{"id":118982,"date":"2020-10-06T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2020\/10\/spooky_3d_platformer_pumpkin_jack_will_haunt_nintendo_switch_this_halloween"},"modified":"2020-10-06T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2020-10-06T11:30:00","slug":"spooky-3d-platformer-pumpkin-jack-will-haunt-nintendo-switch-this-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/10\/06\/spooky-3d-platformer-pumpkin-jack-will-haunt-nintendo-switch-this-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Spooky 3D Platformer Pumpkin Jack Will Haunt Nintendo Switch This Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/5cc62270a89a5\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/5cc62270a89a5\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\"><\/aside>\n<p>Headup has announced that the &#8220;comically creepy&#8221; 3D platformer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/pumpkin_jack\"><strong>Pumpkin Jack<\/strong><\/a> will be getting spooky on a Switch near you from 23rd October.<\/p>\n<p>The game, developed by Nicolas Meyssonnier, has you jumping, dodging and carving your way through enemies and puzzles in a battle of evil against good. You&#8217;ll come up against a variety of dangerous situations, rollercoaster-like minecarts, and more, and you can even use your trusty owl companion to unleash long-distance attacks. Here&#8217;s an official description:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Pumpkin Jack is a spooky scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord. Dive into an epic adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!<br \/>\u200b<br \/>Follow the will of the Devil himself and slay your nemesis in an epic quest that will take you on a journey in the Boredom Kingdom, a mythical realm shattered by the curse. You will meet friends along the way, from a haughty owl to a snarky crow!<\/p>\n<p>Discover stunning atmospheres in a colorful yet spooky scary Kingdom. Travel through epic and dramatic settings, with each level having its own eerie atmosphere. Using a vibrant palette and high-quality lighting effects, Pumpkin Jack invents its own unique cartoon universe inspired by the classic PS2 graphic style, made with Unreal Engine 4.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><\/blockquote>\n<aside class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"Pumpkin Jack\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/71d476de6d62e\/pumpkin-jack.original.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 445 245'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/71d476de6d62e\/pumpkin-jack.445x245.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Jack\"><\/a><a title=\"Pumpkin Jack\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/71a85099fb694\/pumpkin-jack.original.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 445 245'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/71a85099fb694\/pumpkin-jack.445x245.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Jack\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"Pumpkin Jack\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3ea67f117f59b\/pumpkin-jack.original.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 445 245'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3ea67f117f59b\/pumpkin-jack.445x245.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Jack\"><\/a><a title=\"Pumpkin Jack\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/8bb46801c0e2d\/pumpkin-jack.original.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 445 245'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/8bb46801c0e2d\/pumpkin-jack.445x245.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Jack\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The game is said to offer tight platforming sections, riddles to solve, and &#8220;a hair-raising array of gameplay mechanics&#8221; that total a playtime of 5-8 hours for one run. If you&#8217;re keen on giving it a go, make sure to keep an eye on the eShop later this month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Headup has announced that the &#8220;comically creepy&#8221; 3D platformer Pumpkin Jack will be getting spooky on a Switch near you from 23rd October. The game, developed by Nicolas Meyssonnier, has you jumping, dodging and carving your way through enemies and puzzles in a battle of evil against good. 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