The Jackbox Party Pack 5

 Switch
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. FNintendo
    Dec 24, 2018
    70
    The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is a fun and memorable game that will get the players to contribute and to create hours of memorable moments. While the minigames involved often leave the feeling that something is missing, the game's nature and the way it is structured make it difficult not to enjoy it for its social side.
  2. Switch Player
    Nov 13, 2018
    70
    As with the previous releases, The Jackbox Party Pack 5 contains a few strong mini-games, and a few weak ones. But with the game almost actively encouraging crude creativity, there's so much pure joy to be found here. Gather your friends, break out the booze, and let the good times roll!
  3. CGMagazine
    Oct 29, 2018
    60
    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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  1. Eurogamer
    Oct 31, 2018
    Patchy, chaotic but ultimately hilarious mini-game collection that proves Jackbox is still king of the party genre. [Eurogamer Recommended]

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. ReyalsfoSwodahs
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
    With seemingly all Jackbox Party Packs, there are some games that hit it out of the park and others that hit the dirt before reaching theWith seemingly all Jackbox Party Packs, there are some games that hit it out of the park and others that hit the dirt before reaching the plate. In this case, the same analogy applies.… Full Review »
  2. Nepza
    Mar 23, 2022
    8
    The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is probably the most popular party pack in general, but what are my opinions?

    YDKJ FS: They took a more "Jackbox    The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is probably the most popular party pack in general, but what are my opinions?

    YDKJ FS: They took a more "Jackbox Games" style to this version of YDKJ, and things like the scoring system are pretty good bonuses. But I'm not exactly sure why they changed the Jack Attack. Also, I liked how the screws worked a lot better in 2011/2015. I do like the lore of Cookie being kidnapped, and the Binjpipe rep is hilarious. 7/10.

    Split The Room: Split the Room is a game where you get a pre-made prompt and have to fill in the blank with something. At the end of your dilemma, there will be a yes or no question. Your goal is to use your answer to divide the room between the two answers, getting more points the more divided the response wins. Great host, fun game, and funnier gameplay. 9/10.

    Mad Verse City: You rap battle your friends as robots, people vote on who wins that match, winner gets a lot of cash. Do that for three rounds until there's a winner. Every time I play this game, I end up liking it less. You don't write all your verses for one, you pick a word for the first and third line at random without knowing what the prompt is, I'd much rather write my own bars all the time. Also, this game is a BIG popularity contest, so good luck if you're going against a big streamer. 5.5/10.

    Zeeple Dome: They tried doing something new, and they bombed. There isn't even a goal for the game, you just destroy monsters... it's stupid, lazy, and I wonder why anybody would unironically enjoy this game. 2/10.

    Patently Stupid: One of the best drawing games. You get a problem, and draw an invention to solve that problem with a title and tagline. Then people can fund projects, and if you get enough funding you pass, and get some extra money, while all the other people who invested in that get money too. If you don't reach that goal, you get the money of everybody who funded your project, and that's all. Very fun game, very funny as well. 9.5/10.

    My overall rating for this pack is an 8/10.    … Full Review »
  3. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    A must buy pack for You Don't Know Jack: Full Stream.

    You Don't Know Jack: Full Stream: Still an amazing trivia game, finally modernized    A must buy pack for You Don't Know Jack: Full Stream.

    You Don't Know Jack: Full Stream: Still an amazing trivia game, finally modernized for this format.
    Split The Room: Not my thing.
    Patently Stupid: Decent drawing game.
    Mad Verse City: Fun game. Hope this gets a sequel.
    Zeeple Dome: NO.    … Full Review »
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