Jono's One-Minute Queue: What It Means for Players and the I…
Jono's unique queue-based gameplay offers a novel social experience and could inspire developers to create games that are harder to clone in the age of AI.
Jono's unique queue-based gameplay offers a novel social experience and could inspire developers to create games that are harder to clone in the age of AI.
Key points - Jono is a free Steam game where only one player can play at a time, for one minute each. - The game is developed by Part Time Monkey, the solo studio of original Angry Birds artist Tuomas Erikoinen. - Players collectively aim to complete 1 million unique levels; over 87,600 have been cleared so far. - Jono has 96% positive user reviews on Steam and launched on October 5. - A 'Meat Grinder' mode quarantines player-made levels deemed too difficult for normal play.
Timeline - October 5: Jono launches on Steam and has been expanded considerably since. - During development: Erikoinen creates the launch version of Jono in about a month. - Currently: Players have cleared over 87,600 levels and died 114,200 times collectively.
FAQ
Q: Is Jono really free to play? A: Yes, Jono is free to download on Steam. It has no price tag and has received 96% positive user reviews.
Q: How does the queue system work? A: After a short tutorial, you join a queue. When it's your turn, you play for one minute, then the next person takes over from exactly where you left off.
Q: What is the Meat Grinder mode? A: It's an optional mode that collects player-made levels deemed too difficult for normal play, essentially quarantining the hardest Kaizo-style challenges.
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