Newsletter
  • Guides
  • Previews
    • Indie Games
    • PS4
    • PC
    • Xbox One
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo 3DS
    • PS Vita
    • PS3
    • Xbox 360
    • Wii U
  • Site Info
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Staff Directory
    • Join Our Team
    • Privacy Policy
      • Cookies Policy
    • RSS Feeds
    • Social Media
      • Youtube
      • Facebook
      • Twitter
      • Twitch
      • Instagram
      • Tumblr
      • Linkedin
      • Pinterest
      • Discord
  • Discord
  • Store
  • Logitech G
  • green man gaming
  • Affiliates
    • GAMIVO.com
    • Logitech
    • Astro Gaming
    • Nord VPN
    • Best Buy
    • Namecheap Hosting
    • Blue Mic
    • Ultimate Ears
    • Jaybird
Monday, May 19, 2025
BG
  • News
    • All
    • Esports
    • Interviews

    Bungie Premieres Gameplay For Marathon

    Bitcoin Browser Mini Games To Play Online

    Screenshot

    Rival Stars Horse Racing: Is The VR Edition Worth It?

    Evolution of iGaming: What’s Changing for Players in 2025?

    Top Played Sport Games in Canada

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Releases 2025

    esports new frontier

    The New Frontier: Exploring the Thrills of Esports Betting and its Impact on Traditional Sports Betting

    XDEFIANT REVEALS INFO FOR SEASON 1

    KENA: BRIDGE OF SPIRITS IS COMING TO XBOX

    Trending Tags

    • Top Stories
    • PlayStation
    • Xbox
    • Nintendo
    • Retro Games
    • Mobile Games
    • Indie Games
    • Square Enix
    • Sony
    • Microsoft
    • PAX
    • EGX
    • Gamescom
    • Rockstar Games
    • Electronic Arts
    • Activision Blizzard
    • E3 Expo
  • Reviews
    • All
    • Flash Game Reviews
    • Google Stadia
    • Indie Game Reviews
    • Mobile Game Reviews
    • Nintendo 3DS Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch Reviews
    • PC Reviews
    • PS Vita Reviews
    • PS3 Reviews
    • PS4 Reviews
    • PS5 Reviews
    • Retro Game Reviews
    • Reviews RoundUP
    • Xbox 360 Reviews
    • Xbox One Reviews

    Wild Assault Early Access Review

    Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land PC Steam Deck Review

    ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist PC Review

    Ninja Gaiden 2 Black PS5 Review

    Atomic Heart

    Atomic Heart Enchantment Under the Sea DLC Review

    Tomb Raider I-III Remastered PC Review

    ATOMIC HEART: TRAPPED IN LIMBO Review

    Granblue Fantasy: Relink PS5 Review

    Crymachina

    CryMachina PS5 Review

    Trending Tags

    • Resident Evil
    • Call of Duty
    • Final Fantasy
    • Destiny
    • Borderlands
    • Halo
    • The Elder Scrolls
    • Fortnite
    • PUBG
    • Bioshock
    • The Witcher
  • Opinion
    • All
    • Second Opinion
    From Gamers to Punters: How UX Turns a Bet into an Experience

    From Gamers to Punters: How UX Turns a Bet into an Experience

    Why Gamers Are Flocking To Online Casino Apps

    casino games you can play on your mobile phone

    Most Casino Games You Can Play on Your Mobile Phone

    Sport Betting and sports bets or online sporting events gambling as football betting and draft picks or basketball game bet and Hockey betting with 3D illustration elements.

    Overlooked Strategies That Can Improve Your Betting

    Bitcoin Browser Mini Games To Play Online

    Screenshot

    Rival Stars Horse Racing: Is The VR Edition Worth It?

    Evolution of iGaming: What’s Changing for Players in 2025?

    Online Games That We Always Keep on Playing

    Online Games When You Have Only 15 Minutes

    Trending Tags

    • Is It A Classic?
    • Remember When
    • Do We Even Care Anymore?
    • Humpday Haikus
    • Top Series
    • Thirsty Thursday
    • Aging Gamer
    • On The Way To E3
  • Podcasts
    • All
    • The BagoCast
    • TSR BagoCast

    Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – The Future of Game Journalism

    Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – Social Media & Esports

    Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – Politics in Video Games Games

    Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – Content Creators vs Game Journalist 2

    Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – Titan Fall and Apex: Legends Hacked

    Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – Content Creators vs Game Journalist

    BagoCast EP: 12 – Code Vein and the DLC

    Debate/Discussion: Bad Video Games That We Love

    Discussion/Debate: Is Bioware Gone?

    Trending Tags

    • Film Fallout
    • 8Bit Proof
    • Gaming Historia
    • Bago Anime Cast
    • Gamers In Beta
    • Gamers Unscripted
  • Videos

    Controller Guide For Wild Assault

    Trevor Bogan Interview

    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden’s Gets Gameplay Trailer

    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Gets New Story Trailer

    Stephen Oyoung Interview

    Jacqueline Pinol Interview

    So, You Wanna Play Junker Queen?

    Matchpoint Tennis Championships Live Review

    Void Slayer – Review

  • Geek Culture
    • All
    • Anime and Manga
    • Anime/Manga Review
    • Collectibles
    • Comic Books
    • Cosplay
    • Movies
    • Tech
    • TV Shows

    Tickets Are Now on Sale for OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom

    Crunchyroll Announces Blu-ray Titles Coming in January 2025

    MY BOYFRIEND IS A DOG Manga gets English release

    Jae Woo Kim Interview

    Crunchyroll Anime Award 2024 Winners Announced

    GAYMING AWARDS 2024 NOMINEES & HOSTS ANNOUNCED

    The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes

    Anime Review: The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes

    Crunchyroll Acquires Anime Film The Concierge in North America, Reveals Trailer

    Crunchyroll Announces New Titles Coming Next Year at NYCC

    Trending Tags

    • Movie Reviews
    • Movie News
    • TV News
    • TV Episode Review
    • Episode Guide
    • Competitive Gaming
    • Tech News
    • Tech Review
    • Anime and Manga News
    • Anime and Manga Review
    • Comic Book News
    • Comic Book Review
  • Forum
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • All
    • Esports
    • Interviews

    Bungie Premieres Gameplay For Marathon

    Bitcoin Browser Mini Games To Play Online

    Screenshot

    Rival Stars Horse Racing: Is The VR Edition Worth It?

    Evolution of iGaming: What’s Changing for Players in 2025?

    Top Played Sport Games in Canada

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Releases 2025

    esports new frontier

    The New Frontier: Exploring the Thrills of Esports Betting and its Impact on Traditional Sports Betting

    XDEFIANT REVEALS INFO FOR SEASON 1

    KENA: BRIDGE OF SPIRITS IS COMING TO XBOX

    Trending Tags

    • Top Stories
    • PlayStation
    • Xbox
    • Nintendo
    • Retro Games
    • Mobile Games
    • Indie Games
    • Square Enix
    • Sony
    • Microsoft
    • PAX
    • EGX
    • Gamescom
    • Rockstar Games
    • Electronic Arts
    • Activision Blizzard
    • E3 Expo
  • Reviews
    • All
    • Flash Game Reviews
    • Google Stadia
    • Indie Game Reviews
    • Mobile Game Reviews
    • Nintendo 3DS Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch Reviews
    • PC Reviews
    • PS Vita Reviews
    • PS3 Reviews
    • PS4 Reviews
    • PS5 Reviews
    • Retro Game Reviews
    • Reviews RoundUP
    • Xbox 360 Reviews
    • Xbox One Reviews

    Wild Assault Early Access Review

    Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land PC Steam Deck Review

    ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist PC Review

    Ninja Gaiden 2 Black PS5 Review

    Atomic Heart

    Atomic Heart Enchantment Under the Sea DLC Review

    Tomb Raider I-III Remastered PC Review

    ATOMIC HEART: TRAPPED IN LIMBO Review

    Granblue Fantasy: Relink PS5 Review

    Crymachina

    CryMachina PS5 Review

    Trending Tags

    • Resident Evil
    • Call of Duty
    • Final Fantasy
    • Destiny
    • Borderlands
    • Halo
    • The Elder Scrolls
    • Fortnite
    • PUBG
    • Bioshock
    • The Witcher
  • Opinion
    • All
    • Second Opinion
    From Gamers to Punters: How UX Turns a Bet into an Experience

    From Gamers to Punters: How UX Turns a Bet into an Experience

    Why Gamers Are Flocking To Online Casino Apps

    casino games you can play on your mobile phone

    Most Casino Games You Can Play on Your Mobile Phone

    Sport Betting and sports bets or online sporting events gambling as football betting and draft picks or basketball game bet and Hockey betting with 3D illustration elements.

    Overlooked Strategies That Can Improve Your Betting

    Bitcoin Browser Mini Games To Play Online

    Screenshot

    Rival Stars Horse Racing: Is The VR Edition Worth It?

    Evolution of iGaming: What’s Changing for Players in 2025?

    Online Games That We Always Keep on Playing

    Online Games When You Have Only 15 Minutes

    Trending Tags

    • Is It A Classic?
    • Remember When
    • Do We Even Care Anymore?
    • Humpday Haikus
    • Top Series
    • Thirsty Thursday
    • Aging Gamer
    • On The Way To E3
  • Podcasts
    • All
    • The BagoCast
    • TSR BagoCast

    Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – The Future of Game Journalism

    Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – Social Media & Esports

    Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – Politics in Video Games Games

    Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – Content Creators vs Game Journalist 2

    Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – Titan Fall and Apex: Legends Hacked

    Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – Content Creators vs Game Journalist

    BagoCast EP: 12 – Code Vein and the DLC

    Debate/Discussion: Bad Video Games That We Love

    Discussion/Debate: Is Bioware Gone?

    Trending Tags

    • Film Fallout
    • 8Bit Proof
    • Gaming Historia
    • Bago Anime Cast
    • Gamers In Beta
    • Gamers Unscripted
  • Videos

    Controller Guide For Wild Assault

    Trevor Bogan Interview

    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden’s Gets Gameplay Trailer

    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Gets New Story Trailer

    Stephen Oyoung Interview

    Jacqueline Pinol Interview

    So, You Wanna Play Junker Queen?

    Matchpoint Tennis Championships Live Review

    Void Slayer – Review

  • Geek Culture
    • All
    • Anime and Manga
    • Anime/Manga Review
    • Collectibles
    • Comic Books
    • Cosplay
    • Movies
    • Tech
    • TV Shows

    Tickets Are Now on Sale for OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom

    Crunchyroll Announces Blu-ray Titles Coming in January 2025

    MY BOYFRIEND IS A DOG Manga gets English release

    Jae Woo Kim Interview

    Crunchyroll Anime Award 2024 Winners Announced

    GAYMING AWARDS 2024 NOMINEES & HOSTS ANNOUNCED

    The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes

    Anime Review: The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes

    Crunchyroll Acquires Anime Film The Concierge in North America, Reveals Trailer

    Crunchyroll Announces New Titles Coming Next Year at NYCC

    Trending Tags

    • Movie Reviews
    • Movie News
    • TV News
    • TV Episode Review
    • Episode Guide
    • Competitive Gaming
    • Tech News
    • Tech Review
    • Anime and Manga News
    • Anime and Manga Review
    • Comic Book News
    • Comic Book Review
  • Forum
No Result
View All Result
BagoGames
No Result
View All Result

BagoGames > Articles > Game Reviews > PS4 Reviews > The Jackbox Party Pack 4 Review – A Great Night Off with Friends

The Jackbox Party Pack 4 Review – A Great Night Off with Friends

Chris Penwell by Chris Penwell
8 years ago
in Game Reviews, PS4 Reviews
Reading Time: 5 mins read
0
Share on FacebookShare on Bluesky

There is no better way than playing Jackbox Party Pack games at a party. That might sound like I’m trying to sell you this game, but I have spent countless hours with my friends playing these Party Packs. This one does not disappoint either. Many of the games are new with fresh takes on formulas from previous packs. They will bring a lot of laughs to you during many parties to come even if a few games feel a little long in the tooth.

Let’s begin with the game that previous Jackbox players should be familiar with, Fibbage 3. For those who do not know, Fibbage 3 is a trivia game, in which there is one true answer and then other options that are lies from players. This is not your average trivia game though. The prompts that Jackbox asks you to fill in are ridiculous things or factoids that you have to take a guess at, most of the time. Unless you’re a connoisseur of strange news stories, you’ll have to take a wild guess. This is where the strategy lies. Your lie has to be in-between something that is realistic but also nutty. The answers that this game gives you will surprise you. Players get points for every time they trick someone or pick the truth. Fibbage 3 doesn’t really change up the formula, except for a new 70’s-esque style that pops on screen and a set of new prompts, but if something isn’t broken, why try to reiterate it?

Well, they did reiterate Fibbage in this game actually. They added a new twist to the game with Fibbage Enough About You. This brings a truth and lying element to the game. You tell facts and lies about yourself, and it’s a fun twist on the formula.

RelatedStories

Wild Assault Early Access Review

1 week ago

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land PC Steam Deck Review

Next, Brackeetering. This game can be either an incredibly funny romp or a dreadfully dull 20 or so minutes. In Brackeetering, players answer a prompt like “What’s the best candy bar?” Voters then pick their favorite among the answers in a sports-like tournament bracket and predict which answers win to get the most points. However, with further rounds, the prompt can change in the second heat with a Blind Bracket, and then in the last section, the Triple Blind Bracket, the prompt is changed every heat. Hilarity can ensue. For example, the prompt, “Name a video game character” came up.  And then it changed to: “What’s the best role for Tom Hanks to play?” Knack was the winner and Lara Croft was the runner up. However, the game doesn’t always end up in the most entertaining way. The prompts that Jackbox has written can be incredibly dull. You really can’t get many laughs out of “Name a candy bar” and then ask, “What’s the best to ground up and sniff?” Answers can be very similar as well and there isn’t a system to reduce incidents like this. Brackeetering is a hit or miss, but when the prompts are funny, it’s a riot.

(The Jackbox Party Pack 4, Jackbox Games)

The most complex game in the pack is Monster Seeking Monster. In this game, you are trying to pick up dates after messaging each other, but each player has their own mechanic from the hidden monster side of you. The person with the most hearts by the end of the game is the winner and all these mechanics added switch up the formula drastically. Is it a good idea to date the person from how they are acting or messaging you? In a party setting, this game is overly complex, especially if alcohol is involved. It took time for me to wrap my head around the mechanics. I found that this game is far better when you hide your names from each other. It can be funny to have people try to flirt with you, but if you show your names, it gets incredibly awkward. I found this to be the most fun while playing with both friends and those who are watching your stream. You’re actually messaging strangers, but you’re laughing at the responses with your friends as it shows the message log. What if you don’t have that many people to join though? Well, this game adds an interesting mechanic with the robot. If you ignore the robot and he is placed in the last place with the least amount of hearts, everyone loses and the world is destroyed. You have to find a way to keep the robot happy but also keep up with the players. Monster Seeking Monster became more fun to play the more times I played it. With my stream, the people playing along liked this game the most.

My personal favorite from this Jackbox Party Pack is Survive the Internet. It is the perfect game for trolls and insulting your friends, which I take great pleasure in every time I play as I maniacally laugh when I post my answer. Survive the Internet has you making titles or comments to things you find on the internet, such as YouTube videos, social media posts, crowdfunding websites, and pictures. Each player gives a response to a question that Jackbox provides, and then that response is given to another person. Your job is to twist that response and make it sound ridiculous. This is the funniest game in the set, but the last round is usually a downer as the material that Jackbox gives you doesn’t give the player much to work with. The last round is to make a ridiculous caption on a picture but more often than not, these stock photos are really generic. Survive the Internet is the game that had the most laughs from my group of friends, and it was fun to think of something witty to the comments you receive. The best thing about this game is that it will not get old as the players in your group are the ones creating the prompts.

Lastly, is Civic Doodle, a game in which you draw public murals for a town mayor and planning society. In each round, you start with a small outline and then players have to expand on it. There are then 3 sets in each round, in which players vote for which drawing is best, and then that drawing is expanded on in the next set. Players get points for the sets they win, and at the end of the round, you have to name the mural you have all created with points allocated for the one that the majority votes for. In the last round, you have to create a portrait for the town hall and you are directed to which body part on the face to draw.

(The Jackbox Party Pack 4, Jackbox Games)

Jackbox Party Pack 4 can inevitably get ridiculous, whether or not you’re a good artist. The results typically end with hilarity as each mural looks ridiculous. The music of Civic Doodle really adds to the silliness of the game, as well. Drawing games in Jackbox aren’t usually my forte, but this is a very accessible game for those who cannot. This game feels a bit drawn out sometimes, and the drawing gameplay feels long in the tooth by the end of the game. If it was shortened, this would have been excellent.

Jackbox Party Pack 4 is one of the best in the series so far. Bracketeering can miss the mark half of the time with lame prompts, but the other games succeed at providing creative and hilarious banter between your friends. Jackbox has pretty much become the masters of the cell-phone/console format they have created.

A PS4 code was provided by Jackbox Games for this review. 

The Jackbox Party Pack 4

24.99
The Jackbox Party Pack 4
9

Score

9.0/10

Pros

  • Survive the Internet is a hilarious way to get your inner troll out
  • Monster Seeking Monster is difficult at first but can get interesting, especially while streaming.
  • The soundtrack is on point with every game.

Cons

  • Some games take too long to finish
  • Half of Bracketeering prompts can be really lame.
  • Monster Seeking Monster can be awkward to play with friends in the same room.
Tags: Jackbox GamesPlayStationTop Stories
Share1ShareTweetShare


Previous Post

This Week in Games – The Sims and Inferno Squad Solve a LEGO Murder

Next Post

WWE 2K18 Review – The Whole Universe In Your Hands

Subscribe
Connect with
Login
I allow to create an account
When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account.
DisagreeAgree
Notify of
guest
The comment form collects your name, email and content to allow us to keep track of the comments placed on the website. Please read and accept our website Terms and Privacy Policy to post a comment.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser cookies for the next time I comment.

I allow to create an account
When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account.
DisagreeAgree
guest
The comment form collects your name, email and content to allow us to keep track of the comments placed on the website. Please read and accept our website Terms and Privacy Policy to post a comment.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser cookies for the next time I comment.

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

BAGOGAMES WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Get this week's top news, reviews, guides, videos and opinion for your favorite games, movies, TV and tech in your email every Friday.

Don't worry, we don't spam.

NEW ON BAGOGAMES

Game Reviews

Wild Assault Early Access Review

by Michael Mosley
1 week ago
From Gamers to Punters: How UX Turns a Bet into an Experience
Opinion

From Gamers to Punters: How UX Turns a Bet into an Experience

by Trevor Kincaid
2 weeks ago
Guides

Controller Guide For Wild Assault

by Michael Mosley
3 weeks ago

LATEST PODCASTS & VIDEOS

Currently Playing

Void Slayer – Review

Void Slayer – Review

Game Reviews

The IDEAL Spider-Man VR Game

Opinion

BPM: Bullets Per Minute – Shooting to The Beat (Review)

Game Reviews

She Will Punish Them – Warning: Mature Content (Early Access Review)

Game Reviews

Bagocast: Interview with Upper Echelon Gamers – The Future of Game Journalism

Opinion

FOLLOW US

BagoGames

BagoGames.com © 2023 BagoGames LLC. All rights reserved.

Navigate Site

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Staff Directory
  • Join Our Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • RSS Feeds
  • Discord Server
  • BG Store
  • OpenCritic
  • green man gaming
  • Logitech G
  • GAMIVO.com
  • ASTRO Gaming
  • Logitech
  • Namecheap Hosting
  • Nord VPN
  • Best Buy
  • Blue Mic
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Guides

Follow Us

  • Login
  • Sign Up
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Opinion
  • Podcasts
  • Videos
  • Geek Culture
  • Previews
  • Guides
  • Short Videos
  • Forum
  • Site Info
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Join Our Team
    • Staff Directory
    • Privacy Policy
    • Newsletter
    • RSS Feeds

BagoGames.com © 2023 BagoGames LLC. All rights reserved.

wpDiscuz