Obscure

Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game

86% positive of 23 Steam reviews

Released: 2024
Steam Deck: Verified
Platforms: Steam, Epic, Xbox / PC Game Pass, PlayStation

Made by Studio Kumiho. Published by PM Studios, Inc..

About the game

Make a wish. Change the past. Join Jae and his friends on a hand-animated JRPG adventure to undo a devastating loss. Explore a strange world not unlike our own, beat up peculiar enemies using timing-based combat, and annoy NPCs who wish you'd just stop throwing things at them. No grinding required.

Tagged by players

Soundtrack
Turn-Based
Music
Hand-drawn
Emotional
Funny
Comedy
Story Rich
RPG
JRPG
Cartoon
Fantasy

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Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game

86% positive of 23 Steam reviews

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Released: 2024
Steam Deck: Verified
Platforms: Steam, Epic, Xbox / PC Game Pass, PlayStation

Made by Studio Kumiho. Published by PM Studios, Inc..

About the game

Tagged by players

Soundtrack
Turn-Based
Music
Hand-drawn
Emotional
Funny
Comedy
Story Rich
RPG
JRPG
Cartoon
Fantasy

What players say

Recommended
Cricket is a charming JRPG-inspired adventure that follows Jae and his friends on a heartfelt quest. The story revolves around friendship, hope, and personal growth, with a quirky cast of characters whose personalities shine as the plot unfolds. Their interactions feel natural and full of charm, making you care about each one. The game really stands out with its combat system. It takes classic turn-based mechanics…
2.2 h played when written. 9 found it helpful.
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Recommended
This is a pretty good game overall! Pros + A fantastic plot with good dialogue, the game is clearly meant for children but the story is surprisingly heart wrenching that touches on loss and feeling out of place amongst your peers. I really commend writing that can both make you chuckle and shed a tear in equal measure. + Very cute art style that seems almost straight out of a children's graphic novel like "Amulet:…
2.5 h played when written, mostly on Steam Deck. 8 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
I wanted to like it so bad. I’m about 6-7 hrs in. Maybe I’ll try again another time, but it’s too slow. Battles are slow, dialogue, while occasionally fun or clever, is mostly boring. Just feels boring to play with nice graphics and obviously a nice little kid group story. Hopefully I pick it up again later and like it. I’ll change my review if that scenario happens.
2.8 h played when written, mostly on Steam Deck. 3 found it helpful.
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