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LumbearJack is the kind of game that I find hard to put a score on. I love its look and the cutscenes between levels, but the experience is brief and the gameplay is both very easy and a bit repetitive. I’d also be lying if I said it wasn’t satisfying having Jack demolish all sorts of things in his way and seeing the greenery return to the forest. So after thinking about it, I would say that I did like LumbearJack and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a chill game with light puzzle elements, but it certainly won’t be for everyone. It’s a good game, you just need to know what you’re getting into before you jump in. 

I think I have to accept that LumbearJack just isn’t a game for me. It’s got a super cute art style and a fun core concept, but the gameplay always felt just a little dry. If you’ve got a kiddo around that’s too young for Diablo or Torchlight, I think this could be a fun introduction to isometric action. Otherwise, it feels a bit like giving Power Wash Simulator to a fan of first-person shooters. They might like it in concept, but the execution might be a bit too relaxed.

It’s a shame, because despite its admirable environmental message LumbearJack is a tough title to recommend – even for younger players.