YOU DON'T KNOW JACK SPORTS
- November 5, 2013
- Jackbox Games, Inc.
"You Don't Know Jack Sports" is a trivia game that focuses on sports-related questions. It's a fast-paced and humorous game that features various sports categories, including baseball, football, and basketball. Players must answer questions correctly and quickly to earn points and outsmart their opponents. The game includes multiplayer modes, making it a great choice for game nights with friends or family.
Reviews
- The game features a variety of question types and creative writing, making it entertaining and engaging for fans of the series.
- Local multiplayer allows for fun interactions between players, enhancing the overall experience.
- Nostalgic presentation as a TV show with humorous voiceovers and fake commercials adds to the charm of the game.
- The game is heavily US-centric and relies on outdated sports trivia, making it challenging for players unfamiliar with older sports knowledge.
- Technical aspects are lacking, such as low resolution, no modern features, and unrebinding controls, which detracts from the experience.
- Overall, the game feels outdated compared to newer entries in the series, making it less appealing to a broader audience.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a blend of tongue-in-cheek humor and absurdity, appealing to those who appreciate silly sports quizzes. Its comedic approach is well-received, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of lighthearted fun.
“If you enjoy funny and extremely silly sports quizzes, this game might be for you!”
“Nice tongue-in-cheek humor and a good concept.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, complementing the narration and humor effectively, particularly highlighting the engaging "jack attack" tracks.
“The music, narrator, the questions, and, most importantly, the jokes.”
“Really good Jack Attack music.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
“The audio quality of the music is poor, which detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that players appreciate the balance in optimization, noting that the character's performance is effectively dialed back compared to previous experiences in "Ride" and "Headrush," enhancing gameplay dynamics.
“The optimization in this game feels severely lacking, especially when comparing character performance across different modes.”
“It's frustrating to see how poorly the game optimizes resources, leading to frequent slowdowns and crashes.”
“The balance between character abilities and game mechanics is off, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay experience.”