Jinx
released on Jan 31, 2003
Jinx is a 3D platformer for the PlayStation in the vein of other 3D platformers like Spyro the Dragon. The main character Jinx, a court jester, is tasked with finding and rescuing the royal family he works for since it has been kidnapped by Gripply the Pirate King, leaving the realm into a state of chaos. The player has to traverse various different worlds and locations in pursuit of Gripply, while facing a number of enemies, solving puzzles and collecting items. The graphics are notable for being very colourful.
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Etant jeune je n'ai jamais pu finir ce jeu.. Difficulté des énigmes très élevé
I played this with my best friend Patty. I had this as a kid but never beat it, but now I have. Keith Leary's music made it worth it, the final level and requirement of backtracking for good ending ruined it for me.
This sure is a game that exists for some reason. Yep. A Ps1 exclusive European exclusive platformer released in 2003. The same year that brought Silent Hill 3, Mario Kart Double Dash, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Beyond Good & Evil among others.
Ok I know. I should really mark this on its own merits but its just such a baffling late release. Graphically the game is really a pretty thing, full of bright colours, nicely detailed worlds and fun characters. Music is wonderful too thanks to a soundtrack full of childish glee.
But the game as a whole is so cookie-cutter it hurts. Mostly linear levels, very basic level design and just very little in the way of content or difficulty means you can sleepwalk through most of the game. Its not an awful game by any means but you can tell this was just rushed out to market to make sure the Ps1 had 'Something' for those still holding on for dear life.
Ok I know. I should really mark this on its own merits but its just such a baffling late release. Graphically the game is really a pretty thing, full of bright colours, nicely detailed worlds and fun characters. Music is wonderful too thanks to a soundtrack full of childish glee.
But the game as a whole is so cookie-cutter it hurts. Mostly linear levels, very basic level design and just very little in the way of content or difficulty means you can sleepwalk through most of the game. Its not an awful game by any means but you can tell this was just rushed out to market to make sure the Ps1 had 'Something' for those still holding on for dear life.