ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
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  1. DarkStation
    Feb 28, 2019
    90
    When it comes to nostalgia, there’s a fine line between “loving homage” and “trying desperately recapture former glory.” Fortunately, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove is a fantastic and faithful attempt to bring a nearly thirty-year old game into relevancy. It’s more than just a flashy reboot of the original title, adding in new elements as well as those adopted from its sequel, Panic on Funkotron, to make something that feels fresh, new, and stand shoulder to shoulder with the kind of roguelikes available today. A blast from the past that never feels forced or at odds with itself, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove is a delight from start to finish.
  2. Digital Chumps
    Mar 1, 2019
    85
    Overall, HumaNature Studios’ Toe Jam & Earl: Back in the Groove has brought back and breathed life into the old gameplay design of the original game. It feels like a Toe Jam & Earl game, which I can appreciate immensely. While not groundbreaking with visuals, it still brings some real fun to a series that lost its way a long time ago.
  3. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Feb 28, 2019
    85
    This isn’t the most elaborate or intense game in its space, but it’s the happiest to be there.
  5. Wccftech
    Feb 28, 2019
    80
    ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove goes old-school and ignores those experimental sequels to create a spiritual successor that's even more charming than the original Genesis adventure.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Feb 28, 2019
    80
    Full of fun characters and unique presents to unwrap, the classic Sega Genesis game feels as unique as ever in Back in the Groove, and is well worth a trip back for older fans of the series. Newcomers can also look forward to finding out what made ToeJam & Earl so popular.
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  1. Mashable
    Mar 1, 2019
    It's an absolute joy, and one you can share with up to three other friends online or at your side (though I sadly didn't get to try co-op yet). There are plenty of games that do ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove's basic schtick, but the charming world, outlandish characters, and weird-but-cool presents system deliver an amusing and surprisingly sticky twist. Just so long as you can get down with the funk.

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#18 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 36
  3. Negative: 11 out of 36
  1. BillyBillyBoBil
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    ToeJam and Earl Back in the Groove is a brilliant creation only possible from the genius minds of the development team. Every aspect from theToeJam and Earl Back in the Groove is a brilliant creation only possible from the genius minds of the development team. Every aspect from the story, to the gameplay, to the graphics is masterfully crafted to give anyone a one of a kind experience.… Full Review »
  2. nicolasldc
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    As an old fan of the series, T&J BiG feels just as fun as the 90s original. It is expanded, full of personality and prettier.
  3. bombshelboy
    Mar 12, 2019
    7
    I enjoyed this game for sure, but the long load times hurt it's score, the lack of polish hurts it's score, and the limited replay value hurtsI enjoyed this game for sure, but the long load times hurt it's score, the lack of polish hurts it's score, and the limited replay value hurts it's score.

    With that though, it's a good remake of the original. I like the addition of new characters after you beat the game, though I am disappointed in the fact that there's only a few. Unlocks in general are pretty limited.    … Full Review »
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