Dynamite Jack

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

3
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Neat use of lighting.
Exciting stealth action game.
Incredibly polished.

Cons:

Slow start.
Can become repetitive.

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Last revision on January 26, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Neat use of lighting
Exciting stealth action game
Incredibly polished
Simple controls
Fun and challenging
Juxtaposition of using both stealth tactics and bombs is pretty amusing

Reviewers Didn't Like

Slow start
Can become repetitive
AI is easily tricked and overly sensitive

Expert reviews and ratings

It is kind of amazing how immersive just another top-down action game with simple graphics can be. It’s all about the implementation my friends, not the set-decoration and second rate storytelling. In keeping simple, Dynamite Jack gets this right.

By IndieGameReviewer on August 03, 2012

Dynamite Jack is a totally solid stealth game, with lots of levels and lots of replayability. If they fix the controls in an update (and they’ve already made a small, insufficient attempt), we’ll have no qualms with the game. But even as is, there’s plenty to love here.

By SlideToPlay on July 19, 2012

A tense and surprisingly strategic stealth puzzler that's only let down by awkward controls.

By PocketGamer on July 12, 2012

The included levels eventually provide an exciting experience, and the user generated content is reflective of the robust tools placed at the players’ fingertips.

By TouchGen on July 07, 2012

It's a stealthy puzzle game with explosions, and it's a brilliant one at that. If you don't have an iPad, do yourself a favor and check it out on desktop. And either way, report back to our discussion thread to share your thoughts, levels and strategies.

By TouchArcade on June 27, 2012

The game makes controlling your character a breeze. Considering the polish in the visuals, audio, and gameplay, it should come as no surprise that Dynamite Jack is a mostly bug-free experience. If you like your games simple yet fairly challenging, don’t be surprised if you find Dynamite Jack to be a blast.

By TheIndieGameMag on May 10, 2012

There’s still a thrill to be had by narrowly escaping the guards and slipping between beams of light. Some might even say that when Dynamite Jack is at its best, it’s a blast.

By GameZebo on March 15, 2012

Dynamite Jack comes with only 28 official levels, but that's only the beginning. There are a few hundred user-created levels, and most of them are actually quite good. You can also design your own levels, though the interface isn't the best. It's still...

By Android Police on April 12, 2013