Jump King

No era longo :(

In this game, you are more of a Jump Peasant than Jump King. Be aware of your place. Full disclosure, I beat the first two games but quit after [spoiler] the fake-out ending [/spoiler] in Ghost of the Babe. You'll know what I'm talking about if you get there. I plan to return one day, but it definitely needs some time. The game has great controls and consistently has stunning art and music. I often questioned if Nexile really wanted to make a rage game considering most games of the genre purposely use "trash" assets to make a more homebrew-feeling experience. The atmosphere is really a step-up compared to most games like it, and that in itself made a lot of the falls more pleasant. The pacing varies. You will quickly learn to master the controls and the game makes sure you learn its mechanics step-by-step, never overwhelming you. There is a lot less jank here than you would expect from the genre because of the way controls work, though you can still find some jank. You can also get items to challenge yourself or make some sections easier. I have not finished a challenge run yet and really don't intend to, but if you hate yourself then go for it. [b]Original adventure[/b]: I honestly think the original game is too easy for the genre because of one forgiving section where [spoiler] once you pass it you literally cannot fall down... a checkpoint in a Foddian game. [/spoiler]. The jumps in general are fairly forgiving even though they can be intimidating at first. It is a fairly short adventure but it is good as an introduction to the whole rage game genre. Again, the art is great and the game shows a lot of character. 7/10. [b]New Babe +[/b]: I think this is where the series peaks. The art and music are superior to the original, and the pacing is SUPREME. There were multiple moments where I gasped out loud because of hitting a new area, both because it was difficult to get to and the drastic scenery change. The characters are also fun in how dramatic they are, it's hard not to laugh at how seriously they take this game. 9/10. [b]Ghost of the Babe[/b]: I think the start of Ghost of the Babe is a little egregious and I will never play that again without the item that lets you cheese the first area. Some areas have had nice pacing though, and there are some areas of rest without taking away the possibility of falling. The art is still good but I do not think it holds up to New Babe +, maybe it's a stylistic thing. I have not finished it yet, so I cannot give it a score. ?/10.