The Jackbox Party Pack 10

62%
Game Brain Score Based on 362 reviews
  • music
  • humor
  • gameplay
The Jackbox Party Pack 10 Game Cover
The Jackbox Party Pack 10 offers up mostly new games with one returning title. These games are some of Jackbox's best in a while and are sure to leave your party in stitches.
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The Jackbox Party Pack 10 is a collection of 5 local multi-player party games for 2-9 players, playable with a phone or tablet. The games include Tee K.O. 2, a drawing and writing game, and FixyText, a writing and teamwork game, among others. The game supports English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish, and has recently received updates with bug fixes and additional content.

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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 362 reviews
music25 positive mentions
stability23 negative mentions
  • Tee K.O. 2 improves upon the original with new drawing tools and customization options, making it a fun experience.
  • Dodo Re Mi is a standout game that offers a unique rhythm game experience, allowing for fun group play and replayability.
  • FixyText provides chaotic and hilarious gameplay, encouraging creativity and laughter among players.
  • Many games in the pack are plagued by bugs and performance issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Hypnotorious is confusing and poorly executed, making it difficult for players to understand the rules and objectives.
  • The price increase to $35 feels unjustified given the overall quality and enjoyment of the games in this pack.
  • music65 mentions

    The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the variety of original songs and instruments, as well as the fun and engaging gameplay reminiscent of rhythm games like DDR and Guitar Hero. However, issues such as latency problems, a lack of interesting initial song selections, and a frustrating song unlocking mechanism have detracted from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players enjoy the collaborative nature of the music game and the nostalgic Jackbox tunes, making it a worthwhile addition for fans of the genre.

    • “It's basically a multiplayer Stepmania rhythm game (think DDR or osu!mania) featuring some original music, some public domain covers, and some other Jackbox themes.”
    • “The background music is great, the playable songs are fun, and the many instrument choices add a lot of variety to each play.”
    • “Dodo re mi is a rhythm game very much in line with stuff like Rock Band or DDR. There's an impressive number of songs, a great variety of instruments, the music itself is super solid, and the ingenious 'tap tap tap' sync system assures all players will always be in tune with the music even over streaming.”
    • “And that stupid music game doesn't even sync with us in the same room, half of the played notes don't make it through because of delay, and is just not fun because of it.”
    • “Dodo re mi has a terrible song unlocking mechanism that makes playing the game feel very unrewarding.”
    • “Latency issues seem to screw over a lot of players, and the songs they initially give you aren't remotely interesting.”
  • humor49 mentions

    The humor in the games, particularly "Fixytext," is described as chaotic and often hilarious, especially when played with the right group of friends. While some players find the humor to be hit-or-miss, with certain games like "Dodo re mi" and "Timejinx" eliciting more consistent laughs, others appreciate the randomness and spontaneity that can lead to genuinely funny moments. Overall, the effectiveness of the humor largely depends on the players' engagement and the dynamics of the group.

    • “Fixytext is pure chaos and such a dumb funny game, even if it's just repeating random copypastas we still enjoyed this game.”
    • “The absolute chaos of trying to write together but also write better, funnier things is mind-blowingly hilarious.”
    • “Fixytext: absolutely hilarious; the no backspace is so funny and the fact that you can move around your cursor and add to/interfere with other people’s sentences.”
    • “Fixytext is unfunny and poorly executed.”
    • “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
    • “I found the jokes to be stale and lacking originality.”
  • gameplay28 mentions

    The gameplay of the latest Jackbox title has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the fun and challenging elements, while others criticize the new mechanics as poorly thought out and lacking creativity. Many feel that the core gameplay remains largely unchanged, with added features like shirt options failing to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, issues such as unclear rules, confusing mechanics, and pacing problems detract from the enjoyment, leading to a perception of the game as a less engaging iteration of its predecessors.

    • “Fixytext is a new classic with some of the funniest gameplay in all the packs.”
    • “Its soundtrack is killer, among the best for an individual Jackbox game, and I'm impressed with how organically they made the gameplay work.”
    • “I think that the fact that even the imposter doesn't know they're the imposter is a very interesting gameplay mechanic and makes things really fun.”
    • “While it adds some new things (new kinds of shirts, fonts of the texts, etc.) that are fine, it also introduces new mechanics that make it worse than the original.”
    • “The game has a horrendous tutorial which doesn't establish the key outlier mechanic until you're halfway through your first round, and it's just a very confusing game for most people that I've played with.”
    • “In the negatives, we have a game that is pretty limited mechanically, which doesn't make you want to replay it too often.”
  • stability23 mentions

    The stability of the latest Jackbox Party Pack has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs across multiple games, particularly in "Fixytext" and "Dodo Re Mi." While some players noted improvements over time, many still experienced frustrating glitches that affected gameplay, leading to an overall perception of the pack as being unstable and in need of urgent patches. Despite these issues, some users found the games enjoyable when functioning properly, suggesting potential for improvement.

    • “The only Jackbox Party Pack I cannot recommend just due to how buggy some of the games have been.”
    • “Fixytext was a bit buggy; it didn't take one player's inputs for a round and often misattributed words.”
    • “Dodo re mi is really buggy and unfun; Fixytext is also super buggy and pretty much it's just sticky fingers on your keyboard to win.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics in this latest edition are praised for their gorgeous and smooth aesthetic, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful art style as a standout feature. However, some users report performance issues, including lag on certain devices and various graphical bugs, such as disappearing lines in drawings. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, technical issues detract from the experience for some players.

    • “The art style is absolutely gorgeous!”
    • “Presentationally, this was our favorite game of the whole pack, the graphics and aesthetic are beautiful and we repeatedly commented on it.”
    • “The visual aesthetic is very smooth in comparison to the original.”
    • “However, it is somewhat graphics heavy and can lag on some devices.”
    • “Line thickness has been removed, and according to my friends, when drawing on PC there are repeated graphics issues.”
    • “Lots of graphical bugs, like disappearing lines from drawings in Teeko2.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance and fast pacing, while others report significant issues such as slow loading times, unplayable frame rates, and bugs that hinder gameplay. Despite the fun factor, many users feel that the performance does not justify the higher price compared to previous titles.

    • “It has a fast pace and runs smoothly.”
    • “I've heard some issues with performance have presented for others, but I've had no such problems myself.”
    • “The games themselves are fairly fun, but again the performance does not match the value.”
    • “Fun but not $35 fun, and it has awful performance.”
    • “Performance issues: the main screen loads very slowly. While running and streaming, the game has an unplayable frame rate.”
    • “There have been bugs in every game that interfere with performance, despite the game being double the price of its predecessors.”
  • replayability5 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many users highlighting its accessibility and variety of instrument options. However, some express disappointment with certain entries in the series, suggesting that not all games maintain the same level of replay value. Despite this, titles like "Dodo re mi" are noted for their fun and engaging gameplay, even if they present a challenge for less experienced players.

    • “This game has some of the most accessible and replayable gameplay to date when compared to the entire series.”
    • “Dodo Re Mi is really fun and has a lot of replayability, but is relatively challenging for someone without much skill at rhythm games.”
    • “This game has some of the most accessible and replayable mechanics to date when compared to the entire series.”
    • “Many different instrument options, and a whole lot of replayability.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story is noted as being distinct and unfinished, particularly in relation to the binjpipe narrative, which some users feel is unjustly criticized despite its potential as one of the franchise's best offerings.

    • “The story with Binjpipe was never finished.”
    • “This is a totally different story.”
    • “Can't believe people are criticizing possibly one of the best packs of the franchise.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy for this game has been criticized as feeling like a cheap cash grab, undermining the significance of its milestone release and the legacy of the series.

    • “This is the 10th one; it should have been a big milestone, a celebration of all the awesome games they've made, a monument of this cool series that no one else has really been able to replicate. Instead, it feels like a cheap cash grab they threw out for the sake of it.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with T-ko being the only redeeming feature in an otherwise monotonous experience.

    • “T-ko is the only good part of the pack, with the rest being tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just felt like a chore rather than fun.”
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