VP Games announced the launch of the Grumpy Jack demo, a top-down bullet hell adventure that throws players into a whimsical, spooky world brimming with bizarre enemies, quirky characters, and secrets around every corner. Created by solo developer Vincent Penning, Grumpy Jack mixes fast-paced action, puzzle-solving, and dark humor into a rich, handcrafted 2D universe.
In Grumpy Jack, players take on the role of Jack, a reluctant hero tasked with recovering Death’s missing coffee mug. His journey through a haunted, hand-drawn 2D world is filled with oddball characters, intricate puzzles, and relentless bullet hell combat. Each area offers unique challenges, hidden paths, and a story full of dry humor and delightful surprises.
Explore a large, interconnected world with Metroidvania-style progression and learn a wide variety of skills. Meet quirky characters and piece together the whole narrative. Whether you’re solving a puzzle, dodging a trap, or helping a skeleton with a strange request, there’s always something weird and worth chasing. So, if you like classic top-down gameplay, oddball adventures, and a world that doesn’t take itself too seriously, Grumpy Jack is ready to welcome you in.
