Pumpkin Jack, A 3D Platformer Inspired by the PS2 Classics, Releasing on October 23rd (Switch, XB1, Steam, GOG, Epic)

[Dancrane212]

*Also coming to PS4 but delayed due to external factors.

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!

Travel through epic and dramatic settings, with each level having its own eerie atmosphere. Using a vibrant palette and high quality lighting effects, Pumpkin Jack invents its own unique cartoon universe inspired by the classic PS2 graphic style.

You will have to master the arts of dodging, timing and movement to vanquish Jack's foes. During the dynamic real time battles, choose which weapon you want to use and strike at the critical moment! Solve puzzles that focus on physics, gravity and reflection. Inhabit a pumpkin head and burn books, hammer some moles, create a path for magic spheres… But also more!

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New demo coming to Steam on October 9th as well.​

 

[Weiss]

I'm wary of indie games that go for full 3D, but I hope this one is good. I love spooky style games.

 

[oliverandm]

I love the stye! I don't really like the character though.

 

[Biske]

Does look like a fun game for spooky season

 

[KefkaPalazzo]

Hmm. Might grab this if it's any good. Perfect for the season.

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

Looks cool! Is there a reason the PS4 version is omitted though, seeing as it's pretty much on every other platform?

 

[Fisty]

You forgot PS4 from the platforms list. Had to double check because I thought it was odd they would make a PS2-inspired game and not release on PS4

 

[Kain-Nosgoth]

Finally! I was waiting for a release date for a long time!

It was also featured on the french indie direct a couple of month ago



This trailer show off more of the plateforming

 

[Kazer]

Looks pretty good from the bit of gameplay in the trailer. Wishlisted for now. Hope it's good!

Dang mainly made by one dude too.

 

[DeoGame]

Is it no longer coming to PS4? It would probably play well there given its inspirations and all.

Looks fun nonetheless.

 

[Deleted member 8752]

Looks cool.

 

[Dancrane212]

You forgot PS4 from the platforms list. Had to double check because I thought it was odd they would make a PS2-inspired game and not release on PS4

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It was announced for PS4 but that console isn't included in the trailer. Perhaps that version is delayed? Still looking into it.

 

[Ryuelli]

This looks really good.

 

[Fisty]

It was announced for PS4 but that console isn't included in the trailer. Perhaps that version is delayed? Still looking into it.

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Its got PS4 on the website, but yeah watching again seems there's no PS4 logo in the trailer. Maybe they forgot to add it lol

 

[silva1991]

I dunno what I was expecting, but that looked good.

 

[Xagarath]

I'm certainly interested. Looks very polished, and I love the aesthetic.

 

[carlosrso]

Ok, this seems amazing.

 

[jon bones]

love the halloween vibes here - hope they managed 720/60 on Switch handheld

 

[sredgrin]

Looks a decent bit more polished than I expected, color me intrigued.

Looking around it also appears to be from a solo developer, very impressive feat.

 

[Dancrane212]

love the halloween vibes here - hope they managed 720/60 on Switch handheld

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They said they were trying to target 60fps on Switch a couple months ago but no news beyond that. The game being built on UE4 though I wouldn't expect native res if that was the case.

 

[thenexus6]

I'm way into this!

 

[OneThirtyEight]

Should ease my hunger for an eventual Medievil 2 remake.

 

[Maximo]

The demo was...alright Ill wait for reviews to see how it improved.

 

[Bede-x]

The demo was...alright Ill wait for reviews to see how it improved.

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Yeah, it was kinda ok. I wish it had more platforming, since the combat lacked impact. Wishlisted it because I'm a fan of these types of games, but price will determine if it's day one for me.

 

[Duxxy3]

It looks good. How was this off of everyone's radar?

 

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

Looks great, I hope there are a bunch of collectables in it!

 

[MouldyK]

It looks good. How was this off of everyone's radar?

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Because last year Medievil was off of everyone's radar.

 

[Jimnymebob]

It looks good. How was this off of everyone's radar?

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I'm not sure if I'll pick it up day 1, but this is like one of the few indie games I've been looking forward to for a while now.

 

[Famassu]

Kind of looks like a modern Medievil with the polish & gameplay improvements that you'd expect from a 3d-action-platformer game in 2020.

 

[Dizastah]

Looks kinda cool actually.

 

[Deleted member 17207]

Looks awesome!

 

[P A Z]

As long as it's priced sensibly for my tastes, I'm in, looks like what I wanted the MediEvil remake to be.

 

[Mentalist]

Played the demo, it was decent.

Yet another cool game for October.

 

[Cosmic Voyager]

Remember seeing this a while ago, it's looking more solid now.

Love the premise, and we could always use more platformers in the vein of the PS2 trifecta! Hope it reviews well.

PS. give us MediEvil 2 remake and then MediEvil 3 Sony

 

[Cosmic Voyager]

It looks good. How was this off of everyone's radar?

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Because last time we saw it, it didn't look as good IIRC. I remember thinking that on paper it's a game I'd love, but when I saw the footage I was pretty iffy

 

[Juryvicious]

Neat trailer. I was getting Zombies Ate My Neighbors vibes, which is a good thing. Does anyone know if the game supports co-op, 2 players?

 

[GrrImAFridge]

Neat trailer. I was getting Zombies Ate My Neighbors vibes, which is a good thing. Does anyone know if the game supports co-op, 2 players?

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No MP to speak of, per the Steam page.

 

[DanteSparda504]

Looks pretty great! Day 1 for me. We need more games like this

 

[Juryvicious]

No MP to speak of, per the Steam page.

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Thanks. I missed that.

 

[Combichristoffersen]

Nice, will buy when it gets a PS4 release.

 

[Porco Rosso]

This looks fantastic - not sure how I've missed this until now

 

[Mona]

Maximo is that you?

 

[Deleted member 6056]

Just in time for Halloween.

Party time!

 

[salromano]

Looks cool! Is there a reason the PS4 version is omitted though, seeing as it's pretty much on every other platform?

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You forgot PS4 from the platforms list. Had to double check because I thought it was odd they would make a PS2-inspired game and not release on PS4

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Is it no longer coming to PS4? It would probably play well there given its inspirations and all.

Looks fun nonetheless.

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Nice, will buy when it gets a PS4 release.

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I emailed Headup about it earlier this morning and am still waiting on a response.

 

[B. Spaceman]

I'll wait for reviews but I'm looking forward to this

 

[Banzai]

That didn't look like a platformer?

 

[Deleted member 6056]

That didn't look like a platformer?

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Think Jak and Daxter or Ratchet and Clank. Its inspired by Sony platformers and those had more combat.

 

[SpotAnime]

That didn't look like a platformer?

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Kinda looks like an action platformer like Samurai Jack. Some platforming mixed in with Souls-lite combat?

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Think Jak and Daxter or Ratchet and Clank. Its inspired by Sony platformers and those had more combat.

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Ah, I'm even more interested now.

 

[Jinaar]

Hola that looks great, thanks for informing us. Gameplay looks smooth and responsive, from the jumping to the combat. Wishlisting as well.

 

[thenexus6]

Where are people playing the demo?