YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 4 The Ride
- November 5, 2013
- Jackbox Games, Inc.
- 75h median play time
Get on Steam"You Don't Know Jack Vol. 4: The Ride" is a humorous trivia game that features fast-paced questions and a variety of question types. Players compete in a game show format, answering questions on topics ranging from pop culture to science and history. The game includes a unique Dis or Dat feature, where players must quickly decide whether two items are similar or different. It's a fun and engaging party game that will keep you on your toes.
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Reviews
- The game features a variety of new question types and mini-games, such as BINGO and Roadkill, which add fun and excitement to the gameplay.
- The humor and writing are top-notch, with hosts that provide entertaining commentary and a nostalgic feel for fans of the series.
- The episodic format allows for themed questions, ensuring that no questions are repeated, which enhances replayability.
- Many of the trivia questions are outdated and heavily focused on 90s pop culture, which may not resonate with younger players or those unfamiliar with American culture.
- The game has some technical issues, including quirks when played on newer systems and a fixed resolution that can be hard to read on high-resolution monitors.
- The requirement for players to share a keyboard for multiplayer can be misleading, as it limits the experience compared to modern online multiplayer options.
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with many users finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly for fans of trivia and Jackbox games. The comedic tone adds to the overall experience, featuring a mix of edgy and nostalgic humor that resonates well with players. Despite some criticism of the difficulty of the questions, the humor remains a standout aspect that enhances the game's appeal.
“The humor is great.”
“It brings a funny tone into something I already enjoy, trivia.”
“It's really hilarious and fun.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a light overarching narrative that unfolds through an episodic format, featuring familiar hosts from previous installments. While some players appreciate the humor and thematic elements, others find the linearity limiting; the game also introduces darker themes and interactive elements that enhance the experience, including multiple endings.
“Great hosts, great theming, and the little overarching story is neat.”
“It's a much darker and grittier game, with moments that will actively try to mess with you (like disabling all vowels on your keyboard when entering your name), and a light plot that has multiple endings to choose from.”
“Long story long: you don't know jack.”
“This game features all the hosts from previous Jack games and has a small story arc (you'll know what it is by the second time you play).”
“It's a much darker and grittier game (literally), with times where it will actively try to mess with you (like disabling all vowels on your keyboard when entering your name), and with a light plot that has multiple endings to choose from.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "You Don't Know Jack Volume 4: The Ride" features a significant shift in mechanics, art style, and themes compared to previous volumes, introducing a unique selection system for question values. Players appreciate the incorporation of twists and intricate elements that enhance the overall experience, while the strong creepy visual style and developing narrative add depth to the gameplay.
“The gameplay itself is quite different, but the creepy visual style comes across strong and there seems to be some form of overarching narrative forming between episodes, which wasn't what I was expecting at all.”
“Compared to the last three main volumes, You Don't Know Jack Volume 4: The Ride marks a noticeable shift in gameplay, art style, and themes.”
“Gameplay is also different, where players can select the amount of money a question is worth.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics in "You Don't Know Jack Volume 4: The Ride" feature 3D animated texts, showcasing a significant evolution in art style and themes compared to the previous three volumes. This shift enhances the overall visual experience of the game.
“The graphics basically consist of 3D animated texts which you can recreate using basic software.”
“Compared to the last three main volumes, You Don't Know Jack Volume 4: The Ride marks a noticeable shift in gameplay, art style, and themes.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game, particularly the two versions of the Jack Attack theme, has been highlighted as notably tense and engaging, standing out as the most impactful among all Jack games.
“Special mention goes to both versions of the Jack Attack music; by far the most tense music out of all Jack games.”
“One small thing I want to point out is the music.”
“Special mention goes to both versions of the Jack Attack music, by far the most tense music out of all Jack games.”
