Description
JIMMY JUMPER (PLAY WITH CONTROLLER OR KEYBOARD)
XBOX CONTROLS:
Joysticks for movement and rotation.
Right trigger for lighter on or off.
A for select during menu.
KEYBOARD CONTROLS:
WASD for movement and rotation. F for lighter on or off.
WHAT'S THIS GAME ABOUT:
You wake up in a twisted, psychedelic bedroom, drenched in the surreal haze of a nightmare. This isn’t your ordinary bad dream—it’s a life-or-death race against time. Armed with nothing but a flickering lighter, you're thrust into the Graveyard of Darkness, where shadows whisper secrets, and unseen terrors lurk behind every crypt. Your mission? Find the mysterious Exit Portal hidden in the Graveyard of Darkness before the demon spider Jimmy Jumper devours your soul and ruins your chances of clocking in tomorrow.
But here’s the catch: You don’t even know there’s an exit until you stumble upon it. The only way forward is through pure survival instinct. Keep your lighter burning bright—it’s your only weapon to hold Jimmy at bay. If that flame dies out, so might you.
GAME INSTRUCTIONS:
WASD for Movement on Keyboard, or regular controls for Xbox controller. Press "F" or right trigger to toggle your flame on and off.
Enter the first portal in the bedroom. Keep your lighter on and survive the darkness while looking for and successfully accessing the final portal mysteriously placed somewhere on the map and will only appear when you are close by to it. Make sure Jimmy Jumper doesn't eat your soul. Every time you see Jimmy Jumper the demon spider you will not be able to move until you can no longer see or hear him anymore. Make sure Jimmy doesn't blow out your flame. When your lighter runs out of fuel, you will have to locate a red glowing fuel refill booster in the darkness to get your flame back on before time runs out. If you remain in darkness for longer than 20 seconds, you will be eaten and lose the game.
WHO IS JIMMY JUMPER?:
Jimmy Jumper is the stuff of nightmares—literally. Once a troubled man in life, Jimmy was mocked and tormented for his feminine appearance and mannerisms. The ridicule festered into rage, driving him into a dark descent as a notorious serial killer. His spree of violence left an indelible mark, but his mortal end was just the beginning. When his victims and their families thought they were free of him, the Lord of Darkness had other plans.
Transformed into an indestructible demon spider, Jimmy now prowls the dreamscape as a relentless predator, hunting the souls of those tied to his victims. His ultimate goal? To spin them into his web of torment and consume them, feeding his insatiable hunger for revenge. With his spindly legs, glowing red eyes, and roach-like indestructibility, Jimmy Jumper isn’t just a spider—he’s a nightmare given form.
When you see Jimmy, your blood runs cold, and your body freezes in terror. He doesn’t strike immediately; instead, he toys with you, deciding if or when to let you go. Will you live another moment or become another soul bound in his eternal web? His unpredictable behavior leaves you at the mercy of his twisted whims. Don’t move, don’t breathe—just pray the flame of your lighter holds out.
After his gruesome human life ended, Jimmy’s soul was twisted into a creature of pure vengeance by the Lord of Darkness. The transformation bound him to the nightmares of those connected to his past, ensuring his torment lives on. His spider form embodies his anger and rejection of humanity, while his roach-like immortality means he can never truly be destroyed. He’s not just a monster; he’s a reckoning.
Jimmy Jumper is no ordinary demon—his hauntings are personal. Each nightmare he invades serves as a hunting ground, and his web grows with every soul he captures. He thrives on fear, feeding on the screams and terror of his victims. And even though his victims may escape his nightmare once, they’re never truly free of him. He’s always watching, always waiting, always hungry.
Jimmy Jumper is the ultimate predator, a relentless force of darkness that will freeze you in fear and leave you questioning if you’ll ever wake up again. In the game, your only chance of survival is to keep your flame alive and avoid his web. Just remember: Jimmy can’t be destroyed. All you can do is try to escape.
UPDATE: ALL KNOWN BUGS FIXED! ENJOY THE GAME!
BRIEF CREDITS:
Entirely created by Brain Joose!
Idea inspired by Brain Joose Junior #1!
All in-game assets used are created and owned by Brain Joose!
Music created and owned by Brain Joose using a creator membership to Suno!
Music lyrics written by Brain Joose with the help of ChatGPT.
Any familiar voices you might hear were also created by Brain Joose using a creator membership with Jammable!
Player dialogue written and voiced by Brain Joose himself!
RESOURCES USED TO BUILD THIS GAME:
Rosebud AI, Meshy, Jammable, Photopea/Photoshop, ChatGPT, ElevenLabs, CapCut Editor, GIMP, Suno!
SHOUTOUT:
-B CART FOR THE HORROR GAME JAM 2025- This is my submission! 1/05/2025
-Thank you Jason for helping with code adjustments! You are the real MVP!
-Thank you to Hannah from Meshy for my first free month and for changing my game developing experience with the new use of awesome 3D models. Everyone should go try out Meshy!
-Thank you Rosie (Rosebud) for playing nice with me during game developing!
#bcarthorrorgamejam2025
