Although I’ve come to realize it’s somewhat difficult to describe in text, I’ll do my best. It’s pretty simple and in theory, it’s actually a great idea. You’re probably wondering just how someone who can teleport would attack an enemy. These pan across the screen as you listen to dialogue between Griffin, the Paladins and certain other 'shady' individuals. Upon completion of each level, you’re treated to stylized hand-drawn scenes, much like what you’d find in a graphic novel.

The level will culminate in a fight with an elite Paladin who has a few different attacks and better defenses. In some cases, there will be multiple waves of enemies before you are allowed to proceed. Each level is essentially a series of rooms filled with Paladins (basically just a guy with an energy baton) intent on ending your teleportation career. More specifically, it’s a third person brawler, as that’s pretty much all you’ll do throughout. Jumper: Griffin's Story is a third person action game. But was the decision to base a game on a supporting role rather than the main character a good one? Read on to find out. Perhaps that’s why the game follows Griffin’s story rather than David’s. He’s cocky and experienced and generally more interesting than the character of David. He’s an intriguing character and it’s clear he’s been around the block before with the Paladins. He plays a multi-faceted role as both David’s teacher and, to a certain degree, his antagonist.

It isn’t long before the Paladins take an interest in David.Īs we follow David’s adventures, we’re introduced to a fellow Jumper named Griffin. In the movie, we are introduced to a secret society of 'Paladins' men whose job it is to hunt down and kill those with the ability to teleport, also known as Jumpers. However, his activities don’t go unnoticed. He travels the globe and 'accumulates' vast riches. At first it’s a life saving surprise, but over time David starts to use his ability to his advantage. The movie and novel follow the life of a young man named David Rice as he grows up and eventually realizes he has the ability to teleport. It was developed by an Aussie studio called RedTribe, famous for such megahits as Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal and Space Chimps. Jumper: Griffin's Story is a video game spinoff of a movie that was based on a novel by author Steven Gould.

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