The Jackbox Survey Scramble
- October 23, 2024
- Jackbox Games, Inc
- 2h median play time
Jackbox Games has put out one of its quirkier efforts in a while and it proves to be a fun side step from the usual Party Pack fare.
Get on Steam
Get on Xbox Games Store"The Jackbox Survey Scramble" is a collection of survey-based party games that uses real, one-word answers from people around the world. The game is constantly updated with new questions and responses, and can support up to 10 players and 10,000 audience members. It is available in multiple languages and can be played with a phone or tablet. Players answer humorous and lighthearted questions on various topics.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Steam Deck
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
Linux
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Survey Scramble offers a variety of fun and engaging game modes, with HiLo and Squares being standout favorites among players.
- The game features a constantly updating database of survey answers, ensuring fresh and dynamic gameplay that evolves over time.
- It's accessible for both small and large groups, making it a great choice for parties and casual gatherings.
- Bounce mode is widely criticized for being confusing and unenjoyable, with many players expressing a desire for it to be reworked or removed.
- Some game modes can feel repetitive, and there are calls for more categories and options to enhance replayability.
- While the game is generally well-received, some players feel it lacks the humor and lightheartedness typical of other Jackbox titles.
- humor13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its light-hearted and accessible nature, making it suitable for all ages. While some feel it lacks unexpected comedic moments, others find it refreshingly straightforward and enjoyable without the pressure to be funny. Overall, the game strikes a balance between engaging gameplay and humor, resulting in a fun experience that encourages laughter and interaction among players.
“This game is so funny it hurts.”
“Is a hilarious party game that's perfect for groups of all ages.”
“It's easy to learn and play, and it's a great way to get people laughing and interacting with each other.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a focus on simple yet engaging mechanics that encourage conversation and debate among players, though some users feel that the execution of these ideas can be uneven. While the core mechanics show potential, they may not be entertaining enough on their own, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. The variety of modes, including guessing games and a tic-tac-toe variant, adds some depth, but the effectiveness of these elements varies.
“I think the tone of this game feels less in the forced humor category and leans more into the gameplay.”
“As a standalone Jackbox game, it has some surprising moments and creates great conversations and debates during gameplay.”
“The gameplay is quite simple with the modes being guessing words on a list ranked high and low, no ranking but guessing as many on the list as possible within a time limit, a tic-tac-toe variant where you have to guess specific ranges, and the paddle 'bounce' mode where your word becomes the paddle like Breakout, and depending on how high or low it is determines its position.”
“The gameplay is quite simple, with modes that involve guessing words on a list ranked high and low, no ranking but guessing as many on the list as possible within a time limit, a tic-tac-toe variant where you have to guess specific ranges, and the paddle 'bounce' mode where your word becomes the paddle like Breakout, and depending on how high or low it is, it determines its position.”
“I wouldn't mind if Jackbox started releasing more games that did a lot with a single core mechanic like this, instead of the often uneven yearly party packs.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers high replayability due to its varied gameplay mechanics and the ability to play different modes, though some users noted that the repetition of questions after several rounds can diminish this aspect. Expanding the question categories could enhance the replay value further.
“Insane replayability and easily worth the price.”
“Playing squares with a scrambled order for the rankings also allows for more replayability, and being able to play hilo longer is neat as well.”
“After a few rounds, some questions start to repeat, which takes away a bit from the replay value.”
“Needs more question categories for replayability.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its amazing soundtrack that complements the overall style and enhances the fun across all game modes. Reviewers highlight the excellent design that integrates both visuals and music, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
“The soundtrack is also great; it's very fitting with the overall style.”
“And the design - from the visuals to the music - is just excellent!”
“The music is overall nice, especially in squares.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their polished quality and significant improvement over previous titles, contributing to an unmatched level of immersion. The overall design, including visuals and music, is also regarded as excellent, enhancing the game's standout experience.
“It feels polished; the graphics are a massive jump up, the immersion is unmatched by previous titles, and it deserves to stand alone.”
“And the design - from the visuals to the music - is just excellent!”
Critic Reviews
The Jackbox Survey Scramble Review - Steve, We'd Like To Play
The Jackbox Survey Scramble manages to take an entirely different approach to Jackbox silliness and create minigames where my biggest complaint is that they're too short. There are other minigames with larger complaints, but I just plan not to play them...
80%The Jackbox Survey Scramble (Nintendo Switch)
With its attention focused on surveys, and since the game variations aren’t very versatile, The Jackbox Survey Scramble can come off as repetitive. However, it retains the franchise’s goofy humor. Not only does the game offer its own jokes, it also leaves a lot of room for you and your friends to add your own humor on top of it. It’s a great game for parties or even just chill nights.
80%Checking off the right boxes
Jackbox Games has put out one of its quirkier efforts in a while and it proves to be a fun side step from the usual Party Pack fare.
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