Hive Jump Reviews
I really appreciate the core bones of what Hive Jump offers, and for the first few hours while I was still getting into my groove it was quite a bit of fun. Familiarity, once it sets in, really wears on the experience though and while taking down the hive queen is a challenge there’s simply a lot of repetition to be had getting there which ends up feeling a bit pointless and for its own sake. With some support things get a bit chaotic and busy but the ability to have some more diverse builds that compliment each other does change things up a bit so that’s a plus. I’d love to see a more fleshed out sequel with more enemy variety and surprises, the core experience is there and it’s a good one, there’s just no missing the grind once it sets in.
Despite the derivation, Hive Jump manages to become something unique. It’s not perfect. The old-school visuals and the occasionally frustrating controls will alienate some (no pun intended). But for those willing to accept the challenge, it’s a must have. Keep a spare controller and some Deep Heat spray ready though. You’ll thank me later.