Be Funny Now!

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Be Funny Now™ is the free-to-play competitive party game that pits your wit against the world! Write and draw your funniest answers to an ever-growing list of hundreds of questions and prompts such as “What really killed the dinosaurs?”, “What’s the Joker’s signature catchphrase?”, and “In just 4 words, ruin a first date!” Once everyone’s answers are in, judge your peers’ work with a shower of ros…

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,324 reviews

humor413 positive mentions

gameplay9 negative mentions

The game is free and easy to access, making it a fun option for casual play.
When played with friends, the game can lead to a lot of laughs and enjoyable moments.
The character customization and daily questions add a fun element to the gameplay.

The public matchmaking is often filled with unfunny players who spam negative votes, making it frustrating.
The scoring system is confusing and can lead to arbitrary results, with many players ending up with negative scores.
There is a lack of variety in prompts, leading to repetitive gameplay and diminishing enjoyment over time.

humor
525 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
21%
The humor in "Be Funny Now!" is highly subjective and largely dependent on the player base, with many users expressing frustration over the lack of genuinely funny responses and a toxic voting system that often penalizes good jokes. While some players find moments of humor and enjoyment, the overall consensus is that the game struggles to deliver consistent laughs, often leading to feelings of inadequacy regarding one's own comedic abilities. The game is seen as a disappointing alternative to more established party games like Jackbox, with repetitive prompts and a community that frequently fails to engage in meaningful humor.
- “This game really makes you feel funny now.”
- “Be funny now is a great game for a group of people to enjoy themselves and make fun of different things.”
- “It's funny in the short-term, because if you're as popular as Jack Douglas, you can farm content out of that.”
- “This game made me realize how painfully unfunny I am.”
- “The low amount of prompts leads to many repeats even in a low number of played games, the original 'boo' dogpiles and attempted correction in scoring votes both incentivize the wrong things in the game, and the quality of responses tend to lean in the unfunny direction.”
- “Good concept but people are so unfunny it hurts and people who are actually funny still get overwhelmingly negative votes because everyone votes negatively for every single thing.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of confusion and redundancy, with many players finding the mechanics unintuitive and the experience repetitive after initial enjoyment. While some updates have improved aspects of gameplay, issues like a broken voting system, lack of variety in prompts, and a crowded interface detract from the overall experience. Despite its creative concept, the game struggles to maintain engagement due to its simplistic and often dull gameplay loop, drawing unfavorable comparisons to similar titles.
- “The 2.0 update actually improved the gameplay.”
- “It has a really cool concept, really creative gameplay, and overall doesn't get too boring.”
- “The gameplay loop is pretty addictive, and things like the daily question and rotating cosmetics keep you coming back every day, even if only for a little while.”
- “The gameplay is pretty dull.”
- “The gameplay as a whole is basically just a knockoff of Quiplash, which would be fine if it weren't basically the only gameplay in the game.”
- “This game's voting system is so hilariously broken that it completely undermines any other merit that you could find in the game among the repetitive and unintuitive gameplay loop, opaque scoring system, unfunny community, and outdated prompts.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
56%
18%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the upbeat tracks while others find them repetitive and annoying. Many feel that the limited selection and calm vibe detract from the overall energy and engagement of the gameplay, suggesting that a more varied soundtrack could enhance the experience. Overall, while some appreciate the music's quality, it often fails to complement the game's dynamics effectively.
- “The music is classic jacksfilms bangers remixed to have this polished 'waiting room' vibe, and the prompts are pretty original.”
- “Jackbox has fun upbeat musical interludes, wacky but not overwhelming sounds for player actions so you can actually feel the weight of when you send your input to prompts.”
- “New music tracks are high quality as expected.”
- “The music gets grating really fast.”
- “Sadly, I feel like the music is way too calm and relaxed to create any energy while playing.”
- “To my knowledge, there is only one track in this game (excluding the remix used for the shop), which gets looped over and over. Music really can have an impact on a user's experience with a game, and I feel like if there was at least a different track for each 3 rounds of a public session, the gameplay loop would be 100x better.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
39%
35%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the presence of microtransactions and the perceived predatory nature of these purchases, particularly given the young audience. While some appreciate that the game does not feature ads in its PC version and that microtransactions are limited to cosmetics, others feel that the overall monetization strategy feels generic and reminiscent of low-effort mobile games. Overall, the game is seen as fun but marred by its monetization practices, which some players find excessive or unnecessary.
- “There are some microtransactions, but they are solely for cosmetics, and there are no pay-to-win elements whatsoever.”
- “It's a great free game, fun to play and doesn't revolve around microtransactions.”
- “It's unfortunate just how many cosmetics are locked behind in-app purchases, but on the bright side they are the only in-app purchases.”
- “Good game, I love the fact that I get 30 ads about NFTs even though I am on the PC version.”
- “Microtransactions are unnecessary and could be considered somewhat predatory considering the age of Jack's fanbase (young teens to young adults).”
- “The game, despite being fun and a passion project worked on for 8 years, is haunted by microtransactions and an in-game shop using many of the tactics used by scummy mobile games.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
45%
23%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique and charming art style, while others criticize it as unappealing and reminiscent of low-quality flash games. Users note issues with optimization for desktop play, including improper screen fitting and slow animations that detract from the overall experience. Despite the art style's consistency, many feel it does not enhance gameplay or match the game's vibe effectively.
- “The art style is perfect and suits the game amazingly.”
- “With a funky art style that's charming and unique, the possibilities for character creation and imprinting your own style into the game are endless!”
- “UI, art style, and soundtrack are all great.”
- “Speaking of graphical issues, they did not optimize for desktop play; the curtains do not reach the edges of a 16:9 1080p screen and the hook/characters don't go all the way to the edges.”
- “The art style looks like a bad flash game.”
- “Mix that with the fact that the art style is incredibly unappealing to me and you get an experience in which everyone uninstalled once we were finished.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with numerous users reporting various glitches, such as issues with emotes, lobby disconnections, and incorrect animations. While some players find the game enjoyable, the persistent bugs and slow performance detract from the overall experience, leading many to anticipate future updates for improvements. Overall, the game's launch stability is considered poor, with many players expressing frustration over the technical issues.
- “Jack and them fixed the scoring system (kind of) but the game is still buggy as hell and people leave the lobby mid-game far too often.”
- “There's also a few bugs in the game, like the wrong animations playing at the wrong time, getting kicked out of lobbies during a game, the usual 'day one' glitches.”
- “Well, from the previous review, the only thing that was really fixed was the voting system and a slightly more ceremonial ending; everything else is pretty much the same and 2.0 is a buggy mess on release, perhaps that'll get fixed in the following patches, but it won't change much.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
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The story aspect of VRChat is characterized by its user-driven narrative, where players engage in conversations and share stories, often infused with humor. This creates a dynamic and rich storytelling experience that varies greatly depending on the interactions within different worlds and groups.
- “The game is incredibly story-rich, offering deep narratives that keep you engaged.”
- “I love how the storytelling unfolds in unexpected ways, making each playthrough unique.”
- “The characters are well-developed, and their backstories add so much depth to the overall experience.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the plot.”
- “The dialogue is often repetitive and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has limited replayability due to the recycling of prompts within a few sessions, making it feel repetitive. While it may not offer extensive replay value, players can still enjoy it after some time away.
- “I also saw the same prompts recycled multiple times within 2 or 3 games, so I can't imagine it has much replayability.”
- “Not very replayable, but it isn't impossible to pick up after a while.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a frustration with limited emotional expression in games, contrasting past experiences with more nuanced communication options. Players express disappointment when the game's intended emotional impact falls flat, leading to feelings of sadness rather than joy.
- “This game was supposed to make me happy, but I cried because of how unfunny I am.”
- “Remember when games had chatboxes that allowed you to communicate in words and not just the emotional range of a baby, with a total of four reactions?”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, detracting from its overall potential and enjoyment.
- “This game could have been amazing, yet poor decisions and planning have made this a pain to play and borderline tedious.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and unfulfilling, making progress feel more like a chore than an achievement.”
- “I find myself spending hours doing repetitive tasks just to level up, which takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers commend the developers for their effective optimization efforts, highlighting improvements that enhance the overall performance of the game.
- “Something I applaud the devs for is the optimization work.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development in the game has been criticized for its lack of depth, with users noting that the character designs appear cheap and visually unappealing, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices in character progression; it feels like my decisions don't matter.”
- “The characters lack depth and personality, which makes the story feel flat and unengaging.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is criticized for lacking the quirky charm typical of Jackbox titles, resulting in an uninspired and unenjoyable experience.
- “The game desperately tries to be like Jackbox but struggles with a lack of quirky atmosphere and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “There’s a distinct absence of charm or creativity in the atmosphere, leaving the experience feeling dull.”