You might not fit in all of the levels but idea of Nintendo’s handheld running this doesn’t seem beyond the realm of possibility. With that in mind, the game feels like it probably could run on a GameBoy. The game opts for a monochrome, 8-bit look that looks pretty authentically like the original GameBoy and the gameplay is also in keeping with that format. In 2018, Jack N’ Jill was never going to be anything more than a mildly interesting curio for most gamers however the game’s retro presentation and old school gameplay may well appeal to nostalgic gamers. These use the same engine and see you carrying out more platforming tasks but they allow you to earn tickets that can be redeemed for customisation items for Jack and Jill. Trophy whores will just see the first world and think they’re not missing out on anything but later worlds with their clever levels full of moving platforms, clever power ups and tricky layouts should be experienced.Ĭompleting a world also unlocks a minigame. The game’s basic playability does shine through though and when it starts adding new elements such as different obstacle types and power ups for Jack, it does become a better game. You can max out this game’s trophies once you beat the first world, which ultimately will hurt the game’s longevity for many players. Of course, being a Ratalaika joint, you’ll have earned the platinum on this long before that happens. The limited controls mean that this is never going to be one of those really difficult platformers like Super Meat Boy or N+ but it does at least eventually start putting up a little resistance. There’s a very gentle progression from one level to the next and while it takes a little too long to get to the point where each level stops being a formality to complete, when it does get challenging, the game starts to get more enjoyable to play. Jack N’ Jill‘s best feature is the way it scales up the difficulty. Each world brings in new hazards to deal with, altering the gameplay slightly but for the most part the skillset you use remains much the same. These stages are grouped into six worlds with twenty stages in each. This makes him jump and that remains the extent of your ability to interact with him throughout the game’s 120 stages. When the level starts, Jack sets off and will not stop until he either falls down a hole, dies on an obstacle or completes the level. You play as Jack, a small blob, and his job on each level is to get to where Jill is. The game itself is a very simple to understand affair. It comes to us from Ratalaika Games and as ever the Finnish publishers have stuck to their usual formula of making this a cross-buy title with two very easy to obtain platinum trophies for those of you that like that sort of thing. Jack N’ Jill DX is a 2D platformer from solo developer Rohan Narang and is a console port of his 2013 mobile game. ![]() Octoin PS4 / Vita tagged cross buy / easy platinum / gameboy / jack n jill / platformer / ratalaika / retro by Richie
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