Jeklynn Heights

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No update in a year. Abandond by developers while still on sale. Avoid.

Very fun multiplayer can't wait to see what's down the road. Definety will play this when I want to chill out with a group of friends as a party game. Very addicting ,much recommeded

Think Dota with Team Fortress 2 style cartoony combat in a Cartoon Gothic Horror Fantasy style world that reminds me a lot of the Playstation Game MediEvil. The game is set in the village of Jeklynn and the Rich and Poor factions are battling to be able to leave the town. Players can chose from a hero from either Rich or Poor who all have different abilities (tank, glass cannon, healer etc.). The art is amazing, and the music, although very repetitive actually fits the atmosphere so well that it adds to the game and doesn't get annoying. The extra addition of the Mayor who doles out little quests for the players as they fight and kill one another adds a fantastic element to the battles. I also love that he plays to each sides stereotypes and biases of one another, the rich blame the poor for their woes and the poor blame the rich, while the Mayor is really the problem. So you have these rpg elements and a simple little storyline turning what would otherwise be yet another first/third person shooter, into a really fun little experience. Early access with a few bugs, but surprisingly stable and the issues were easy to resolve. Good indication of a well made game.

Jeklynn Heights has a very "burtonesque" theme that is both charming and creepy at the same time, kind of like Alice in Wonderland. And it's not just reflected by the environment, but also by the characters you get to play as. I like to play as Benny the barber most of the time, trying to find my next "client" who needs more than just their hair cut :p Although the game currently only has one map, the gameplay is actually quite dynamic and varied as there are different goals to pursue that are given out by the mayor. There are multiple quests to complete per match, and each one plays differently. For example, the mayor could ask you to steal paintings from the rich and bring them to the slum part of town. So the rich team has to defend their valuables, and the poor have to grab the loot and run home. There's also a "king of the hill" mode, where you and your team must hold the center of town for a period of time in order to score. Then there's capture the flag, payload, and other types of quests. Now this may seem a bit odd to throw all these game modes into a single match, but it works surprisingly well because the narrative of the mayor holds everything together, so that all these little quests turn into a story about how the poor managed to overcome the rich, or vice versa. Overall, I feel like Jeklynn Heights is a rough diamond that primarily needs some more work put into the technical aspects as well as more content (new characters and quests). But for now, it is a good start with a strong theme and direction, and I'm excited to see how everything unfolds. Time to plunge down the rabbit hole and into Jeklynn Heights, as I'm sure YOU also need more than just a haircut!

Good Fun, Needs more players. nough said

I'm excited to see this title finally released, even if it's just early access! I've been following this game for a long long time and was lucky enough to beta test it the last month. I'm a huge fan of Savage 2, a now dead game, and I've been searching for a game with a similar combat system for far too long without success. Jeklynn Heights promises to deliver! The developers are as friendly as can be, really dedicated and open to suggestions. The game is still in its early stages, but this also means great potential, the joy of seeing a game grow and the chance to affect the development by jumping on the early access train. The combat is where it's at. While unpolished in its current state, the idea is what I love. A chain of different attacks with the possibility to block enemy attacks coming at you. Time your moves according to your enemy and you win the fight! With the different abilities and stats for each character, it makes for very interactive and direct fights and you feel you have control of what is happening. If you lose, it's on you! The art style is also something I definitely like about this game. It has this bizarre vibe going on without exagerrating much. All the crazy things going on are just "normal". And the mad mayor's voice guiding you through the game is a great touch. My main concern about the game right now is the playerbase. This is a multiplayer game and without players to fill a server, the experience is not quite enjoyable. There's an attempt to gather players at a specific time going on at the steam discussion page, 3 EST and 9 EST apparently, so I hope this helps. I look forward to the future of this game!

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Very solid game, trustworthy dev team. I've been in testing with these guys off and on and have seen where it's come from, I can say that Jeklynn Heights has a bright bright bright sunshiny future ahead of it. I'm bad at reviews, but this is a good review. **Beta Group Reviewer**