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Joe Danger

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75%Game Brain Score
humor, music
story, gameplay
74% User Score Based on 62 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

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Joe Danger is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Hello Games and was released on June 24, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Can you put the world’s most determined stuntman back into the limelight? Combo, boost and pull ludicrous stunts as Joe attempts to race his way back into the record books in over 100 eye-popping levels. Leap school buses full of screaming kids and pools of ravenous sharks! Dodge spikes and mousetraps! Speed through coin dashes and beat Team Nasty in nip-and-tuck races!

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Fun and colorful gameplay that is suitable for both kids and adults, offering a lighthearted change of pace.
  • High replayability with a variety of levels and challenges, including a custom track editor and online level sharing.
  • Easy to learn controls and a charming cartoon style that appeals to a wide audience.
  • Frustrating mechanics and level design that can feel tedious, especially with the requirement to collect all items to progress.
  • Limited multiplayer support and issues with controller compatibility, which can hinder the experience for some players.
  • Some players find the game chaotic and lacking clear objectives, making it difficult to understand the point of the gameplay.
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely absent, with minimal dialogue and a focus on gameplay rather than narrative. While some missions are enjoyable and offer replayability, players generally find the lack of a compelling story to be a significant drawback. Overall, the experience is more about the fun of gameplay than any engaging storyline.

    • “Most of these games have excellent gameplay with great graphics and serious storylines.”
    • “With tons of replayability, nooks and crannies to explore, a whole lot of missions, this game is well worth its price!”
    • “No story really... no dialogue either.”
    • “I never bothered trying the story mode.”
    • “Not much of a story, but this game's all about the gameplay.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highlighted as the core strength of the game, offering a mix of fun and original racing mechanics, though some players find the controls frustrating and levels overly lengthy. While the game provides decent value for money, it is primarily focused on gameplay rather than narrative, making it suitable for younger audiences. Overall, it combines engaging challenges with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic racing games.

    • “Gameplay is the meat of the game.”
    • “Just the right amount of difficulty to overcome the challenges... great fun and original racing gameplay!”
    • “The mechanics are frustrating, and levels feel like an eternity.”
    • “It's like your Excitebike in 3D with mission-based gameplay, speed, and exploration in a linear progression-based game.”
    • “Not much of a story, but this game's all about the gameplay.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as progression often requires collecting all items rather than a specific subset, leading to repetitive gameplay. This can make advancing through levels feel like a chore, especially in later stages where the demands increase. Additionally, the lack of competitive online multiplayer further contributes to the monotony of replaying earlier levels.

    • “Because it sure as hell feels like that... you also have to go through everything to progress in any way, which is tedious.”
    • “It'd be one thing if a 'star' required to unlock levels were like 'collect 40 of 50 specific things', but it's more like 'collect all 50 things', which turns this game into a tedious challenge once you reach certain stages that require stars.”
    • “[Bare-bones split-screen, no competitive online multiplayer; it can get tedious replaying earlier levels.]”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics in these games are praised for being fantastic, particularly with a cartoon style that enhances the gameplay experience. While some users call for improvements, many appreciate the visual quality that complements the engaging storylines and easy-to-learn controls.

    • “Most of these games have excellent gameplay with great graphics and serious storylines.”
    • “The graphics are fantastic cartoon graphics, the controls are easy to learn, and with a control that fits his hands, my son easily plays this game, accomplishing levels and stringing together combos of stunts.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack detail.”
    • “I was really disappointed with the visual quality; it feels like a step back.”
    • “The textures are bland and the overall design looks rushed.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its cartoonish daredevil crashes and overall charming presentation, making it a fun and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and the ability to create their own humorous scenarios through the level editor.

    • “I have had fun playing maps over and over, finishing level accomplishments and laughing at the cartoon daredevil crashes.”
    • “It's hilarious.”
    • “An original take on platforming, happy, funny, and charming, comes with a great track editor.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability with numerous missions and hidden areas to explore, although some users feel the overall content is somewhat limited.

    • “With tons of replayability, nooks and crannies to explore, and a whole lot of missions, this game is well worth its price!”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “I love how every decision I make leads to different paths and experiences, encouraging me to play again and again.”
    • “The game lacks enough content to keep me coming back for more.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”
    • “The limited variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to revisit.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in Joe Danger 1 is praised for its quality, with many users highlighting its catchy 70s game show vibe as a standout feature that enhances the overall gaming experience.

    • “The music in Joe Danger 1 is fantastic, featuring superior 70s game show tunes that really enhance the experience.”
    • “I love the upbeat and catchy soundtrack that perfectly complements the gameplay.”
    • “The nostalgic vibe of the music adds a unique charm to the game, making it even more enjoyable.”
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Joe Danger is a casual racing game with comedy theme.

Joe Danger is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

Joe Danger was released on June 24, 2013.

Joe Danger was developed by Hello Games.

Joe Danger has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Joe Danger is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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