3D Platformer "Pumpkin Jack" Confirmed for PS4, Switch, XB1 and PC (Q4 2020, PC Demo Available)

[Dancrane212]

https://www.gematsu.com/2020/02/3d-platformer-pumpkin-jack-announced-for-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc






Nice to see this get confirmed for console, it's been kicking around online for a bit now and looks fantastic:

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[Fat4all]

looks slick

 

[Sebalt]

It reminds me of MediEvil, looks fun!

 

[ShinUltramanJ]

Oh wow, I really like the looks of this! Putting it on the Wishlist.

Edit: I see there's a demo on Steam too!

 

[TheBiInBilingual]

Someone message Arlo.

 

[Critch]

So, when does Disney step in to get that name changed?

 

[Deleted member 1589]

Well that was absolutely charming

 

[Deleted member 4247]

That's very impressive for a 3-year solo project.

 

[AppleKid]

Seems like they uploaded the trailer with the wrong track

 

[Detective Pidgey]

Ok, they have my attention. This looks really cool!

 

[Neiteio]

Looks floaty but fun. Weirdly reminds me of the wacky sort of 3D platformers you could find on the N64 but with shiny graphics. I dig it.

 

[tolkir]

It reminds me of MediEvil, looks fun!

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It's a mix of Maximo and Medievil vibes.

 

[K Samedi]

Looks good graphically but I can see from the vids that the character control and overall responsiveness will be horrible.

 

[Dancrane212]

Looks good graphically but I can see from the vids that the character control and overall responsiveness will be horrible.

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I had no issues with that in the demo.

 

[Sander VF]

This is giving me vibes of an edged up PS2 era platformer and I'm all for it!

 

[Crissaegrim]

So, when does Disney step in to get that name changed?

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Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King?

 

[nib95]

Looks great. May have to check this out.

 

[PaulloDEC]

I had no issues with that in the demo.

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Yep, taking the demo for a quick spin removed any fears I had about the controls. It feels pretty nice, nicer than I expected based on the trailer.

 

[Tambini]

Played through the demo, a bit janky but its got promise. Combat could use some improvements, didn't really have good hit feedback or animations so it felt a bit mashy

Definite PS2 vibes which I like overall though

 

[Maximo]

I need me more 3D platformers.

 

[Dalcop]

I'm not a fan of the style of most indie games, but this one has certainly earned my attention.

 

[corasaur]

So, when does Disney step in to get that name changed?

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There's no way that skellington is the only living jack-o-lantern named jack in history

 

[thepenguin55]

There's no way that skellington is the only living jack-o-lantern named jack in history

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Take this one for example from the SMT series. lol

 

[Deleted member 1627]

That looks really nice, love the aesthetic and the Maximo X Medievil vibe. Very cool.

 

[Gay Bowser]

Gorgeous.

They're saying Q4, but this has to come out in time for Halloween, right? Has to.

 

[GrrImAFridge]

Neat little demo. It took me about 25 minutes to complete, including finding all crow skulls. The visual style is consistent throughout, and the general gameplay definitely scratches that PS2-era action-platformer vibe, particularly the mobile pumpkin head puzzle, which instantly brought to mind MediEvil 2's "Dan-hand". A few small quibbles:

- The game isn't difficult, but health drops from enemies (and environmental objects) could be more generous as getting hit hurts quite a bit
- Because enemies can give you a good wallop, the ability to parry basic melee attacks would be nice
- Certain audio elements are loud at the default volume settings

 

[Elliott]

That character design is ace. In general there should be more pumpkin themed things in games.

 

[ScOULaris]

Whoa. Just stumbled across the announcement trailer for this today, and my interest is piqued. Very impressive for a solodev project, and I'm loving what I'm seeing with regard to atmosphere, music, and hearkening back to the PS2 era of platforming.

 

[Velezcora]

Not a big fan of the halloween pumpkin style but it being a platformer means I'll check it out. I hope its a bit more varied than how the trailer looks.

 

[SlipperyMoose]

I'm down to check out a new 3D platform we. I'll have to remember about this game when it comes out later this year.

 

[Dancrane212]

A glimpse at the Switch version:

 

[Swift_Gamer]

Obstacle course? I'm tired of collectathons.

 

[Rats]

This looks like a game that would have come out in, like, 2003. And I mean that in the best possible way.

 

[crazillo]

Looks really cool! Getting some Rayman 2 vibes there :D It's great to see 3D platformers outside Dreams, Mario and remakes again ;) This has to be released before Halloeween though, no way they can wait any longer!

 

[Detective Pidgey]

Demo only on PC right now?

 

[Dancrane212]

Trailer showing off a new level:

Demo only on PC right now?

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Yes.

 

[Dancrane212]

Showing of firearms:

 

[tightinthejorts]

Our review is live now – game is good!

Pumpkin Jack Review

The return of Stingy Jack

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[MoonsaultSlayer]

Yo... last night my son and I watched the For Honor Halloween update trailer because of the jack o lantern thumbnail and was disappointed by the actual design of the full armor set. I said to him that I'd love a cool pumpkin headed character in a game with a Jersey Devil/MediEvil-like aesthetic. Seeing this has me hyped and a PS4 version releases tomorrow? IN.

 

[TOM 2]

Interested. How compromised is the Switch version?

 

[MoonsaultSlayer]

Boo, PS4 version is "a few weeks after" tomorrow. Way to capitalize on the season >=[.

Hope I'm still interested in it come release with Miles Morales and Mortal Shell on my radar.