Jumphobia: Homeward Bound

Yes, this game does build upon the original game's premise & mechanics pretty well, BUT I really do not like the fact that it breaks all the rules of visual heirarchy in trying to do so. You've got: 1) Walkable platforms that look like they're background decor because they don't contrast the background enough (Semisolid platforms, Building roofs, etc) 2) Background decor that looks like walkable platforms because they contrast the background too much (PIPES ESPECIALLY) 3) Brightly coloured collectables in front of decor that looks like walkable platforms (See point 2) 4) A garish amount of Bloom. 5) HAZARDS. 👏 THAT. 👏 BLEND. 👏 INTO. 👏 THE. 👏 BACKGROUND. (See point 1) And all of that has just.. killed the game's appeal for me.

The store page claims that the game allows you to build and share levels, which is a lie as of right now. I think you can still create levels but you can't share them because the servers were shut down. Also, the respawn times are very long, which is a shame because the shorter respawn times in the original Jumphobia were one of the things that made it good in my opinion. Unfortunately I can't recommend that you go and buy that one either though, because that game's servers were also shut down.

Jumphobia: Homeward Bound is not just a game; it's a testament to the power of resilience, companionship, and personal growth. As I sit down to write this review, I find myself reminiscing about the countless hours I've spent immersed in its world, a world that has been my refuge through some of life's most challenging moments. Bouncing into the distant future of Euro Nova, a city scarred by corporate warfare, the game's premise alone intrigued me. At its core, it tells the story of a humble courier jump-bot, stripped of its routine existence and thrust into a world of uncertainty. With a heartwarming twist, a canine-like robot becomes an unlikely companion, embarking on a journey that is both physically and emotionally transformative. The parallels between the game's portrayal of the Mare Corporation, a monopoly that controls the world, and my own personal history struck a deeply resonant chord within me. Much like the monopoly's pervasive influence, my father's domineering presence once overshadowed every aspect of my life. The emotional scars left by his actions during his tumultuous relationship with my mother were wounds I carried with me for years. It was during those turbu…

im a big fan of the first game... this is 100x better

the story ends in a pretty unsatisfactory way imo but it's still really fun. I hope that at some point they add more to the story cus I'm actually really invested in it. and being able to make and play community levels is pretty fun, a LOT of random small bugs or things that are missing in the editor but still a fun ass game. oh and the music slaps

it's the most loveliest gorgeous thing i've ever laid my two eyes on