Jack Move
September 8, 2022
Jack Move is a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker determined to rescue her kidnapped father and take down the overreaching Monomind corporation. They whisper her name on the streets: Solares. A …
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Critic Reviews (18)
Graphics
70.0
Gameplay
60.0
Story
65.0
"Jack Move is a modern JRPG that pays homage to its origins by bringing a very casual experience of a genre that usually demands a lot from players with a well-written plot, well-built characters and simple gameplay to master. It …"
Read original review"Jack Move is a short experience but is filled with some good ideas and rewarding gameplay."
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30.0
Gameplay
30.0
Story
30.0
"Jack Move is a fantastic and bite-sized RPG with some incredibly interesting character building. The story feels too jam packed and tonally inconsistent, but it and the characters are enjoyable for what they are. While I&s;m not a fan of …"
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68.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
74.0
"Blending modern pixel art with classic turn-based combat is the team at So Romantic, developers of the new and exciting game, Jack Move. The short but impressive title does a terrific job of providing a safe and familiar turn-based experience …"
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20.0
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30.0
Story
5.0
"Jack Move starts off enchanting with a beautiful visual presentation and a rousing soundtrack, but the technological magic quickly wears off. When we finally realize it, the game is over and all that&s;s left is the feeling that the hours …"
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85.0
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85.0
Story
75.0
"Jack Move is an abbreviated JRPG that feels as satisfying as some of the longest classics in the genre. With a great, nuanced battle system and a well-developed cyberpunk world, Jack Move shows that you don&s;t need 50 hours to …"
Read original review"Jack Move’s fresh, dystopian cyberpunk adventure offers a quick and merciful reprieve from the genre’s exhaustive trappings."
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85.0
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88.0
Story
87.0
"Visually the game&s;s pixel art is a treat to look at, and this is only bolstered by the fantastic soundtrack that accompanies it. Bright Town feels alive and NPCs have their own side stories that happen as the main story …"
Read original review"Fans of Cyberpunky vibes, turn-based battling, and a bit of techno-jargon being thrown around should enjoy this one"
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70.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
60.0
"The nearly ten-hour adventure is fun and enoyable, with attractive artwork, but the game doesn’t reach that next level as it ultimately brings very little new to the table."
Read original review"Jack Move is a sensational RPG that won&s;t take you months to complete, with a gripping story and fantastic combat."
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78.0
Gameplay
93.0
Story
86.0
"It may not last terribly long, but Jack Move manages to pack in all the important elements needed for an excellent cyberpunk JRPG adventure. The inventive battle system, enchanting world, and appealing graphics all come together to make for a …"
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85.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
65.0
"Jack Move is exactly what you&s;d expect. Maybe too much so, bordering on generic at times. Other than a same-y but enjoyable narrative, a few fun battles, and some light puzzle work, there are no exciting twists to pull you …"
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90.0
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85.0
Story
80.0
"Jack Move doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but is a gridding chrome rim (to use in-game slang)."
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80.0
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80.0
Story
80.0
"Developer So Romantic crafts a concise RPG with Jack Move that stands out with its original cyberpunk-themed turn-based mechanic and retro aesthetics."
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85.0
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70.0
Story
80.0
"Jack Move has a lot of great mechanics and customization that ultimately doesn’t get utilized due to some poor balancing. The art design and music are fantastic and we hope to see more from this world."
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5.0
Gameplay
5.0
Story
5.0
"Jack Move is a great RPG inspired by classics of the genre that, despite stumbling a bit with developing its story, delivers a great combat system and a very immersive world that make the time investiment well worth it."
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75.0
Gameplay
78.0
Story
82.0
"A succinct and well-told story, Jack Move’s character-writing and dialogue are endearing, and its pixel art charms. It’s a short and satisfying bitesize JRPG of around 8 hours for players with a bit less time on their hands or perfect …"
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