JetPack Jinx – try this totally addictive Tilt & Jump game!
by Paul Wilks
Nov 27, 2012 11:23 AM –
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JetPack Jinx is a gravity based, accelerometer-controlled ‘jumping’ game where you need to help Jinx get back to his space ship. A similar game in many ways to titles like Hyper Jump, Abduction and Doodle Jump. As with any of these, the aim of the game is to keep going up & up and, whatever you do, don’t fall!
Price: Free, In-app Purchases
Tested on: Nexus 4
Content Rating: Everyone
Pros & Cons:
Pros
- Fun, well designed graphics!
- Easy to play, hard to master!
- Lots of levels and achievements!
- More challenging than similar games!
Cons
- Isn’t particularly original.
Features:
The gameplay in JetPack Jinx will be automatically familiar if you have ever played any of the above games. The idea is to keep ascending as high as you can by collecting items which boost you higher and bouncing on platforms. If you keep collecting, the higher you go. The level gets tricky when you find yourself in an area of the screen with few items so you have to carefully manoeuvre and tilt yourself around using your Android’s accelerometer.
The game features some nice graphics (not, in my opinion, quite as slick as Hyper Jump but not far off) and is full of cool sound effects. There are various achievements to complete and stages to unlock as you go higher and higher. The first obstacle is hitting 1000m and after then you start higher up. There are all manner of boosts to help you along the way, but then also a great number of enemies which can send you hurtling down. It’s fun, certainly challenging and easy to play if you’ve enjoyed similar titles.
JetPack Jinx is a freemium title so expect the options to make in-app purchases to help you achieve higher scores. You do earn coins while you play but it’ll take a great deal of commitment to get anywhere near enough for the permanent boosts. Still, I know many people find these games massively addictive and you might rack up some serious coinage while playing anyway. The game is very polished and free, so if you’re a fan of the genre, definitely check it out.
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Jetpack Jinx – Aim for the jewels which boost you
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Jetpack Jinx – Parachutes will help make the landing softer after you hit 1000 meters
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Jetpack Jinx – Just don’t fall!
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Jetpack Jinx – Jungle Jam stage start
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Jetpack Jinx – Cooly animated boosts
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Jetpack Jinx – Pause menu
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Jetpack Jinx – Menu
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Jetpack Jinx – Back story
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Jetpack Jinx – How to play
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Jetpack Jinx – Level select
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Jetpack Jinx – Stats and missions
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Jetpack Jinx – High score
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Jetpack Jinx – Store
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Jetpack Jinx – In-app purchasing
Fun Factor:
The game is lots of fun and simple to play. You have to coordinate the use of your accelerometer with the location of various coins, jewels and more to keep going up. It feels desperately unlucky to miss a boost and suddenly start falling, but it makes the game very casual and easy to get into.
Addictive:
I think if you get competitive with yourself, this can be a game that has you hooked. It’s not an Angry Birds style game that will grip you tightly and not let go, but it definitely has that one-more-go factor.
Graphics:
The graphics are very good- not amazing- but still sharp and fun. The animations are excellent too and there is always lots happening on screen.
Accelerometer, Vibration & Sound:
Accurate use of the accelerometer is crucial to successful gameplay. It does feel a little bit sensitive to begin with but once you get used it it feels intuitive and easy to control. The sound- both the music and sound effects- are very cool and compliment the gameplay well.
Tags:
Abduction!,
Android App,
Android Apps,
Android Apps for Children,
Android Game,
AndroidTapp.com App Review,
Doodle Jump,
Hyper Jump,
Jetpack Jinx,
jump
Categorised in: Arcade & Action
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