- Shooter, Platform, Strategy, Indie
"Hive Jump is one part Spelunky, one part XCOM, and all parts alien ass-kicking. You and your friends assume the role of JUMPERS, and blast your way through subterranean alien hives in run-and-gun 2D platforming action.
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Marooners' RockMatt KowalskiFeb 20179.6/10Hive Jump is an enjoyable 2D platform experience with a soundtrack that draws the player into the atmosphere.
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The Gamerheads Podcast Roger ReichardtJan 2019Hive Jumper does roguelikes right. The risk/reward system is fair and balanced, and it leaves the players with a sense of accomplishment. Even a failed run allows the user to keep some of the goo that they earned, which allows you to level up your character and your bases. The combination of base defense building and run and gun gameplay certainly adds a new and welcomed dynamic to the roguelike genre. Overall the game is just pure fun, a wonderful nod to the SNES/Genesis era games while incorporating new aspects of modern gaming.
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KeenGamerFeb 20178.9/10Hive Jump is a solid game and is very enjoyable even after multiple hours of playing through it. Most people will skip over this game and will miss out; if you love space games and especially run-and-gun games, then we highly suggest you buy this game on Steam. It is well worth your $20!
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Nintendo LifeMitch VogelOct 20175/10Overall, Hive Jump is a disappointing game in light of the attention and buzz it once attracted. There are the bones of an interesting concept here, but it never seems to come together quite right once everything gets rolling. Repetitive gameplay, disappointing performance and ho-hum presentation make this a game that's 'ok' at best. We'd recommend this one only to players who are eager for a co-op action shooter for their Wii U. It does what it says on the tin, just don't expect to come away from this one wowed by the experience.
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Pure NintendoHeath Shusterman-ZimmermanJan 20196/10In the end, the overall difficulty of the game makes Hive Jump a hard game to recommend. Players looking for a one player run-and-gun game should look to other titles. If you like difficult multiplayer games, this might be the game you are looking for.
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About the game
- Platforms
- Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Graphite Lab
- Publisher
- Graphite Lab
- Released
- October 12, 2016
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Unity
IGDB rating 7.7/10 from 4 ratings.
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