YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 6 The Lost Gold
- November 5, 2013
- Jackbox Games, Inc.
Get on Steam"You Don't Know Jack Vol. 6: The Lost Gold" is a trivia video game, known for its humorous and irreverent take on trivia questions. This installment features new trivia questions and maintains the same quick-witted style as its predecessors. Perfect for fans of the series or those looking for a unique trivia experience, this "lost gem" is not one to be missed.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features appealing visuals and a pirate theme that some players find entertaining.
- For those who enjoy quick trivia games, the short format of only 7 questions can be a fun, bite-sized experience.
- Some players appreciate Schmitty's more fatherly and less mean-spirited approach in this installment, making it a comforting game for fans.
- The game is plagued by technical issues, failing to launch on modern systems without a fan-made patch, which many find frustrating.
- With only 300 questions and a limit of 7 questions per game, players feel the content is too limited and repetitive.
- The humor and writing quality are considered weak, with many jokes falling flat and the voice acting being criticized as annoying.
- humor8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The humor in this game receives largely negative feedback, with many users finding it weak, lazy, and unoriginal, leading to a lack of laughter or enjoyment. While a few players appreciated some funny moments and trivia, the overall consensus highlights poor audio quality, unfunny voiceovers, and a frustratingly limited range of content that detracts from the comedic experience.
“Just as funny as always, lots of laughs, and some humdingers that will leave you stumped!”
“It's funny to see who can remember all this older trivia :)”
“The tinny sound and ugly art direction really detract from the experience, but the limit of 7 questions in the game combined with the moronic pirate theme makes it painfully unfunny.”
“The humor falls flat with a moronic pirate theme and a painfully limited number of questions, making it hard to enjoy.”
“With a combination of a tinny sound, ugly art direction, and a painfully unfunny premise, the humor in this game is a major letdown.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in "You Don't Know Jack Volume 6: The Lost Gold" are generally praised for their dazzling art style and fresh visuals, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users find the graphics repetitive and uninspired, particularly due to the lack of variety in segues and the limited number of questions. While the visuals and audio are considered decent, opinions vary on their overall impact on gameplay enjoyment.
“The most recent member of the classic pack, You Don't Know Jack Volume 6: The Lost Gold offers a dazzling art style and fresh graphics.”
“My favorite Jack game graphic and music-wise, but only 300 questions.”
“I do give a recommendation as this is also my personal favorite, You Don't Know Jack, solely for its visuals.”
“The graphics/art, voice acting, and audio are okay, but you can only play 7-question games, which feels lazy because the segues are the exact same for every question, with no variations except for the question number and the audio.”
“Maybe I didn't give this one too much of a chance, but the graphics are boring, the acting is forced, and the pirate theme is stupid.”
“I do like the visuals and the segmented parts, but a short 7 questions including the final round, Jack Attack, was not enough to satisfy.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story attempts to emulate the engaging narrative style of "You Don't Know Jack: The Ride," but ultimately fails to deliver, leaving players feeling underwhelmed by its bizarre and lackluster plot.
“In a bizarre turn of events, a plot is attached to the game.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its appeal, though some users note it has a tinny quality. While it enhances the overall experience, technical issues have been reported that can disrupt gameplay.
“My favorite Jack game in terms of graphics and music, but it only has 300 questions.”
“I got this in a bundle with the other YDKJ classic game set. It played well enough, despite the tinny soundtrack.”
“Got this on a bundle with the other YDKJ classic game set. It played well enough, despite the tinny soundtrack. Then somehow, when I tried to boot it up, it choked immediately.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling it exploits nostalgia rather than offering genuine value, suggesting it capitalizes on abandoned titles for profit.
“This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“I can't believe how many microtransactions are crammed into this game; it ruins the overall enjoyment.”
