It's Quiz Time
- November 30, 2017
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Can anyone remember Buzz!, the PlayStation Quiz game series hosted by the titular Buzz himself?
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Get on Xbox Games Store"It's Quiz Time" is a party trivia game featuring over 25,000 questions across a wide range of categories. Hosted by a virtual quizmaster named Salli, players can compete against each other or team up to answer questions in a fast-paced, TV-style quiz show. Customizable game modes and the ability to create your own trivia questions add to its replayability.
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Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews
- Great variety of questions and game modes, making it fun for parties and family gatherings.
- The AI host adds a humorous touch and engages players effectively, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is easy to set up and play using smartphones as controllers, allowing for a large number of players.
- The game often suffers from connectivity issues and crashes, especially in multiplayer mode.
- Some questions are overly specific or nonsensical, leading to frustration among players.
- The requirement to download a companion app for all players can be cumbersome and limits accessibility.
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with frequent bugs, glitches, and connection issues, particularly during multiplayer sessions. While some users report that these problems can lead to frustrating freezes, others note that the majority of gameplay remains enjoyable, especially in smaller groups or with stable internet connections. Overall, improvements in stability are needed to enhance the gaming experience.
“Main issue is, without any rhyme or reason, trying to start a new multiplayer game, the system just freezes without loading any questions.”
“Old review: far too buggy and no support.”
“There has been the occasional technical error when playing in larger groups with everyone on the same network; sometimes the app freezes or loses connection.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the entertaining interactions with the host avatar and the amusing dynamics between players, particularly during trash-talking and the disparity in question difficulty. While it may lack the wackiness of other games, the AI's clever commentary and adaptability contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Overall, players appreciate the blend of humor and intelligence that enhances the game's flow.
“Our favorite parts of playing this game were trash talking Salli back or just laughing at how one player would get incredibly easy questions and the others would get destroyed by something only an encyclopedia or subject matter expert would know.”
“The host avatar is funny and the whole game flow is very smooth and enjoyable.”
“Haha turned out to be a jokey, humorous person with great commentary!”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of segments that keep the experience fresh and engaging, with players likely to have their favorites. However, some users find the pace slow due to excessive animations and NPC interactions between rounds. The AI host, Salli, enhances the experience by personalizing interactions and remembering players, contributing to an enjoyable overall gameplay experience.
“The gameplay trailer convinced me, and I have been having a blast with this.”
“There are plenty of different segments that are used throughout the rounds, and they really do vary up the gameplay, so you will have your favorite segments.”
“The AI host, Salli, adds a personalized touch as she reads names aloud and remembers players between gameplay sessions.”
“Gameplay is slow, with way too much animation and interaction from the NPC between every question and round.”
“The gameplay trailer convinced me and I have been having a blast with this.”
“There are plenty of different segments that are used throughout the rounds and they really do vary up the gameplay and you will have your favourite segments.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is centered around a quiz format where players must choose a favorite song for a character, despite having no prior knowledge of the provided options. This creates a unique challenge, as players navigate unfamiliar music selections. Overall, the experience is engaging but may leave some players feeling disconnected from the music choices.
“The music quiz is a fun and engaging way to discover new songs.”
“Choosing player X's favorite song introduces an exciting challenge, especially when you're unfamiliar with the options.”
“The music aspect adds a unique twist to the gameplay, making it both entertaining and educational.”
“Chose player x's favorite song - but you as player x have never heard of any of the songs you're given.”
“Chose player x's favorite song - but you as player x have never heard of any of the songs you're given.”
“The music quiz.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and functionality, featuring cool visuals and a decent variety of modes. However, some users note that the backdrops can become repetitive over time, detracting from the overall experience.
“Very good game in terms of graphics and functionality.”
“Decent variety of modes to play, very cool visuals, and generally well-done synthesized voice; live show mode has potential.”
“The graphics get repetitive once you see the same backdrops over and over.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally praised for its high replayability, offering enjoyable experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs. However, some users note that it lacks the spontaneity and user-friendly interface found in the Jackbox series, which may affect the overall experience.
“Overall, a very enjoyable game with lots of replayability.”
“Overall, it's very good and replayability is high.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the requirement to play 30 games for achievements, to be tedious and burdensome, despite some creative and enjoyable achievement designs.
“Grinding for 30 games played is a chore given the above gripes.”
“Grinding for achievements feels tedious and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its strong variety of questions and categories, which, combined with a good mix of round types, fosters an engaging party environment. Players appreciate the innovative feature of competing against a Twitch/YouTube audience, and the responsive smartphone app enhances the overall experience.
“The strong variety of questions and categories creates a great party atmosphere.”
“The good mixture of round types enhances the overall experience.”
“Playing against a Twitch/YouTube audience adds a cool dynamic to the atmosphere.”
Critic Reviews
It’s Quiz Time Review
It’s Quiz Time is a welcome return to the quiz games of old, made a lot easier thanks to mobile phones. It’s a fun quizzer to play with either friends or family, even if the host is a bit annoying.
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80%Lightning Round
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70%
