Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game (2024)

Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game is a cute, funny, and heartwarming hand animated JRPG from Studio Kumiho.

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure Indie Action Comedy Kids jrpg power of friendship hand-animatedXbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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LadiesGamers.comMargaret David Sep 2024
Cricket: Jae’s Really Peculiar Game has a lot of style and a lot of heart, and the people who grew up on both Earthbound and Super Mario RPG are going to find something here that scratches a hard-to-reach itch. But like its predecessors, it’s going to be a little sturdier of an opponent than you think, and mastery of combat and awareness of its quirks is going to be key as to whether or not this game is going to be for you in the long term.
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ImpulsegamerNay ClarkSep 20243.1/5
Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game is not your typical JRPG. It is a perilous and heartwarming enterprise where makeshift friendships turn into indestructible alliances. There is a great time to be had in this rich and peculiar world and the graphics and audio design sell this kooky vibe exceptionally well. The game is fun to play but becomes a chore faster than you would want it due to flat environments and a easy streamlined combat system that gets annoying with the constant onslaught of respawning enemies. The dialogue and overall comedy enriches the diversion and produces a delightful time that you won't forget. Munch down on a Dwix Bar and make your way across this animated world to wish for your greatest desire.
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WayTooManyGamesOliver ShelldingSep 20246/10
The tonality and presentation of some subjects – abandonment, insecurity, bullying and anxiety – are not doled out in a balanced manner and hurt the vibe of the game. The constant presence of hurt and self-loathing really make it difficult to enjoy the game outside of combat. While the subject matter may be important, I don’t feel it was delivered in the right way.
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About the game

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Studio Kumiho
Publisher: PM Studios
Released: August 15, 2024
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person

IGDB rating 6.2/10 from 1 ratings.