Jalopy
SCORE: 58
Family Friendly Gaming was given a digital
download code for Jalopy on the Xbox One. This road travel simulator can
also be found on the Personal Computer. I found no information on a
physical copy version of Jalopy in the United States of America. Jalopy
clocks in around the one gig size for those needing to know how much
space this downloadable only home console video game requires. We know
space management on current video game systems can be a big problem for
many families.
Jalopy has indie graphics and indie sounds. The special effect sounds
did not fit for me most of the time. The rest of the time Jalopy was way
too quiet. The graphics in Jalopy are a bit on the bland side. Certain
color choices like light gray on white for dialogue is difficult to read
at times. Talking is also a major distraction when we are trying to
drive these long distances.
Players must pick a destination on the map before they can leave the
garage. The tutorial can be confusing at times. Thankfully we can skip
it. To me Jalopy is a road travel simulator. We need to check car parts
or have the vehicle break down. I had issues lining up the cursor with
items to interact with. I noticed glitches in Jalopy as well. I put the
uncle in the car and he was half in the trunk and half out - also
spinning around for example.
When I was driving in Jalopy my uncle was talking to me but nowhere to
be seen. I looked all around and even hit one of the walls on the side
of the road trying to find the uncle. Driving in Jalopy is okay. It was
a little touchy in terms of those controls. The speaking sounds in
Jalopy are odd. Jalopy feels like a PC game to me.
The alarm clock at the beginning of Jalopy is obnoxious. I got
frustrated when Jalopy would not let me move because of some talking.
Other times I did not understand the orders – that was when I could read
them. I do not feel like I am the audience for Jalopy. I am not exactly
sure who is though. The alcohol and tobacco are the main reasons for the
thirteen and older rating. Jalopy gave me a headache.
- Frank
Graphics: 55%
Sound: 55%
Replay/Extras: 70%
Gameplay: 50%
Family Friendly Factor: 60%
System: PC/Xbox One(tested)
Publisher: Excalibur Games
Developer: Minskworks
Rating: ‘T’ – THIRTEEN and OLDER ONLY {Alcohol and Tobacco Reference}
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