The Jackbox Party Pack 5 Reviews

The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Nov 29, 2018

Party Pack 5 is definitely the most fun its been in a while, primarily because of two games.

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Nov 11, 2018

"Let's get this party started."

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8 / 10
Oct 22, 2018

It’s impressive that even after five packs and twenty-five individual party experiences Jackbox Games are still able to deliver the good times. And to be honest, if they continue to keep up the quality I’m more than happy to keep playing for years to come.

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7.6 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2018

Jackbox Party Pack 5 also includes the features we've come to expect, with family-friendly modes for all games except YDKJ, streaming support for an audience of up to 10,000, and plenty of fun. All in all, this is a commendable effort that consistently delivers, even though an experimental action title keeps it from reaching greater heights.

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7.6 / 10.0
Oct 31, 2018

This year's Jackbox Party Pack has some truly clever games that are thoroughly enjoyable with friends.

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2018

With that, it could be time for Jackbox Games to slow down, just a little. I question the need for a new Pack every year, because the more games you throw at players, the more creative concepts go underplayed, because people will just keep going back to something like Drawful. I still think that every Jackbox compilation is a treat, especially now that the studio has perfected the visuals and presentation for their games—but they run the risk of turning their annual treat into a chore.

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2018
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7 / 10
Nov 2, 2018

Bar the frustrating Zeeple Dome and a few bugs, The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is yet another fantastic collection of party games. With each game offering something different -- and Mad Verse City in particular being a highlight -- Jackbox Games has made a game that should keep you and your friends entertained for a while.

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7 / 10
Dec 24, 2018

The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is a game that is based on the players' inputs to deliver a party experience full of fun and enjoyment, with memorable moments all around. Some of the minigames need improvement when it comes to lagging but overall, the experience is mostly fun and an incentive for the players to deliver their most unforgettable contributions to the minigames included.

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7 / 10
Nov 12, 2018

Technically speaking, I loved how the game can be fully controlled remotely by the phones, but this also means that when Jackbox's servers are retired, this game will become completely unplayable. I, however, thought it was done very well and simple enough to bring non-technical people in the fray. Given the nature of the mini-games however, this is not a party game you will want to play with your kids.

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3.4 / 5.0
Oct 23, 2018

Overall this is another mixed bag of quality, for me personally I can only see me and my friends playing Mad Verse City and Patently Stupid the most, there is no real star here but it is an ok pack to wheel out at a party, it is ok value for money and some fun to be had just don’t expect a long lifespan from any of the games.

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Oct 17, 2018

This one heads to the distant future with a slew of games that share an ironic tone, but quality-wise, are a mixed bag.

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6 / 10.0
Oct 29, 2018

While the The JackBox Party Pack 5 is hard to recommend at full price due to mediocrity, if you liked past entries it could be worth buying while on sale.

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Nov 4, 2018

The others in this pack don’t feel as good, or in YDKJ’s case, don’t offer anything new. Still, the overall package is good fun for when you have a few friends over

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A or higher
Oct 25, 2018

The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is an amazing party game for streamers and players at home alike. The games are fresh and fun, and the themes for each game fit perfectly. If you and your friends don't have fun, find new friends.

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Eurogamer
Top Critic
Recommended
Oct 31, 2018

Patchy, chaotic but ultimately hilarious mini-game collection that proves Jackbox is still king of the party genre.

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