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YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 6 The Lost Gold

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46%Game Brain Score
humor, music
graphics, gameplay
46% User Score Based on 84 reviews

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YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 6 The Lost Gold is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Jackbox Games, Inc. and was released on November 5, 2013. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

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46%
Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews
humor6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game has a fun pirate theme that adds a unique twist to the trivia experience.
  • Once patched, the game can be enjoyable for quick trivia sessions, making it suitable for casual play.
  • The graphics and sound design received some praise, with a few players enjoying the overall aesthetic.
  • The game is plagued by technical issues, particularly on modern systems like Windows 10 and 11, often failing to launch without a patch.
  • Many players found the humor and writing to be weak and unfunny, with a limited question pool that detracts from the experience.
  • The game is considered the weakest in the YDKJ series, with complaints about its short length and lack of engaging content compared to previous titles.
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "You Don't Know Jack Volume 6: The Lost Gold" are praised for their dazzling art style and fresh visuals, earning a high score of 95/100. However, some users find the graphics to be uninspired and repetitive, with criticisms directed at the forced voice acting and lack of variety in segues. Overall, while the game showcases impressive graphics, opinions on their execution vary significantly.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “The volume actually works and you can change between better performance and better looking graphics!”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game has been widely criticized for being weak, lazy, and unoriginal, failing to elicit any genuine laughter from players. Many reviewers found the comedic elements to be poorly executed, contributing to an overall perception of low quality in both humor and creativity.

    • “It's funny to see who can remember all this older trivia :)”
    • “The humor falls flat with a moronic pirate theme that is painfully unfunny.”
    • “The game features a limit of 7 questions, which makes the humor feel forced and lacking.”
    • “With its tinny sound and ugly art direction, the attempts at humor are overshadowed and ineffective.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects of the game are highly praised, receiving a score of 95/100, with many players considering it one of the best in the series for its graphics and audio. However, some users noted issues with a tinny soundtrack and technical problems when starting the game. Overall, the music is a standout feature, despite some minor drawbacks.

    • “My favorite Jack game in terms of graphics and music, but it only has 300 questions.”
    • “I got this on 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.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story attempts to mirror the engaging narrative style of "You Don't Know Jack: The Ride," but ultimately fails to deliver, leaving players feeling underwhelmed by its execution.

    • “In a bizarre turn of events, a plot is attached to the game.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay received a score of 75/100, with users expressing disappointment over the limited variety, noting that there are only seven question games available.

    • “Gameplay is rated 75/100, but there are only 7 question games. What is going on?”
    • “The gameplay feels limited with only 7 questions available.”
    • “I expected more variety in gameplay, but there are only 7 questions.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the optimization features, noting that the game allows for a balance between performance and visual quality, enabling them to customize their experience based on preference.

    • “The volume actually works, and you can switch between better performance and better-looking graphics!”
    • “The optimization options are fantastic, allowing players to tailor their experience to their hardware capabilities.”
    • “I love how the game lets you adjust settings for a smoother experience without sacrificing too much visual quality.”
    • “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Despite the potential for great visuals, the optimization issues make it hard to enjoy the experience.”
    • “I often find myself adjusting settings just to maintain a stable frame rate, which is frustrating.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling it capitalizes on nostalgia rather than offering genuine value, suggesting it may be exploiting the appeal of abandonware.

    • “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.”
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YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 6 The Lost Gold is a casual strategy game.

YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 6 The Lost Gold is available on PC and Windows.

YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 6 The Lost Gold was released on November 5, 2013.

YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 6 The Lost Gold was developed by Jackbox Games, Inc..

YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 6 The Lost Gold has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 6 The Lost Gold is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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