Pumpkin Jack

Critic reviews

• Xbox Tavern

  Carlos Santuana · Nov 06, 2021

  7.5

  Overall, if you’re after a classic platformer that harkens back to the good old days of platforming past, then Pumpkin Jack is certain to bring you some joy. The story may not be one I, or anyone else, will be telling their children about (as I did with Crash Bandicoot as if it were a true story) but it’s not a totally inept offering either, and if you simply want something that can return that nostalgic charm, and some Halloween festivities, then there are many worse options you could choose than a shot with Pumpkin Jack.

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• Push Square

  Robert Ramsey · Oct 30, 2021

  7.0

  Pumpkin Jack isn't going to blow your mind here in 2021, but if you're on the market for a few hours of Halloween fun, you can't really go wrong. A game that knows exactly what it wants to be, and delivers with confidence.

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• 3rd-strike.com

  Ibuki · Oct 25, 2021

  8.8

  Pumpkin Jack is a fun adventure game for young and old. The mechanics prove to be straightforward, the atmosphere is on point, and the soundtrack is very appealing. We did miss a bit of voice acting, and some polishing in the combat mechanics, but overall, this game made us believe we were once again in the golden age of 3D platforming games. We do hope this single developer gets a bit more funds for a possible sequel, as we would love to go on another adventure with Jack.

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• Gaming Trend

  Richard Allen · Oct 25, 2021

  8.5

  Pumpkin Jack is a retro-inspired platformer that features a great sense of humor, creative boss fights, a variety of levels, a few interesting puzzles, and some inspired on-rails sections. While the combat can border on frustrating and the game can be completed in 4 or 5 hours, there is still a lot to love – especially if you are a fan of PS2 era platformers.

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• Gaming Route

  Ankit Gaba · Sep 20, 2021

  8.0

  Great thing about Pumpkin Jack is the Boss Fights which were fun and challenging. So let’s talk about the bad things now, which include the frame rates; just like I mentioned previously, there are a lot of frame rate drops during saves and autosave, which might cause you to fall during platforming.

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• Gaming Trend

  Ben Lombardo · Feb 28, 2021

  8.5

  Pumpkin Jack is a superb game, but its flaws come baring teeth once the glass shatters and you start to notice them. The combat is fun and rewarding, the writing and story are fantastic, but there are certain parts of the game that fall short.

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