольно вкусном антураже. Наш персонаж с напарником оказываются в кишечнике человека. Именно там и будет происходить действие игры - в окружении еды. Антураж - сильнейшая сторона игры, он проработан очень качественно. Наша задача - искать на локациях ключ, чтобы затем найти выход и покинуть локацию. Количество жизней ограничено. Мы можем подбирать вкусняшки, которые нас либо лечат, либо, при количестве 100 штук, дают еще одну жизнь. Также, по локациям разбросано разное оружие ближнего боя с разным уроном. ИИ противников отсутствует полностью, они действуют строго по шаблону. Из минусов отмечу неудобные прыжки (в этой игре у меня с ними жуткие проблемы) и отсутствие карты (локации - ужасно запутанные лабиринты). Игра отлично выглядит, приятно звучит. Рекомендую посмотреть видео перед решением о покупке.

O jogo é bem tranquilo de jogar e é bom de se aproveitar. Único real defeito dele é ser MUITO curto (dá pra zerar e fazer as fases extras em menos de 2 horas tranquilo) Uma outra coisa que pode ser ruim pra quem não manja de inglês é a falta de legendas em português, algo importante hoje em dia, até porque o jogo não tem muitos diálogos (mas possui algumas cenas também).

NIce, simple and pretty fun! Feels good to see platformers like these from time to time, I think it's worth the shot given the price. My kudos to the developers!

I like platformer games, and this one hooked me with its original theme and brilliant artwork. A very fun game.