The Jackbox Party Pack 8

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 952 reviews
  • humor
  • gameplay
  • music
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The Jackbox Party Pack 8 introduces five more games to Jackbox's catalogue. Let's see if they're worth adding to your family game night.
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Plan your next game night! Jackbox Games is back with 5 hilarious new party games including Drawful Animate, Job Job, The Poll Mine, Weapons Drawn, and the Wheel of Enormous Proportions. No extra controllers needed—players use their phones or tablets to play along! Got a bigger group? Play with up to 10 players and up to 10,000 audience members.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 952 reviews
humor116 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • Job Job is a standout game that brings a lot of laughter and creativity, making it a favorite among players.
  • The graphics and overall presentation are among the best in the Jackbox series, enhancing the gaming experience.
  • Poll Mine and Weapons Drawn offer unique gameplay mechanics that encourage teamwork and strategic thinking.
  • The Wheel of Enormous Proportions relies heavily on RNG, which can frustrate players who prefer skill-based gameplay.
  • Some games, like Drawful Animate, feel repetitive and do not add enough new content compared to previous iterations.
  • Weapons Drawn can be overly complicated and confusing for new players, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
  • humor117 mentions

    The humor in the Jackbox Party Pack is widely praised, particularly for the game "Job Job," which consistently elicits laughter through its creative prompts and chaotic gameplay. Players appreciate the randomness and absurdity of the answers, often leading to hilarious moments, although some find the reliance on word banks can occasionally hinder the fun. Overall, the games are described as entertaining and capable of generating genuine laughter, making them ideal for social gatherings.

    • “Job job is hilarious, encourage your friends to write long detailed answers and this game will have you in tears laughing.”
    • “I sobbed laughing at some of the final answers.”
    • “Job job: this game is proof that broken English is funny.”
    • “This might be one of my favorite 'not funny' Jackbox games of all time, meaning that the purpose of it is not to be funny but something else.”
    • “The humor fell flat for me; I expected more laughs but ended up feeling disappointed.”
    • “I found the jokes to be stale and unoriginal, lacking the wit that I was hoping for.”
  • gameplay29 mentions

    The gameplay of the reviewed games presents a mixed bag, with some titles like "Poll Mine" and "Job Job" introducing interesting mechanics, while others, such as "Weapons Drawn," suffer from confusing rules and visual flaws that detract from the experience. Many players find the trivia-based games less engaging, particularly for those who prefer more strategic or competitive gameplay. Overall, while some games shine with unique elements and visuals, others fall flat due to poor mechanics or lack of fun, making it essential for potential players to watch gameplay before purchasing.

    • “The phone mechanic is interesting.”
    • “Poll Mine, although being a little shallow gameplay-wise, is visually one of the best looking Jackbox games and is always fun to play.”
    • “Weapons Drawn is a heavy time investment, but absolutely warrants the time spent by providing pretty hilarious gameplay.”
    • “Granted, the trivia-based games have never really interested us; they seem more intended for a group who doesn't play a ton of games, but even compared to the other trivia games, its mechanics sometimes seem kind of confusing and arbitrary.”
    • “Weapons Drawn had a lot of potential; however, a person in our group quickly realized a small visual flaw in the images that could be used to basically break the game mechanics completely, no matter how well you disguised the image.”
    • “My playgroup did not enjoy the detective game very much, but a large part of that was how non-intuitive the mechanics were.”
  • music13 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as consistently great, featuring catchy tunes and chill vibes that complement the visuals and gameplay. Even in titles considered weaker, the music remains a standout element, contributing positively to game nights and player enjoyment.

    • “All of my friends like this game, and I think the idea, the visuals, music, everything about this game… it’s just too good.”
    • “Also as usual, the music is pretty great, especially the vocal themes.”
    • “The soundtrack is consistently good.”
    • “But when you get prompts about country songs or ludicrous weapons to bring into a castle, all of that psychology goes down the drain and everyone just gets frustrated answering questions wrong over and over.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics in the latest Jackbox game are widely praised for their unique art style, vibrant visuals, and attention to detail, enhancing the overall experience. While some elements, like the "animation" gimmick, add humor and creativity, opinions vary on the aesthetic quality of specific games within the series, with one title being noted as less visually engaging than its predecessors. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, especially for streamers.

    • “One of the best graphics in the Jackbox series.”
    • “The idea and visuals are great.”
    • “Graphics are wonderful as well as the settings for streamers!”
  • replayability6 mentions

    Overall, users find that while some games like Drawful, Woep, and Poll Mine offer good replayability, others, such as Job Job, stand out as having significant replay value. However, there is a general sentiment that many games in the collection may not have the highest replayability, with some being enjoyable but lacking in long-term engagement.

    • “Drawful, Woep, and Poll Mine are really good and replayable!”
    • “It has quite a bit of replayability as well.”
    • “All games are playable and enjoyable.”
    • “Literally one game (Job Job) has any replay value; the rest are duds.”
    • “Nothing wrong with it, I just don’t think it has the most replayability ever.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while "Drawful Animate" introduces a two-frame animation feature that makes drawing prompts more enjoyable, some games in the pack, like "The Wheel of Enormous Proportions," are criticized for their tedious pacing and reliance on luck, detracting from the competitive aspect of trivia. Overall, the experience of grinding through certain games varies significantly, with some being more engaging than others.

    • “I've never been too into the other Drawful games compared to some of Jackbox's other drawing games (Tee-Ko, Champ'd Up, Bidiots), and I figured this one would be a more tedious version of the other two because of the animation component.”
    • “This pack has 1 great, 2 alright, and 2 really tedious games.”
    • “The Wheel of Enormous Proportions may as well be the most tedious trivia game of all time; it's paced terribly and you win based on luck of the draw, which destroys the stakes of actually winning trivia since, in the end, it doesn't really matter.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and broken, with players reporting significant issues that prevent them from progressing, such as not being able to reach key gameplay elements.

    • “I played once and it was buggy; I didn't even get to the deducing part.”
    • “The game is buggy and broken.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story in Job Job is characterized as fun and quirky, but some players find it overly complex and distracting, detracting from the overall gameplay experience. The storytelling elements can feel voluminous and convoluted, making the game less enjoyable for those who prefer a more straightforward approach.

  • optimization1 mentions

    Users have noted that while "Job Job" is an enjoyable experience, it suffers from poor optimization, being locked at 30fps and experiencing general performance issues.

    • “The job system is so fun, but why is it locked at 30fps? The general performance is lacking.”
    • “The game has great potential, but the optimization issues make it frustrating to play.”
    • “I love the gameplay, but the frequent frame drops and stuttering really ruin the experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players report a strong emotional experience, highlighting a mix of laughter and tears that contributes to an overall enjoyable and engaging gameplay experience.

    • “I laughed, I cried, it was fun.”
    • “The story touched my heart and made me reflect on my own life.”
    • “I felt a deep connection with the characters, their struggles resonated with me.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy is criticized for promoting low-quality games through aggressive advertising, leading to a negative perception among users.

    • “Good advertising of bad games.”
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