Buy it if you like
- Combat: 113 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 99 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 67 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Performance: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Optimization: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 10k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
75% of themes are praise8% are divided17% are complaints
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
113 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Combat is fast-paced and accessible, with Jack wielding a variety of weapons ranging from a shovel to a scythe, each with its own feel and attack rhythm.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
99 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
At its core, it is an action-adventure game that feels straight out of the PlayStation 2 or early Xbox era, where level design, personality, and charm took precedence over complex open worlds or overwhelming mechanics.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
67 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The environments are filled with personality: haunted graveyards, fog-drenched swamps, eerie villages, and cursed castles all come alive with vibrant lighting and meticulous art direction.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
65 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It’s the kind of story that invites players to relax, smile, and enjoy the ride rather than take anything too seriously.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
45 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The sound design complements the visuals beautifully, mixing creaking wood, ghostly winds, and a whimsical orchestral score that evokes both mischief and menace.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
43 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I liked that we can’t pick a difficulty setting (because there isn’t one) and you simply have to be good enough to complete the story.
+3 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Combat113 reviews
Gameplay99 reviews
Graphics67 reviews
Story65 reviews
Audio45 reviews
Difficulty43 reviews
Steam Deck10 reviews
Controls9 reviews
Characters7 reviews
Divided opinion
Bugs60% still recommend
Players complain
Performance57% still recommend
Optimization60% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$29.99
The lowest we've tracked is $3.59.
9 points recordedtoday · $29.99
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