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The Jackbox Party Pack 4

Oct 20, 2017 9 years ago
Type Base game 2017 Genres IndiePuzzleQuiz/TriviaStrategy Companies Jackbox Games · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

The biggest and fourthiest addition to this storied party game franchise features the blanking fun sequel Fibbage 3 and its new game mode, Fibbage: Enough About You; the web-based frame game Survive the Internet; the spooky date-a-thon Monster Seeking Monster; the deranged debate match Bracketeering; and the one-up art game Civic Doodle. Use your phones or tablets as controllers and play with up to 16 players, plus an audience of up to 10,000!

What it’s like

The Jackbox Party Pack 4 is a vibrant compilation of five distinct social minigames designed to turn any gathering into a chaotic, laughter-filled event. The experience centers on low-barrier entry and high-energy interaction, leveraging smartphones as controllers to facilitate seamless play for up to sixteen participants. Titles like Fibbage 3 blend trivia with bluffing, while Survive the Internet and Bracketeering offer fast-paced, competitive frameworks that thrive on group dynamics. The tone is irreverent and comedic, prioritizing shared hilarity over strategic depth or narrative immersion. Visually, it employs a quirky, animated aesthetic that supports its lighthearted mood. The structure is episodic and modular; each game operates as a self-contained session, allowing groups to switch contexts rapidly. Success is measured not by individual mastery but by the collective social friction and amusement generated among players, making it an essential tool for breaking the ice or energizing a room.

Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerGameplay / MechanicsPacingSocial / RelationshipsAtmosphere / MoodPolish / PerformanceVisuals / ArtWriting / Dialogue

Keep in mind This collection offers virtually no single-player depth or long-term progression; it is entirely dependent on having a group of willing participants. Additionally, the humor is highly subjective and relies heavily on the specific personalities present in the room, which may not align with everyone's taste.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from destructoid.com, nintendolife.com, metacritic.com, gamingtrend.com, nintendo-insider.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
PlayStation 4 Worldwide Full release Oct 17, 20179 years ago
iOS Worldwide Full release Oct 18, 20179 years ago
Linux Worldwide Full release Oct 18, 20179 years ago
Amazon Fire TV Worldwide Full release Oct 19, 20179 years ago
Android Worldwide Full release Oct 19, 20179 years ago
Mac Worldwide Full release Oct 19, 20179 years ago
Nintendo Switch Worldwide Full release Oct 19, 20179 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Oct 19, 20179 years ago
Xbox One Worldwide Full release Oct 20, 20179 years ago

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