Pumpkin Jack is headed to PC on October 23, 2020. Described by some as a modern take on MediEveil, the game sees a pumpkin-headed “Jack” leaping through various horrifying levels with acrobatic movement as he explores a cursed world. Jack also builds up an arsenal of weaponry that he uses to take down undead and damned creatures of abundant verity.
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Pumpkin Jack is also inspired by Jak and Dexter, and he and his crow seem to have a comical bond, but other creatures look to be in play to give Jack a hand as well. According to the trailer, Jack was given a mission by the devil himself. He needs to find “the wizard” and destroy him. Of course, based on the over-the-top gameplay shown in the trailer, it seems like that will be easier said than done.
Pumpkin Jack releases at a perfect time, with Halloween being eight days after the launch of the game. With the game very clearly leaning into the holiday theme, the game has the opportunity to stand-out for anyone looking for a festive experience to go along with the times.
That being said, Pumpkin Jack doesn’t look like an over-the-top horrifying game by any means, making it a good game to add to the list of Halloween games that aren’t scary. In terms of tone and scariness, Pumpkin Jack seems to be more aligned with something like A Nightmare Before Christmas.
Pumpkin Jack launches October 23 for PC, Switch, and Xbox One.
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