Pumpkin Jack

 PlayStation 4
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  • Summary: Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Digital Chumps
    Mar 1, 2021
    85
    Pumpkin Jack isn’t a game that revolutionizes 3D platformers, nor does it particularly add anything new to the formula; but the level of charm, humor, and ambiance it offers is just too good to pass up. It’s easily able to make it onto a “Top Halloween Games You Must Play” list if there is one out there, even if it’s not necessarily going to resonate any other time of the year. Combat is the game’s only disappointing downside, but it was hard not to have a ghastly smile on my face playing through it.
  2. WellPlayed
    Feb 25, 2021
    85
    From start to finish Pumpkin Jack is a joy to play thanks to its magnificent soundtrack, impressive writing and gorgeous visuals that complement the solid gameplay.
  3. Pure Playstation
    Apr 27, 2021
    80
    Pumpkin Jack is a fantastic platformer that gets very little wrong. While it does have its flaws, mainly in the combat department, the rest of the game carries the weight superbly.
  4. KeenGamer
    Feb 25, 2021
    75
    Pumpkin Jack succeeds in capturing the essence of older action-platformers while adding its own new innovations in a way that keeps the overall experience fresh. With excellent cartoon visual style and a well-put-together soundtrack, my biggest gripe with the game is that it is not a few hours longer.
  5. PlaySense
    Mar 16, 2021
    75
    The atmosphere is the main draw here, in part thanks to an excellent soundtrack. The gameplay is fun as well, if a bit easy and superficial. Overall, a fun adventure that's worth a try.
  6. PlayStation Country
    Feb 24, 2021
    70
    Pumpkin Jack is a well done throwback to 3D platformers of yesteryear. Unfortunately it also has some of their bad habits such as on-rails minecart sections and a final boss you'll hate more than our burning disdain for the music of Simply Red.
  7. GameSpew
    Feb 23, 2021
    60
    Pumpkin Jack is an unspectacular 3D action platformer, but considering it’s largely the work of just one man, it’s quite an achievement. There’s a nice variety of gameplay on offer, some solid visuals, and an enjoyable soundtrack. And even though some gameplay elements outstay their welcome, they at least offer a reprieve from the annoying combat. If you can grit your teeth as you spam the attack button time and time again, there’s some enjoyment to be had here, especially if you’re a fan of the genre.

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  1. Starlen
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    Довольно приятный платформер в стиле Хэллоуин, подобные инди-игры необходимо продвигать, учитывая что за такой маленький бюджет мы получаемДовольно приятный платформер в стиле Хэллоуин, подобные инди-игры необходимо продвигать, учитывая что за такой маленький бюджет мы получаем довольно приятную графику и неплохой геймплей… Expand
  2. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 25, 2020
    9
    Pumpkin Jack
    The jack of all trades
    Im just gonna start by saying go play this game, stop watching this review and just go buy it.. im that    Pumpkin Jack
    The jack of all trades
    Im just gonna start by saying go play this game, stop watching this review and just go buy it.. im that confident that you will absolutely love pumpkin jack.
    Pumkin jack is a 3d platformer pretty similar to the likes of medivel, but I actually like pumpkin jack much more as this feels like medivel meets uncharted to an extent.. sadly not necessarily in the story as this is the weakest part of pumpkin jack… a story of good and evil except youre on the evil side this time.. you’ve been hired by the devil to stop a wizard from saving all of humanity from the monster running around terrorizing them… sadly no voice acting or what id consider real cutscenes.. which isn’t necesrily a big deal, but I would’ve loved to hear the wise cracks my crow companion was making as id play rather than try to stop and read whoich is near impossible in more than handful or situations.. but this is pumkin jacks biggest sore thumb, the rest of this 5 hour journey is an absolute blast, linear 3d platforming style with secret bird skulls for you to collect and unlock other literal skins for jack, for example you can be a lumber jack, or samurai jack, bashing monsters with what starts as a shovel, but as you beat the games bosses youll unlock more weapons and each of these weapons getting progressively powerful and more fun to use, and this is what I feel makes pumpkin jack so special, it doesn’t allow thing to get stale and it doe so with fun, not over complicating progression, the game progressively gets harder while you get closer and close to god like power, but it always remains fun with great checkpoints, satisfying combat, an little set pieces here and there such as a mining kart roller coaster or riding a ghost horse.. mini games where youll be matching the rhythm of the mushrooms, or matching tomb stones, these are an appreciated break from the main game, however these are also where any frustration can set in.. I died a little over 30 times throughout me 5 hour journey, and id say that probably over 20 of thise deaths came at the hand of not tilting the right direction on the carts, getting smacking with too many boxes as I feel through a portal… and these didn’t feel like fun quick time frustrations, these moments felt cheap and annoying, I dreading the moments I had to jump and dodge on a cart.. mostly be casue these are decently lengthy sections with no checkpoints… but after they were done it was back to the fun.. Pumpkin Jack is such a pleasant surprise and is officially one of my favorite Halloween games. So full of character charm and whit, wonderful music, great cast of characters, I want a sequel like right now.
    I give Pumpkin Jack
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  4. KisarasLegacy
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    This is a hell of a good platforming game: cool design, very nice controls and combat, fun platforming, funny story, characters and jokes.This is a hell of a good platforming game: cool design, very nice controls and combat, fun platforming, funny story, characters and jokes. Excellent work… Expand
  5. gamezn_ru
    Oct 3, 2021
    9
    В то время как Pumpkin Jack занят тем, что отдает дань уважения множеству своих влияний, он никогда не выиграет приз за оригинальность, ноВ то время как Pumpkin Jack занят тем, что отдает дань уважения множеству своих влияний, он никогда не выиграет приз за оригинальность, но чистый энтузиазм дизайна и простой захватывающий геймплей делают его намного больше, чем сумма его частей. Как показатель того, что Nicolas Meyssonnier может сделать дальше, это очень многообещающее и отличное начало карьеры в игровом дизайне.

    Для всех поклонников олдскульного 3D-платформера я могу от всей души порекомендовать Pumpkin Jack для некоторых уютно знакомых прыжков и вращений, которые были любовно созданы истинным энтузиастом, который полностью понимает, почему его влияние было таким игровым.    … Expand

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#43 Best PS4 Game of 2021
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#71 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2021